Very RARE to find a home in Melrose Park on a 1/2 acre lot.........until NOW ! This recently exterior remodeled farmhouse will host many memories for your family to build. The home's spacious layout incorporates 2075 square feet , but in an unincorporated low property tax part of Leyden Township. With new vinyl siding, soffits, fascia , roof, and gutters there is no maintenance to be done here . You can focus your maintenance on this jumbo sized lot nestled in the middle of Rowlett Ave. The giant kitchen can host all your gatherings and the adjacent living room provides able space for lounging in comfort. Two full updated bathrooms on each level accommodates the three nice sized bedrooms with lots of character in this beautifully built home. A clean unfinished basement gives you the opportunity to add living space, as your family grows. A detached 2 car garage will protect your vehicles and also provide the storage for your belongings. This quiet neighborhood has the makings of your forever home. And the proximity to Chicago, expressways , and all the wonderful amenities close by serve as a fantastic place to call the sought after area of Melrose Park ~HOME~ Don't hesitate on this one.... You can't find these too often. Property is being sold as-is. Please note that the washer and dryer can and will be relocated , if you so choose to by the seller. No major issues with the home, most recent buyer got cold feet. Call me for your private showing before its not available
Closed
$390,000
824 Rowlett Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60164
3beds
2,075sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
-- sqft lot
$391,200 Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$2,851 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 17, 2025 at 11:32am
Listing courtesy of:
Robert Gray 708-307-9907,
Real People Realty
Bought with:
Judi Rentas
Need-A-Home Real Estate LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12338286

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Country Kitchen), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X24
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X17
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Partial, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,075 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Dimensions: 60X20X40X19X186X126X148
Details
- Parcel number: 12293230260000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
- Major remodel year: 2025
Details
- Builder model: FARMHOUSE
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Melrose Park
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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