$249,000

bed

bath

661

square ft

1636 W Melrose Street #203

Chicago, Illinois 60657

Closed / MLS #12527380 / Condo / Lakeview

Listing information updated 1/31/2026 at 6:03am

Ready to quit renting? This stylishly updated 1 bed/1 bath delivers all the perks: central AC, in-unit laundry, a cozy gas fireplace, eat-in kitchen, solid storage, and a rooftop deck with jaw-dropping views of the city you love. The layout is fresh, modern, and intentionally designed - perfect for doing whatever your thing is... solo coffee mornings, movie nights for two, or hosting your whole crew. Set in a well-run, pet-friendly building that delivers the privacy you want with the unbeatable access to everything you love in Lakeview + Southport Corridor - the Southport shops and cafes, Whole Foods, Target, parks, fitness studios, and the Brown Line just blocks away. Rentals allowed but currently capped. This isn't just turn-key - it's your cue to turn in those rental keys and start building a home that feels exactly like you. Don't miss this!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stone

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

661

Pet Information:

Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit

Common Area Amenities:

Bike Room/Bike Trails, Sundeck

External Features:

Roof Deck, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

19x13 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

10x8 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

N/A

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Foyer:

8x3 - Main Level

Laundry:

3x2 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$4,887

Tax Year:

2024

Assessments:

$271 / month

Location

Zip Code:

60657

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Burley Elementary School

Middle School:

Burley Elementary School

High School:

Lake View High School

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stone

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

661

Pet Information:

Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit

Common Area Amenities:

Bike Room/Bike Trails, Sundeck

External Features:

Roof Deck, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

19x13 - Main

Dining Room:

combo - Main

Kitchen:

10x8 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

N/A

3rd Bedroom:

N/A

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Foyer:

8x3 - Main Level

Laundry:

3x2 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$4,887

Tax Year:

2024

Assessments:

$271 / month

Zip Code:

60657

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Burley Elementary School

Middle School:

Burley Elementary School

High School:

Lake View High School

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Office Phone: 312.733.7201

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