5216 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL, 60641
About This Home
Multiple offers have been received. Seller request highest and best due by Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5 PM.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!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Good Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13X12
Features
- Attic: Finished
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,408 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13X11
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15X13
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12X9
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 13213260330000
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 3,750 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 30 x 125
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes,Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,769 | $21,228 |
| Home Insurance * | $130 | $1,560 |
| Property Taxes | $504 | $6,048 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $2,533 | $30,396 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-12-01 | Sold | $139,000 |
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