2645 W Melrose

Chicago, IL 60618

Why consider the suburbs when you can have this EXTREMELY RARE chance to own your own riverfront home in Chicago? Welcome to the BELMONT RIVER CLUB! The perfect oasis for nature lovers to escape to a serene lifestyle with it's lush landscaping without having to give up all that city living has to offer. This 2-3 bed with 2.5 baths townhome lives like a single family and has an open concept floor plan that includes a 2-car attached garage (plus guest parking)! The community offers a unique setting with gorgeous landscaped paths along the river for its residents, including a boat dock and a private park to enjoy every aspect of outdoor living. This townhome sits by the river and is perfect for entertaining with it's grandiose 14' soaring ceilings and plenty of outdoor spaces to enjoy those summer BBQs plus a cozy fireplace to gather around in winter - your family & friends will envy you! The flexible floor plan allows the lower level family room to be used as a third bedroom, office, home theater or playroom. Enjoy preparing meals in your large kitchen that is flooded with natural light from the south-facing windows that is equipped with stainless steel appliances (newer French-door fridge), a breakfast bar island and an abundance of counter and cabinet space. Great open-flow floor plan allows for a large dining area that is somewhat separate yet together in this well-designed home. A large 16x6 private balcony is right off the kitchen and is the most ideal for easy grilling and morning coffees. Hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas with new, fresh carpet just installed in both bedrooms and family room. SECOND LEVEL offers 2 bedrooms each w/private ensuite baths, walk-in closets and airy vaulted ceilings. Primary bedroom is massive and it's ensuite bath was recently remodeled for today's standards and includes a glass enclosed walk-in shower. Second bedroom bath has a jacuzzi tub. New window treatments installed throughout in 2021. Efficiently controlled heating and cooling with a Nest thermostat. Side-by-side W/D. Low assessments for all you get and a fraction of the taxes for what you would pay for single family living. Rentals allowed. Well managed association with healthy reserves and no special assessments. Recent capital improvements include: new insulated roof system; refurbished balconies with fresh staining; replacement of front patios; and new asphalt in the whole complex. Exceptional care and maintenance year-round of the lovely park-like landscaped areas. Commuting is easy to the Kennedy expressway and the Belmont Blue line - either into or out of the city or the Belmont bus to the lakefront just a minute away. Close to the trendiest and traditional restaurants, brew pubs and boutiques that Logan Square, Avondale and North Center are famous for - you're in the middle of it all yet in a tucked away natural setting. Book your showing now, this one definitely will go fast.