6155 N Melvina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

$479,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,400  sqft
Built in 1946

Brimming with charm, this well-maintained 3 bed/1.5 bath brick Georgian home is a perfect blend of vintage aesthetics and modern updates. Nestled in the peaceful and close-knit community of Norwood Park East, this abode offers three spacious levels of living with all 3 bedrooms on the 2nd level including large primary bedroom and updated full bathroom, a convenient half bath on main level, and large family room and office nook in the finished basement. As you walk in you're greeted by beautiful crown molding, gorgeous hardwood floors, and a picturesque bay window which sets the tone for the entire home. The dining area features picture windows and enough space for a sizeable dining table. Enjoy cooking in this beautifully updated kitchen featuring a timeless shade of granite countertops, plenty of cabinets for storage, and new gas oven/range. Off the kitchen is a short stairway that leads down to the finished basement which features a family/theatre room, office nook, laundry room, and deep closets for extra storage. Spend warm summer nights out on the deck and host parties in your huge fenced-in yard. The amount of updates the sellers made since 2020 is too long to list but includes: New code compliant sewer cleanout, new gutters with leaf guards and downspouts, new concrete poured between neighbors to the south to steer water away from homes to the street, new electrical panel rewired to code, front and back landscaping, and more! Just beyond the house is your access to nature within the city, featuring paved paths through Caldwell Woods and North Branch of the Chicago River. Just two blocks to tee-time at Edgebrook Golf Course. Close to Edgebrook Metra (Milwaukee District North), Gladstone Park Metra (Union Pacific Northwest). Enjoy dining out at nearby Chicago classics like Superdawg Drive-In, Gale Street Inn, and Barnaby's Pizza. Very quick drive to O'hare Airport. All your favorite grocers are nearby like Trader Joes, Marianos, Fresh Farms, Whole Foods with Costco and Target just up the road in Niles. Come see what this hidden gem in the city has to offer!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters
Rooms:
No additional rooms
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Dining:
Kitchen/Dining Combo
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick, Deck
Style:
Georgian
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
2 Stories, Concrete Perimeter

Location

HOA Amenities:
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
299
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
13051130060000

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers
Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
@properties Christie's International Real Estate, Stephanie Malmquist

About Chicago, IL

Housing

Number of Units
1,208,010
Median Home Value
$320,169
Median Rent
$1,131

55.74% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.90% are vacant.

Commute

Car
44.88%
Public Transportation
19.46%
Walk to Work
4.26%
Work from Home
29.59%
Other
0.70%

The median travel time to work is 27 minutes.

People

Population
2,658,686
Median Age
36.40
Median Household Size
2.54

Education

High School
22.12%
Associate’s Degree
5.76%
Bachelor’s Degree
24.28%
Graduate Degree
17.51%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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