1540 N 21st Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160

Closed

3 beds 1.5 baths 2,064 sqft (other) Built 1947 Residential MLS #MRD12457652 37 days on market

Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 630-230-0500 · MLS #MRD12457652 · Status: Closed

Affordable Melrose Park! This lovely home has been in the same family for decades and is now ready for a new owner to make it their own. First floor highlights include a recently updated eat-in kitchen, large family room ideal for entertaining and separate living room. Upstairs has three nice sized bedrooms and full bath; downstairs you have a full, unfinished basement with laundry and half bath. Enjoy cool autumn evenings on the lovely patio overlooking a private backyard, all leading to large 2+ car garage with additional exterior parking space. Home also includes Generac home generator. Ideal location situated just minutes from the heart of Melrose Park, this property offers easy access to shopping, dining, schools, and public transportation. How can you resist? You can't! Make it yours before it's too late.

Property details

Interior

Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Additional rooms: No additional rooms
Total rooms: 6

Building & exterior

Age: 71-80 Years
Exterior: Brick

Parking

Garage spaces: 2
Total spaces: 3
Parking details: Yes, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions: 125 x 40
Township: Proviso
County: Cook

Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Equipment: Generator

HOA & community

Assessment includes: None

Schools

Elementary: (89)
Junior high: (89)
High school: (209)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes: $6,505 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN): 15031270490000
PIN: 15031270490000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Possession: Closing
Special conditions: None
Listed: 9/4/2025
Sold: 12/10/2025
Sold price: $332,500

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