Under Contract

538 Melrose Avenue

Kenilworth IL, 60043

$1,225,000


Under Contract

3 Beds

3.5 Baths

Residential

Built in 1914

Courtesy of Baird & Warner

Fabulous 4 bedroom/3.5 bathroom single family home in highly sought after Kenilworth location. Spectacular curb appeal with the custom inlaid brick pathway and Hardie Board siding. The expansive foyer welcomes you to this amazing home with exceptional finishes and features! Beautiful hardwood floors and wonderful natural light throughout. Inviting formal Living Room with electric fireplace flows seamlessly into the spacious separate Dining Room perfect for entertaining larger groups. Top notch Chefs Kitchen with custom cabinetry, Stainless Steel Thermador appliances includes oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave drawer appointed with quartz countertops, garbage disposal and pantry with extra-large cascade breakfast bar island which opens to the eat-in table space and heart of the home family room overlooking the brick patio and backyard. Rounding out the main level, the perfectly placed power room and the open office area ideal for your work-from-home needs or for use as a quiet place to read. The second level offers 2 sizable bedrooms sharing the large hall bathroom with a double marble vanity, Kohler fixtures and shower/tub plus the primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom with double vanity, separate shower, separate garden tub and Hansgrohe fixtures. And there's more! The huge third floor is the perfect place for a kids play room, gaming space or second office. The generously sized lower level offers a recreation room with exercise area and a 4th bedroom with shared bathroom ideal for guests, in-laws or au-pair/nanny. Beautifully landscaped yard with brick paver patio perfect for your outdoor gathering and gardening needs and wants. Large detached 2 car garage with plenty of storage. New gut-rehab includes all new electrical with 200 amp panel, dual zone HVAC, tankless hot water heater system, all new windows, new skylights, new copper plumbing and new roof. Full basement excavation with add'l 8" concrete wall addition and water barrier installation plus sump pump with battery backup. Garage is EV is ready. Convenient and close location to award-winning Joseph Sears grade school and New Trier High School in addition to the Metra for your city commute needs within a short distance to Kenilworth beach. Come make this outstanding home yours now!

12024846

MLS ID

April 10, 2024

Listed

April 16, 2024

Updated

Map

538 Melrose Avenue
Kenilworth IL, 60043

Interior Features

Bedrooms

3


Total Bathrooms

3.5


Interior Features

Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Pantry


Appliances

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood


Laundry Description

Laundry Closet, Sink


Fireplace

Yes


Fireplace Description

Electric


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Central Air


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2, Zoned

Exterior/Building Features

Exterior Features

Patio


Roof

Asphalt


Sewer

Public Sewer

School Information

School District

38


High School

New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi


Elementary School

The Joseph Sears School

Other Property Details

Area Name

Kenilworth


Taxes

$16,541


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

7


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

2


Parking Total

2


View

No


County

Cook


Municipality

New Trier


Water Source

Lake Michigan


Pool

No


Buyer Agency Compensation

2.25% ON 1ST M, 1.75% ON BALANCE - $495

Listing History

Date

Event

Price

4/16/2024

Under Contract

Courtesy of Baird & Warner, Marie Hirschle,
Listing Contact: 773-592-3107 

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