2038 Ruby St, Melrose Park, IL 60164
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SOLD
FEB 25, 2026

$272,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,450 sqft

2038 Ruby St, Melrose Park, IL 60164

Est. Refi. Payment $2,040/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 25, 2026 for $264,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$273K
Since last month
Increased$900 (+0.3%)
Since last year
Decreased$39K (-12.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$8K (+2.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +64% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$273K
September 2026$274K
August 2026$272K
July 2026$272K
June 2026$270K
May 2026$270K
April 2026$268K
March 2026$266K
February 2026$265K
January 2026$260K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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2016

Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2039 Scott St, Melrose Park, IL
0.20
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$300,000
05/29/26
3
1
1,122
2204 25th Ave, Melrose Park, IL
0.33
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$303,300
04/09/26
3
1
1,277
2049 N Hawthorne Ave, Melrose Park, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$368,000
12/29/25
3
2
1,432
Address Not Disclosed, Melrose Park, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$383,000
07/06/26
5
2
1,088
10113 W Palmer Ave, Melrose Park, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$325,000
01/20/26
3
1
1,196

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
2044 Ruby St, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.01
$309,300
3
1
1,389
Off Market
2032 Ruby St, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.01
$287,600
3
1
1,288
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.01
$280,500
3
1
-
Off Market
2050 Ruby St, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.02
-
-
-
-
Off Market
2052 Ruby St, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.02
$331,000
5
2
1,135
Off Market
2022 Ruby St, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.03
$277,100
3
1
1,247
Off Market
2056 Ruby St, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.03
$306,000
3
1
1,224
Off Market
2056 N Ruby St, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.04
-
-
-
-
Off Market
2033 Emerson Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.04
$320,700
3
1
1,200
Off Market
2027 Emerson Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.04
$260,100
2
1
1,000
Off Market
2039 Emerson Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.04
$243,000
2
1
768
Off Market
9758 McLean Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.04
$436,400
4
3
2,414
Off Market
2021 Emerson Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.04
$281,500
3
1
950
Off Market
2045 Emerson Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.04
$342,800
3
2
1,403
Off Market
2062 Ruby St, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.05
$267,100
3
1
1,412
Off Market
2014 Ruby St, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.05
$313,300
3
2
1,700
Off Market
2023 Ruby St, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.05
$291,800
3
1
1,219
Off Market
2039 Emerson St, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.05
$243,300
2
1
768
Off Market
2015 Emerson Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.05
$241,900
2
1
620
Off Market
2051 Emerson Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60164
0.05
$262,800
2
1
768
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1948
1,450 sqft
$183/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Rear deck
Come see this home! The house boasts 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and a 1 car detached garage with shed! Rear deck. Close to transportation, schools and shopping. Sold AS IS AND SHOWN
2038 Ruby St, Melrose Park, IL 60164 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,450 sqft single-family home built in 1948. It last sold for the $264,900 asking price on Feb 25, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $272,700, with a rent estimate of $2,539/month.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by M. Todd Hague, (847) 858-7830
1st Cornerstone Realty Inc.
Bought with: Omar Orozco, (872) 200-3659, eXp Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12495844

Home Details for 2038 Ruby St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: NoneNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1450 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Deck
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 12332140130000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $264,900Price Per Sqft: $183/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Dec 30 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Melrose Park
School Information
Elementary School District: 83Jr High / Middle School District: 83High School District: 212

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1450 Square Feet

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9100 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 12495844Back On Market Date: Sun Dec 28 2025

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: NoMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 25, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12495844
Sold
$264,900
Dec 31, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12495844
Contingent
$264,900
Dec 30, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12495844
PendingToActive
$264,900
Dec 22, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12495844
Contingent
$264,900
Nov 17, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12495844
PriceChange
$264,900
Price decreased by 2%

Market trends in Melrose Park

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
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10MoM

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What Locals Say about Melrose Park

At least 322 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say kids play outside

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 69 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 64 % Say parking is easy

  • 63 % Say car is needed

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

  • 38 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Randy Olinski
    "I lived in unincorporated Melrose Park for 40 years. No sidewalks and low taxes. Great community for families with kids.Best school system and they really take care of Seniors."
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  • Randy Olinski
    "I lived here for 40 years. Great Senior programs, great schools, great Township support for our residences."
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  • Randy Olinski
    "Public transportation is week in the unincorporated Leyden area. There is a design for this area in the works"
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  • Laura_gomez01
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for about 15 years and I love the area, it is closer to many places. "
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    "The neighborhood is clean everyone that has a dog seems to pick up after them. It’s a safe area to walk a dog at any time"
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  • Neighbors of Emerson Ave
    " Unicorporated Melrose Park, Leyden Township Easy access to public transportation. Short ride to Ohare Airport. 10 mins to the Metra station. New development has started a more to come ex, Luxury Apartments, Shopping centers nearby. Our community has devoted staffing and money into Senior care, there are programs and lots of other support for them. "
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  • Halloween1928
    "Possibly another dog park. There’s already one, but having two or three would be much needed across Melrose Park. "
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  • Laura_gomez01
    "It is a nice neighborhood, I like to live here and closer to downtown and other places.. they are a lot of nice restaurants here and we have Costco and Sam’s club closer "
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  • Halloween1928
    "Adding a second dog park near North Ave would be good for dog owners. There’s already a dog park on 13th and Maine, but a second one would be convenient. "
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  • Lupe V.
    "And good caring! There’s a police watching in every corner to feel safe. It is a friendly place to live in and everything is around the corner."
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  • Teresa G.
    "It’s a good neighborhood, great schools and great community. There’s is public transportation and around and about."
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  • Narda P.
    "Lived here for 8 years. I enjoy the culture and the people. Good amount of stores, schools can get some improvement but overall ok. "
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  • Marisol S.
    "..... I love Melrose Park ,,. But I would like better school and children's programs.   Taxes are too expensive for this area ... schools are a bit bad ..."
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  • Anonymous
    "The parking is horrible. Overall it can be a really good neighborhood however some of the tenants are a bit nasty. Both cleanliness and friendliness can be better."
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  • Ester92109
    "we have carnivals and many people visit and nice and clean parks for the kids also the streets are clean and not much people at night it's kind of quiet "
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  • 2316elopez
    "It’s very friendly and I grew up here all my life has no problems whatsoever. Would recommend families to live here."
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  • Carmen
    "it's a great neighborhood and centrally located to everything in the Chicago area. you can get anywhere within 30 40 minutes"
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  • Frank S.
    "Food festival on Labor Day. Religious events. Sporting activities for adults and children. Community College. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great municipal services, e.g. fire department, police department, water, sewage, garbage collection (twice a week). Good corporate tax base. "
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  • Yfigueroa
    "Neighbors are watching after each other and offer greetings and pleasantries often. When a neighbor will have an even which requires noise or street closings they inform neighbors as a courtesy "
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  • Frank S.
    "Excellent public services. Well maintained parks. Excellent access to hospitals, stores, etc. Strategically located to highways, downtown, and airports. "
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  • Teresa G
    "Good schools , safe for family lots of fun things to do over the summer especially carnivals everything so local so many stores surrounding you. "
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  • Tommy R.
    "Very good bus is exactly on time every morning when I’m commuting to work & the same way coming back "
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  • Daniella H.
    "Every holiday there’s always family activities to do for free or just a small fee which I love ! I’ve raised my child here because i knew it was going to be safe and happy because that’s how I grew up "
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  • Feliciano V. A. A. M.
    "Horrible it’s too long to get there in car and public transportation is longer. They need faster transportation in order to get there at a decent time. If not you have to leave ur home really early in order not to get stuck in traffic."
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  • Martinezb0610
    "the area is almost suburban type like not a lot of noise like Chicago area Also peace and quiet place to live. "
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Frequently asked questions about 2038 Ruby St

  • What is 2038 Ruby St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 2038 Ruby St in Melrose Park, IL is $272,700.
  • What is the price history for 2038 Ruby St?
    2038 Ruby St in Melrose Park, IL last sold for $264,900 in February 2026.
  • Is Melrose Park a buyer's or seller's market?
    Melrose Park is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Melrose Park?
    Residents describe Melrose Park, IL as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in Melrose Park, IL.
  • Does 2038 Ruby St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 2038 Ruby St in Melrose Park, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 2038 Ruby St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 2038 Ruby St in Melrose Park, IL has laundry facilities.

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