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538 Melrose Ave
Kenilworth, IL 60043
Brier Street
4 Beds
4 Baths
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
4 Beds
4 Baths
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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 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!
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
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HOA
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Price/Sqft
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Listed
18 days ago
Home Details for 538 Melrose Ave
Active Status |
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MLS Status: Contingent |
Interior Features |
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Interior Details Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Office, Family Room, Bonus Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Kitchen |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range HoodDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Laundry Closet,SinkMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural Gas,Forced Air,Sep Heating Systems - 2+,ZonedHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Electric, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Skylight(s)Flooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood |
Security Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) |
Exterior Features |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Patio |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Days on Market |
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Days on Market: 18 |
Property Information |
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Year Built Year Built: 1914Year Renovated: 2024 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence |
Building Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 05282170060000 |
Price & Status |
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Price List Price: $1,225,000 |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
Location |
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Direction & Address City: Kenilworth |
School Information Elementary School: The Joseph Sears SchoolElementary School District: 38Jr High / Middle School: The Joseph Sears SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 38High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/WiHigh School District: 203 |
Agent Information |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 12024846 |
HOA |
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HOA Fee Includes: None |
Lot Information |
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Lot Area: 6250 sqft |
Listing Info |
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Special Conditions: None |
Offer |
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Contingencies: Attorney/Inspection |
Compensation |
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Buyer Agency Commission: 2.25% ON 1ST M, 1.75% ON BALANCE - $495Buyer Agency Commission Type: See Remarks: |
Notes The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed |
Business |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
Miscellaneous |
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BasementMls Number: 12024846Zillow Contingency Status: Under ContractAttic: Finished |
Additional Information |
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Mlg Can ViewMlg Can Use: IDX |
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Marie Hirschle, (773) 592-3107
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12024846
Price History for 538 Melrose Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 04/16/2024 | $1,225,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12024846 |
| 04/10/2024 | $1,225,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12024846 |
| 10/30/2023 | $475,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11865960 |
| 09/26/2023 | $500,000 | Pending | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11865960 |
| 09/11/2023 | $500,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11865960 |
| 08/21/2023 | $500,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11865960 |
| 01/27/2023 | $550,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11701854 |
| 01/16/2023 | $592,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11701854 |
| 07/12/2021 | $545,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11141125 |
| 06/30/2021 | $575,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11141125 |
| 02/18/2021 | $545,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10998627 |
| 04/13/2018 | $357,100 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09632948 |
| 03/07/2018 | $499,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 06/20/2017 | $499,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 05/20/2017 | $575,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
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Property Taxes and Assessment
| Year | 2021 |
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| Tax | $16,969 |
| Assessment | $574,720 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 538 Melrose Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.07 | Single-Family Home | $799,000 | 07/14/23 | 5 | 3 | 3,948 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $1,600,000 | 06/15/23 | 4 | 3 | - | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $895,000 | 04/02/24 | 4 | 3 | - | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $1,299,000 | 06/23/23 | 4 | 3 | 2,300 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $975,000 | 11/17/23 | 5 | 4 | 3,200 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $1,095,000 | 06/30/23 | 4 | 4 | - | |
0.38 | Single-Family Home | $1,149,000 | 08/14/23 | 4 | 4 | 2,580 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $650,000 | 07/14/23 | 3 | 2 | - | |
0.36 | Single-Family Home | $1,500,000 | 08/03/23 | 4 | 4 | - |
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The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.
538 Melrose Ave, Kenilworth, IL 60043 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom single-family home built in 1914. 538 Melrose Ave is located in Brier Street, Kenilworth. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Apr 10, 2024. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12024846.