$1,550 / Month

5518 W Melrose St Unit G

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Chicago, IL 60641

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    800 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Dining Room
  • Family Room
5518 W Melrose St Unit G
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About This Home

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Well-maintained 2-bedroom garden unit located in the heart of Portage Park. This comfortable apartment offers a functional layout with ample living space and natural light throughout. Heat and water are included in the rent. Tenant is responsible for cooking gas and electric. Conveniently located near the 24-hour CTA Belmont bus,providing easy access to public transportation. Enjoy being just minutes from local gyms,grocery stores,restaurants,and neighborhood conveniences. Quiet residential block with easy street parking and quick access to major roads,making commuting simple. Ideal for tenants looking for affordability,space,and a great Portage Park location. MLS# MRD12541199 Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of [see last changed date above]. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Prices displayed on all Sold listings are the Last Known Listing Price and may not be the actual selling price.

5518 W Melrose St is an apartment community located in Cook County and the 60641 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Year Built

Built in 1931 | Remodeled in 2020

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 2 Bedrooms 2 Potential Bedrooms

Home Design

Brick Exterior Construction Property Attached

Interior Spaces

Living Room Dining Room Family Room 800 Sq Ft Home 2-Story Property

Laundry

Laundry Room

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 4/1/20 Rent includes water

Lot Details

Lot Dimensions are 25x125

Utilities

Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Overview

2 Units

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Contact

  • Listed by Jose Ayala | Luna Realty Group
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    Midwest Real Estate Data LLC
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Neighborhood

The Cragin neighborhood of Chicago, also known as Belmont-Cragin, sits halfway between Diversey and Fullerton Avenue, just over nine miles northwest of Downtown Chicago. Sitting eight miles northwest of the Loop, Cragin, once a hub of Chicago industry, now combines a suburban pace of life with urban conveniences. Locally owned restaurants, bars, and coffee shops are scattered around the neighborhood’s walkable layout. Contemporary apartment developments have popped up as more residents flock to areas outside Chicago. You’ll find mid-rise apartments in modern styles and long-standing rentals as well. Access to Interstate 90 and Chicago’s Blue Line makes it easy to commute into and out of the city.

Learn more about living in Cragin 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Drive: 11 min 5.0 mi
Drive: 13 min 5.6 mi
Drive: 13 min 6.0 mi
5518 W Melrose St Unit G is within 7 minutes or 3.1 miles from Wilbur Wright College. It is also near Dominican University, Priory and Concordia University-Chicago.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Chicago include Belmont Station (Blue Line), located 2.8 miles from 5518 W Melrose St Unit G. 5518 W Melrose St Unit G is near Chicago O'Hare International, located 10.4 miles or 18 minutes away, and Chicago Midway International, located 11.8 miles or 21 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Chicago O'Hare International
Drive: 18 min 10.4 mi
Chicago Midway International
Drive: 21 min 11.8 mi
Very Walkable
89
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
58
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
60
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 5518 W Melrose St Unit G.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
5518 W Melrose St Unit G has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Portage Park
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Kilbourn Park
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Riis Park
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
LaFollette Park
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Wonder Works Children's Museum
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
5518 W Melrose St Unit G has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Portage Park, Kilbourn Park, and Riis Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
5518 W Melrose St Unit G has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Community First Medical Center which is 0.6 mile away and a 11 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 26 min 18.0 mi
5518 W Melrose St Unit G is 18.0 miles and a 26 minute drive from US Military Reservation Elk Grove.

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