Historic House Listings

Nice landscaping and curb appeal! Circa 1945 in Illinois. $399,900

January 11, 2026

This house has professional landscaping and a lot of nice curb appeal! The house was built in 1945. It is located on .38 acre in Melrose Park, Illinois. The house features wood floors, wood burning fireplace, two kitchens, unique staircase, baseboards and updated bathrooms. There is a detached garage on the property. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 1,700 square feet. $399,900

Contact Patrizia Vicari with Skyward Realty: 847-606-7079

From the Zillow listing:

 

Fabulous curb appeal on this lovely, professionally landscaped, all stone/brick split level home! Freshly painted throughout and move in condition! Sits on a beautiful professionally landscaped and oversized lot. Need to park more than one vehicle? Huge lot with lots ofparking! In-law area with complete living area, kitchen and 1.5 baths and an ensuite primary bedroom. NEW Furnace! Two kitchens, one with eat-in kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counter tops, and SS appliances. Wood burning fireplace. Custom carpentry woodwork on spiral staircase. Hardwood floors throughout and radiant heated floors in lower level. Walk-in-closet with a picture window that could be used as a small office area. Full size pantry for extra storage. Two bedrooms on second level and full bath. Laundry chute from upstairs to lower level – straight to washer and dryer area. 3-car garage. Close to shopping, highways, parks and schools. West Leyden school! Property sold AS IS.

 

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