538 Melrose Avenue
538 Melrose Avenue
$1,225,000
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Description
Fabulous 4 bedroom/3.5 bathroom single family home in highly sought after Kenilworth location. Spectacular curb appeal with the custom inlaid brick pathway and Hardie Board siding. The expansive foyer welcomes you to this amazing home with exceptional finishes and features! Beautiful hardwood floors and wonderful natural light throughout. Inviting formal Living Room with electric fireplace flows seamlessly into the spacious separate Dining Room perfect for entertaining larger groups. Top notch Chefs...Fabulous 4 bedroom/3.5 bathroom single family home in highly sought after Kenilworth location. Spectacular curb appeal with the custom inlaid brick pathway and Hardie Board siding. The expansive foyer welcomes you to this amazing home with exceptional finishes and features! Beautiful hardwood floors and wonderful natural light throughout. Inviting formal Living Room with electric fireplace flows seamlessly into the spacious separate Dining Room perfect for entertaining larger groups. Top notch Chefs Kitchen with custom cabinetry, Stainless Steel Thermador appliances includes oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave drawer appointed with quartz countertops, garbage disposal and pantry with extra-large cascade breakfast bar island which opens to the eat-in table space and heart of the home family room overlooking the brick patio and backyard. Rounding out the main level, the perfectly placed power room and the open office area ideal for your work-from-home needs or for use as a quiet place to read. The second level offers 2 sizable bedrooms sharing the large hall bathroom with a double marble vanity, Kohler fixtures and shower/tub plus the primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom with double vanity, separate shower, separate garden tub and Hansgrohe fixtures. And there's more! The huge third floor is the perfect place for a kids play room, gaming space or second office. The generously sized lower level offers a recreation room with exercise area and a 4th bedroom with shared bathroom ideal for guests, in-laws or au-pair/nanny. Beautifully landscaped yard with brick paver patio perfect for your outdoor gathering and gardening needs and wants. Large detached 2 car garage with plenty of storage. New gut-rehab includes all new electrical with 200 amp panel, dual zone HVAC, tankless hot water heater system, all new windows, new skylights, new copper plumbing and new roof. Full basement excavation with add'l 8" concrete wall addition and water barrier installation plus sump pump with battery backup. Garage is EV is ready. Convenient and close location to award-winning Joseph Sears grade school and New Trier High School in addition to the Metra for your city commute needs within a short distance to Kenilworth beach. Come make this outstanding home yours now!
- Listed by Marie Hirschle • Baird & Warner
Property Details for 538 Melrose Avenue
Area
Kenilworth
TownshipNew Trier
OwnershipFee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces2.0
Num of Interior Fireplaces1
Heat/FuelNatural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 04/16/2024 02:35 PM
Property Details for 538 Melrose Avenue
Status | Contingent |
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MLS # | 12024846 |
Days on Market | 7 |
Taxes | $16,541 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Detached Single / 3 Stories |
Year Built | 1914 |
Lot Size | 0.14 AC / 6,250 SF |
County | Cook County |
Location
Building Information for 538 Melrose Avenue
Stories-Year Built1914Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,250 SF
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$8,064 per month
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Property Information for 538 Melrose Avenue
Property History for 538 Melrose Avenue
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 538 Melrose Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$20,000Additions$50,000Total$70,000
Tax Record2022$16,541 ($1,378 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,914 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,914 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,250 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1914CountyCOOKAPN05-28-217-006
Schools near 538 Melrose Avenue
This home is within Kenilworth School District No. 38.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 8 | |||
Public - | 10 to 12 | |||
Private - | K to 8 | |||
Private - | PK to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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The Joseph Sears School PublicPK to 8 | ||
New Trier Township H S Winnetka Public10 to 12 | ||
St. Faith Hope & Charity PrivateK to 8 | ||
North Shore Country Day School PrivatePK to 12 |
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