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547 Melrose AvenueKenilworth, IL 60043

Single Family · 4 Beds · 3 Full Baths · 1 Half Bath · 0.14 Acres
$990,000 Active

547 Melrose Avenue Overview

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After years as a rental, we're excited to offer a freshly updated and modernized home now available for sale! Nestled on a quiet stretch of Melrose in one of Kenilworth's most sought-after neighborhoods, this beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated home offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the North Shore lifestyle at an attractive price point. Blending timeless character with modern functionality, this sun-filled residence lives far larger than its exterior suggests, featuring 3 bedrooms plus a versatile lower-level 4th bedroom, 3.1 bathrooms, and multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces designed for today's lifestyle. Natural light pours through oversized windows, illuminating newly refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings, and inviting interiors throughout. The welcoming living room flows seamlessly into the dining area and updated kitchen, where granite countertops, newer stainless-steel appliances, double ovens, and ample workspace make everyday living and entertaining effortless. The dining room opens directly to a separate family room, anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, built-in shelving, and vaulted ceilings. Off the family room is a private deck ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation, leading to an exceptionally deep, private backyard, creating the perfect setting for outdoor gatherings, play, or quiet evenings at home. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite serves as a private retreat, complete with vaulted ceilings, a beautifully updated ensuite bath featuring a double vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms share an updated hall bath. At the same time, the lower level offers outstanding flexibility with a family room, guest suite or 4th bedroom, full bath, laundry/mudroom, and exterior access-perfect for guests, work-from-home needs, or recreation. Recent improvements include newer Marvin windows throughout, newly refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint throughout, updated lighting, a renovated primary bathroom, a new carpet runner, a newer boiler, a newer roof, a newer garage door, custom closet organizers, and added barn door details. Additional highlights include a welcoming front porch, private deck and patio, in-unit laundry, efficient mechanical systems, and a detached 2-car garage. Just blocks from the Kenilworth Metra station, award-winning schools, parks, and the lakefront, this move-in-ready home presents a rare opportunity to enjoy all that Kenilworth has to offer in one of the North Shore's most desirable and tightly held communities.

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547 Melrose Avenue Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Lot 0.14 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None

School Information

  • School District: 203
  • Elementary School: The Joseph Sears School
  • Middle Or Junior School: The Joseph Sears School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi

Building Information

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1908

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Cook
  • MLS Area Major: Kenilworth
  • Township: New Trier

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: $14,099.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

General Information

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 05282100090000
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Special Listing Conditions: None

Interior

Building Information

  • Approx. Total Finished SqFt.: 0
  • Disability Access: No
  • Total SqFt.: 0

Parking Information

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4

Building Interior

  • Fireplace Location: Family Room

General Information

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Cooling: Small Duct High Velocity
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Unit,Sink
  • Living Area: 0
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)

Exterior

Parking Information

  • Parking Features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • Parking Total: 2

Lot Information

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1435
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50X125
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Waterfront/View

  • Waterfront: No

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Roof: Asphalt, Metal

General Information

  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Room Information

Room: Bedroom 4

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 25X20

Room: Laundry

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 10X7

Room: Utility Room-Lower Level

  • Level: Basement
  • Dimensions: 9X6

Room: Breakfast Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 14X6

Room: Deck

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 12X6

Room: Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 21X13

Room: Family Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 19X15

Room: Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 15X8

Room: Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 18X15

Room: Sun Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 19X8

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

  • Level: N/A

Room: Bedroom 2

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 16X9

Room: Bedroom 3

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 12X9

Room: Master Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 18X15

547 Melrose Avenue Neighborhood

Community

60043 (Kenilworth) Demographics

44
Median Age
3,835
Population Density (per sq. mile)
93%
College Educated
$241,591
Estimated Median Income
689
Estimated Total Home Owners
41
Estimated Total Renters
94% / 6%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

547 Melrose Avenue Monthly Cost

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* All calculations are estimates and provided by Reliance Network, for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary. ** Assumes 6.50% APR, 20% down payment, and conventional 30-year fixed rate first mortgage. Rates cited are for instructional purposes only; current rates are subject to change at any time without notice. You should not make any decisions based simply on the information provided. Additional required amounts such as taxes, insurance, homeowner association dues, assessments, mortgage insurance premiums, flood insurance or other such required payments should also be considered. Contact your mortgage company for current rates and additional information. Any mortgage broker or insurance agent that may appear is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or provided by the MLS.

547 Melrose Avenue Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$3,650,464
Average List Price
$768
Average Price per Square Foot
5
Properties Sold
75
Average Days on Market
17
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

547 Melrose Avenue History

Date Event Value Agent
6/18/2026Source: MRED Status Change
Active
6/12/2026Source: MRED Added to Database
June 12, 2026
6/20/2022Source: MRED Added to Database
January 27, 2022
6/20/2022Source: MRED Added to Database
January 27, 2022
6/20/2022Source: MRED Added to Database
January 27, 2022
6/20/2022Source: MRED Added to Database
January 27, 2022
6/20/2022Source: MRED Added to Database
January 27, 2022