4852 Melrose Street, Portage Park, Chicago, Illinois 60641


$549,900

For Sale
Status: Active
Sqft: 2,550
Cost/Sqft: $216
Beds: 3
Baths: 4
Year Built: 1911
Property Taxes: $5,205
Days On Market: 17
Lot Size: 0,00

Description

Beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in desirable Portage Park! Features include a redesigned kitchen, new hardwood floors all throughout the 1st and 2nd floors, updated bathrooms, and a spacious primary suite in the finished attic with a private bath and his-and-hers closets. The **fully finished basement** offers additional living space with excellent potential for extended family, an Airbnb, or rental opportunities. Major upgrades include a new roof, fiber cement siding, and updated plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. **Enjoy a brand-new oversized 2.5-car garage with a double overhead door and covered overhang** for added convenience and storage. Truly move-in ready with modern finishes throughout!

Property Specifics

Single Family
—
Cape Cod,Contemporary,Tudor
1911
2026
Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Walk-Up Access, Daylight, Full
850 (850 finished)
Brick, Fiber Cement
Asphalt
CAPE CODE
No
—
Cook
—
0 / Not Applicable
None
Lake Michigan, Public
Public Sewer
Central Air
Natural Gas
No
12782182
13214200200000

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
9 Oct, 2026 Listed for sale $549,900 MRED MLS

Some photos of this home have been virtually staged.


Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 2
Master Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 16X19
Location: Attic
Floor Type: Hardwood
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 10X13
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 10X11
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 9X16
Location: Basement
Floor Type: Ceramic Tile
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 4
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Dining Room Info:
Dimensions: 12X16
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Kitchen Info:
Dimensions: 10X16
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Features: Galley, Custom Cabinetry, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen
Laundry Room Info:
Dimensions: 12X18
Location: Basement
Floor Type: Ceramic Tile
Living Room Info:
Dimensions: 12X19
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Family Room Info:
Dimensions: 14X16
Location: Basement
Floor Type: Ceramic Tile
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Bedroom 5
Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Walk-Up Access, Daylight, Full
First Additional Room Info:
Name: Bedroom 5
Dimensions: 9X16
Location: Basement
Floor Type: Ceramic Tile
Second Additional Room Info:
Name: Bar/Entertainment
Dimensions: 12X13
Location: Basement
Floor Type: Ceramic Tile

Other Specifics

2.5
Brick/Mortar,Concrete Perimeter
Garage Door Opener, Garage, Garage Owned, Detached
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Hardwood
Deck
—
—
3125
Finished,Full
Full
Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
Not in DB
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—
—

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2026 $5,205

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