2156 Ruby St, Melrose Park, IL 60164
OFF MARKET

2156 Ruby St
Melrose Park, IL 60164

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,200 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$304,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,077/mo*
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$304,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,077/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)

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Description

This newly updated rental home boasts new siding and gutters (2020) and new roof (2020) on both the home and 2 car garage, granite countertops, hardwood floors and a huge backyard space perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
Stainless steel kitchen appliances are included in the wide-galley kitchen along with granite countertops and a walk-in pantry. The 1.5 baths are luxuriously marble-tiled. This home features hardwood floors throughout the first floor and a carpeted staircase and bedrooms on the 2nd floor.
French doors in the dining room open up to a walk-out concrete porch with a retractable awning and a fully fenced in backyard that includes a paver stone patio with built in fire pit, a swing set, storage shed, a peach tree, and a 24x24 sq.ft. garden - perfect for those that love being outdoors!
Forced air heating and central air, as well as lots of windows and natural light.
An upright piano is included in this rental as well as a swing set, but both can be removed, if desired.

This corner lot in a quiet neighborhood offers privacy while being in walking distance to Scott elementary school (D83), a public park with playground, walking path, soccer field, tennis courts, boxing facility, and public pool.
It is a 10 min drive from 294, 290, 90 and O'Hare International airport, 5 min drive from Metra North Central (NCS) and Metra Milwaukee District W (MD-W), and a 10 min drive to Metra Union Pacific West (UP-W)

Smoking, small and large pets allowed, but security deposit will be higher to accommodate any needed cleaning/repair fees.
Parking permitted in paved driveway and 2 car garage as well as street parking as permitted by Leyden Township.
Owner is responsible for general yard work, however renter can assume such responsibilities and pay a reduced monthly rent. Renter is responsible for snow removal.
Owner responsible for all major appliances. Renter responsible for disposable maintenance items such as light bulbs, air filters, etc.
Master bedroom (1st floor) shown without baseboards; baseboards will be installed by owner prior to move-in.
Owner responsible for water and garbage fees.
Renter responsible for Electric, Gas, Internet, Phone, and Television.
Interior painting may be permitted pending approval from owner. Exterior painting not permitted. No exterior installations or major landscaping changes unless approved by owner.
Fire pit is not to be used for burning yard waste.
Credit check required.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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Home Details for 2156 Ruby St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Crawl Raised
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1947
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Price History for 2156 Ruby St

DatePriceEventSource
12/06/2012$85,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08037060
11/07/2012$85,000PendingAgent Provided
09/24/2012$85,000PriceChange
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09/09/2012$105,000PriceChange
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07/09/2012$109,000PriceChange
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05/10/2012$119,900PriceChange
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04/09/2012$125,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2023
Tax$6,416
Assessment$210,000
Home facts updated by county records

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2209 Emerson Ave, Melrose Park, IL
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9930 Montana Ave, Franklin Park, IL
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9907 W Fullerton Ave, Melrose Park, IL
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2049 N Hawthorne Ave, Melrose Park, IL
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9934 Herrick Ave, Franklin Park, IL
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2029 Louis St, Melrose Park, IL
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What Locals Say about Melrose Park

At least 320 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 car is needed

  • 63 % Say parking is easy

  • 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

  • 38 % Say there are community events

  • 38 % Say there's wildlife

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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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  • Leslie G.
    "I grew up in Melrose Park for the most part and it’s great I mainly stay because of all my friends though and would like something that offers more places to visit like oak park or forest park"
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2156 Ruby St, Melrose Park, IL 60164 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home built in 1947. This property is not currently available for sale. 2156 Ruby St was last sold on Dec 6, 2012 for $85,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 2156 Ruby St is $304,600.