$1,195,000
SOLD MAR 12, 2025

637 W Melrose St Unit 1 Chicago, IL 60657

Lakeview East Neighborhood
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,100 Sq Ft
$250/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$385 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Heated Floors
  • Steam Shower
  • Nettelhorst Elementary School Rated A-
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wine Refrigerator

About This Home

As of March 2025

This oversized duplex down in East Lakeview offers 3,100 sq ft with a beautifully designed, contemporary interior. Built on an extra long lot, this home features 4 bedrooms, 2.1 bathrooms, three outdoor spaces and two fireplaces. The main floor features two distinct living spaces, large dining area, front balcony and large back deck that connects directly to a private roofdeck with pergola. The spacious kitchen boasts custom Wenge cabinetry, top-of-the-line 48in Sub-Zero, 48 in Wolf double oven, Bosch, appliances, quartz countertops, Grohe fixtures and a convenient butler's pantry with a built in desk area, walk in pantry and beverage fridge. The primary features a gorgeous porcelain bathroom with silestone countertops, soaking tub, large walk in shower with steam shower, rain head, body sprays, and heated floors. The property is fully wired for sound, has radiant heat in the lower level, custom built-ins throughout, an extra storage space one garage parking space. This home combines modern luxury with exceptional design, all within one of Chicago's most desirable neighborhoods.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Sheahan

Compass License #475145058 Listed on: 02/04/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Bridget Sheahan

Compass License #475132962

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Grossman

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475106876

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,019

Year Built

  • Built in 2015

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard

HOA Fees

  • $250 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Half Duplex
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Steam Shower
  • Shower Body Spray
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck

Schools

  • Nettelhorst Elementary School
  • Lake View High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, exterior maintenance
  • 3 Units
  • Oor Association
  • Low-Rise Condominium

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Additional Features

  • Community Storage Space
  • Storm Screens

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,019

Year Built

Built in 2015

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$250 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: 1/2 Duplex,Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1/2 Duplex,Condo,Low Rise (1-3 Stories)
  • Year Built: 2015
  • Age: 6-10 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • LivingArea: 3100
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Roof Deck, Storms/Screens
  • List Price: 1200000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding,Brick,Limestone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 250
  • Association Amenities: Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Developer Controls
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Self managed
  • Management Contact Name: OOR
  • Management Phone: 555-555-5555
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance

Schools

  • Elementary School: Nettelhorst Elementary School
  • High School: Lake View High School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16019.39
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2025
Closed on
Mar 6, 2025
Sold by
Bice Robert
Bought by
Amy Pappas Trust and Pappas
Seller's Agent
Tim Sheahan
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Brian Grossman
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.42%
Total Days on Market
0
Views
18

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.16%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2015
Closed on
Apr 16, 2015
Sold by
Magnum Homes Llc
Bought by
Bice Robert
Seller's Agent
Tim Sheahan
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Tiffany Moret
Compass
List Price
$1,149,000
Sold Price
$1,120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-2.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.66%
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,195,000 Proper Title
Warranty Deed $1,120,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $546,970 New Conventional
Previous Owner $620,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/12/2025 03/12/25 Sold $1,195,000 -0.4% $385 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 For Sale $1,200,000 +7.1% $387 / Sq Ft
04/16/2015 04/16/15 Sold $1,120,000 -2.5% $361 / Sq Ft
02/22/2015 02/22/15 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2015 01/27/15 For Sale $1,149,000 -- $371 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $17,548 $108,959 $29,848 $79,111
2023 $17,548 $79,241 $24,071 $55,170
2022 $17,548 $88,736 $24,071 $64,665
2021 $18,233 $93,999 $24,071 $69,928
2020 $24,721 $114,073 $10,591 $103,482
2019 $26,537 $132,084 $10,591 $121,493
2018 $26,091 $132,084 $10,591 $121,493
2017 $28,461 $132,211 $9,307 $122,904
2016 $26,480 $132,211 $9,307 $122,904
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12283148

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 14-21-313-073-1001