$399,900

beds

baths

1,408

square ft

5216 W Melrose Street

Chicago, Illinois 60641

New / MLS #12686844 / Single Family / Portage Park

Listing information updated 6/24/2026 at 12:03pm

Set on a great city street is this brick bungalow. This 3 bedroom and 3 bath home offers you the opportunity to do a full renovation and make this your own dream home. Beautiful wood doors and trim work offer great accents and character. Tons of sunlight fills the home, and the hardwood floors, dining room and living room create a warm inviting feel. The home has a basement that is set up as an in-law suite that can provide flexibility for guests, teens or multi-generational living. The home has a nice yard with a 2-car garage so you will not need to search for a parking spot. The property requires a full renovation that makes this ideal for an investor or rehabber, or a family searching for their perfect home. Call today to schedule a tour!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,408

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

Room Information

Living Room:

15x13 - Main

Dining Room:

13x12 - Main

Kitchen:

13x11 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x9 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Basement

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$6,333

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60641

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Yes,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,408

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

Living Room:

15x13 - Main

Dining Room:

13x12 - Main

Kitchen:

13x11 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x9 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

11x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Basement

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$6,333

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60641

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Listing Office Phone: 847.510.5000

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