$575,000

beds

baths

2,225

square ft

5537 W Melrose Street

Chicago, Illinois 60641

Name: 5537 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60641
Price: 575000 USD
Availability: InStock

New / MLS #12596141 / Single Family / Portage Park

Listing information updated 4/11/2026 at 6:04am

Welcome to 5537 W Melrose, a beautifully renovated English Tudor that offers the perfect move-in-ready sanctuary in the historic Portage Park. Updated in 2019, the interior has been fully modernized, featuring a full chef's kitchen with quartz countertops and a luxurious primary suite with double walk-in closets and an ensuite bathroom. The expansive, fully finished basement is a dream for all kinds of entertaining, providing the ultimate footprint for a movie room, play area, or a cozy spot for game nights. Outside, the rear deck and detached two-car garage make summer BBQs and parking a breeze. You are just minutes from the 36-acre Portage Park, and commuting is simple with quick access to the CTA Blue Line and the Kennedy Expressway. This home perfectly balances classic Chicago character with the high-end finishes and functional space to meet all of your needs. It is a rare opportunity to plant your roots and create lasting memories in one of the Northwest Side's most welcoming communities.

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Open House

1:00pm - 3:00pm Saturday, April 11th, 2026 4/11/26

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Full Features

Architecture Style:

Tudor

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,225

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Pantry

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

17x13 - Main

Dining Room:

12x12 - Main

Kitchen:

13x19 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

23x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

9x8 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x17 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x12 - Main

Bedroom 5:

11x11 - Main Level

Storage:

22x5 - Basement Level

Foyer:

6x7 - Main Level

Walk In Closet:

10x7 - Second Level

Deck:

8x13 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$9,044

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60641

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Marvin Camras Elementary School

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Foreman High School

Architecture Style:

Tudor

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,225

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Pantry

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

17x13 - Main

Dining Room:

12x12 - Main

Kitchen:

13x19 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

23x12 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

9x8 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x17 - Second

4th Bedroom:

11x12 - Main

Bedroom 5:

11x11 - Main Level

Storage:

22x5 - Basement Level

Foyer:

6x7 - Main Level

Walk In Closet:

10x7 - Second Level

Deck:

8x13 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$9,044

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60641

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Marvin Camras Elementary School

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Foreman High School

Listing Office: Baird & Warner

Listing Office Phone: 773.549.1855

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5537 W Melrose Street

Chicago, Illinois 60641