IL
Cook
Chicago
60657
1516 W Melrose Street
1516 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
active
44
$2,350,000

Home Details for 1516 W Melrose Street

Price
$2,350,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5.0
Square feet
5100
Year built
2005
Lot size acres
0.0717
County
Cook
Total rooms
10
Garage
2.5
Basement
Sump Pump, Finished, Full
Days on site
1
MLS Listing#
12308038
Listing Courtesy: @properties Christie's International Real Estate - 773-472-0200
Property Description

BURLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT! Extra wide 5,100 sq. ft. South-facing brick and limestone home in the heart of the Southport Corridor that blends luxury, style, and functionality. Redesigned in 2020, and enhanced in 2023 & 2024 to seamlessly blend classic elegance with modern sophistication. Step inside to bright interior with 45 windows, walnut hardwood floors (heated on 1st level and lower level),coffered ceilings, paneled walls, designer sconces, and statement chandeliers. Sleek kitchen has an oversized island, Wolf six-burner cooktop and double oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a two-zone wine fridge with a built-in wine rack. FLOS lighting and quartz countertops elevate the space, which flows seamlessly into the sun-drenched family room featuring a new Montigo 54" gas fireplace- one of four fireplaces throughout the home. The lux primary suite has its own outdoor Summer reading terrace, walk-in closets, gas fireplace, and a spa-like bathroom complete with heated floors, a steam shower, a soaking tub, and separate vanities. The other two bedrooms on the second floor are excellent size with organized closets. The third floor offers a bright office space with a south-facing walkout deck, full bath and a fourth bedroom with a private north-facing deck that has a outdoor fire table. The expansive lower level features high ceilings, an enormous recreation room enhanced with an oynx wet bar, a Sub-Zero wine fridge, and wood burning fireplace. Private outdoor spaces include a paver patio for grilling and a garage roof deck with a full pergola, perfect for al fresco dining. All outdoor terraces were recently built out with Ipe wood, planters, lighting and lush greenery. The guest suite in the lower level has a redesigned bath and is perfect for in-laws, a home gym, or a live-in nanny. Just two blocks from everything the walkable Southport Corridor has to offer, including Whole Foods, Target, parks, Paulina Brown line, and top-rated schools.

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Property Features
  • Fire Place
    • Family Room
    • Living Room
    • Master Bedroom
    • Wood Burning
    • Gas Starter
  • Heating Information
    • Natural Gas
    • Forced Air
    • Radiant
  • Basement
    • Sump Pump
    • Finished
    • Full
  • Cooling Information
    • Central Air
    • Zoned
  • House Interior
    • Wet Bar
    • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Features
    • Public
  • Utilities
    • Cable Available
  • Parking
    • Garage Door Opener
School Information
School Information for 1516 W Melrose Street, Chicago, IL 60657
Elementary School
Burley Elementary School
Middle School
Burley Elementary School
High School
Lake View High School
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Last Updated: 2025-03-10 12:15:51
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