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455 Melvin Avenue

Racine, WI 53402

3 beds
2 baths
1,692 sqft
6,970 sqft lot
$115 per sqft
1950 build
– on site

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Outstanding opportunity awaits you in this 3 bedroom traditional style home located in one of Racine's most sought after areas. Just a short walk to Lake Michigan Beach and close to the Racine Zoo. As you approach the property, you will be awed by the curb appeal and it doesn't stop there. The living room/dining combination filled with sunshine is perfect for relaxing or enjoying a meal. The kitchen with convenient pantry to keep all your food staples organized is adjacent to the dining room. There's even table space for morning coffee. Relax in the cozy den with hardwood flooring or feel the warmth of the wood burning fireplace as you curl up with a favorite book. All bedrooms are located on the upper level and the lovely backyard can be viewed from the balcony deck. You'll appreciate summer evenings on the delightful screened porch with access to the nicely landscaped backyard. The laundry area is in the partially finished basement. There's also a detached 2 car garage. So many possibilities to make this home your own with just some TLC. Just bring your creative self. The owner has enjoyed this charmer for over 30 years and is now offering it to another family to make their own memories.

Listing courtesy of MRED / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11135848 —

The Building

Year Built:

1950
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Direction Faces:

North
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Block,Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Balcony,Deck,Porch Screened
Window Features:

Blinds,Shutters,Window Treatments
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Ceiling Fan(s),Sump Pump
Total SqFt:

1692
Total SqFt:

1692
Upper SqFt:

1692
Living Area Source:

Other

Interior

Rooms Total:

7
Room Type:

Screened Porch,Den
Interior Features:

Some Carpeting,Some Window Treatmnt,Some Wood Floors,Dining Combo,Drapes/Blinds
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Fireplace Location:

Den/Library
Laundry:

Other
Laundry:

Not Applicable

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1692

Location

Directions:

North Main Street to Melvin, West to property
Location:

2415

The Property

Parcel Number:

01549000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard,Sidewalks
Lot Size Dimensions:

60X120
Lot Size Acres:

0.16
Lot Size Source:

Other
Zero Lot Line:

No
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2020
Tax Annual Amount:

5067

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

100 Amp Service
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer

Schools

Elementary School:

Jerstad-Agerholm
Elementary School District:

RacUn
Middle Or Junior School:

Jerstad-Agerholm
Middle Or Junior School District:

RACUN
High School:

Horlick

The Community

Community Features:

Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

N/A

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/3/21 Aug 3, 2021	Sold	MRED	$195,000	8.4%
6/30/21 Jun 30, 2021	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$179,900
6/25/21 Jun 25, 2021	Listed / Active	MRED	$179,900

House Sold on 8/3/2021

$195,000

Listing provided by broker:

Anna Marie Henry

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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455 Melvin Avenue

Racine, WI 53402