1956 W Melrose St, Unit 102

$270,000
Price
1
Bed
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in a beautifully maintained vintage building in the heart of Roscoe Village. This sun-filled unit features refinished hardwood floors (2022) and an inviting layout with plenty of character. The kitchen offers timeless cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and built-ins with glass doors, plus a separate breakfast nook/dining area or a WFH space. Enjoy unbeatable walkability...it's just steps from everything Roscoe Village has to offer: Village...Charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in a beautifully maintained vintage building in the heart of Roscoe Village. This sun-filled unit features refinished hardwood floors (2022) and an inviting layout with plenty of character. The kitchen offers timeless cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and built-ins with glass doors, plus a separate breakfast nook/dining area or a WFH space. Enjoy unbeatable walkability...it's just steps from everything Roscoe Village has to offer: Village Tap, Volo Wine Bar, Pilates + Coffee, Beat Kitchen, Commonwealth, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Jewel, as well as the Paulina Brown Line + Damen and Belmont bus stops for easy commuting! HOA: $297/mo; 2024 Taxes: $3,909.42
  1. Listed by Meg Daday • Keller Williams ONEChicago
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Property Details for 1956 West Melrose Street, Unit 102

Area
CHI - North Center
Township
North Chicago
Ownership
Condo
Num Of Parking Spaces
0.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Pets Allowed
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 12/11/2025 08:40 PM

Property Details for 1956 West Melrose Street, Unit 102

StatusContingent
MLS #12526030
Days on Market9
Taxes$3,909 / year
HOA Fees$297 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeAttached Single / Condo
Year Built1926
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1956 West Melrose Street, Unit 102

Building/Complex1956 W Melrose StFloor1Stories3Residences6Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy DetailsCats OK,Dogs OKYear Built1926

Payment Calculator

$1,957 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,334

Property Taxes

$326

HOA Dues

$297

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Property Information for 1956 West Melrose Street, Unit 102

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Other Public School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Pet Information
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Common Area Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage
  • Num Of Rooms: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 1
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Attached: Condo, Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Total # Units in Building: 6.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick, Block
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 3300
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 1956
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Management Company: Self-Managed
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-12-02T17:29:27
  • Photos Count: 13
  • OpenHouse Count: 2
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 7X8
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X8
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19X12
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 08X04

Property History for 1956 West Melrose Street, Unit 102

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12526030

Dec 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12526030

$270,000
Apr 22, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1489707346

$220,000

+2.7% / yr

Apr 22, 2022

Sold

MRED #11341797

$220,000
Mar 10, 2022

Pending

MRED #11341797

Mar 9, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11341797

Mar 8, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11341797

$220,000
Sep 23, 2021

Cancelled

MRED #11170995

$219,900
Jul 28, 2021

Price Change

MRED #11170995

$224,900
Jul 27, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11170995

$219,900
Sep 18, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #633120117

$200,000
Aug 19, 2018

Cancelled

MRED #09943624

$199,999
May 8, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09943624

$220,000
Oct 28, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #474647905

$200,000

+18.0% / yr

Nov 19, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344162551

$145,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2025

Contingent

MRED #12526030

12/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12526030

$270,000
04/22/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1489707346

$220,000

+2.7% / yr

04/22/2022

Sold

MRED #11341797

$220,000
03/10/2022

Pending

MRED #11341797

03/09/2022

Contingent

MRED #11341797

03/08/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11341797

$220,000
09/23/2021

Cancelled

MRED #11170995

$219,900
07/28/2021

Price Change

MRED #11170995

$224,900
07/27/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11170995

$219,900
09/18/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #633120117

$200,000
08/19/2018

Cancelled

MRED #09943624

$199,999
05/08/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09943624

$220,000
10/28/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #474647905

$200,000

+18.0% / yr

11/19/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344162551

$145,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1956 West Melrose Street, Unit 102

Taxable ValueLand$6,382Additions$13,420Total$19,802
Tax Record2023$3,479 ($290 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size3,150 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1926CountyCOOKAPN14-19-427-046-1002

Schools near 1956 West Melrose Street, Unit 102

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 11 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jahn Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Lake View High School
Public9 to 12

Alcott College Prep
Public9 to 12

Devry Advantage Academy High School
Public11 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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