9044 S Merrill Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60617 $ 255,500
Bedrooms3 Baths1.1 Sq 1,450 Monthly Estimate*
$ 1,573
for $255,500 with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, 1 half bath. This 1,450 square foot home was built in 1950 on a lot size of 0.1076.
Brick Georgian style home on a tree-lined block in the sought-after Pill Hill neighborhood. This sun-filled 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features refinished hardwood floors in 2025. The redesigned kitchen in 2025 offers soft-close cabinetry, SS appliances, dual oven with a built-in air fryer, gas cooktop, range vent and a blue waterfall backsplash adds a pop of color. Separate dining room flows into the living space. Original honey-oak interior closet doors, a hardwood staircase with solid craftsmanship. 3-bedrooms upstairs, with a blend of a new designed bathroom in 2025, a soaking tub, porcelain style tile floors, soft-close vanity, and sleek light fixtures. The custom basement provides a flex space for entertaining or media use, a custom 1/2 bath, laundry area washer/dryer incl. & utility room. Fenced backyard, with a flex space patio for entertaining, bbq's or gardening, a 2-car garage, remote incl., digital security system pad interior incl., mounted ring camera exterior front incl., The Newer Roof - Front 2023 & Top Roof 2021, along with a newer HWH 2022. Located near South Shore Drive and just minutes from the lakefront, beaches, parks, cafes, and everyday shopping conveniences. Easy access to I-57 and the Chicago Skyway (I-90) offers a seamless commute while staying connected to the best of Chicago. Sold as-is. A remarkable blend of a well-maintained home in a desirable neighborhood with classic charm and modern finishes, this home is ready to welcome its new owner.
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 1450
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s) None
Possession Closing Immediate Negotiable
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Double Oven Microwave Dishwasher Refrigerator Freezer Washer Dryer Stainless Steel Appliance(s) Cooktop Gas Cooktop Gas Oven Range Hood
HOA Fee 0
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Georgian
Construction Materials Brick
Year Built 1950
Electric Circuit Breakers
Township Hyde Park
Tax Year 2023
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Curbs Sidewalks Street Lights Street Paved
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction N
Property Type Residential Detached Single
Contingency Attorney/Inspection
Subdivision Name Pill Hill Valley
Other Structures Garage(s)
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 1
Status Contingent
Directions Jeffrey East to 90th Street turn right on Merrill going South
City Chicago
High School District 299
MLS Area CHI - Calumet Heights
Tax Annual Amount 2538
Standard Status Active Under Contract
Middle/Junior School District 299
Elementary School District 299
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InteriorInterior Amenities Built-in Features Walk-In Closet(s) Separate Dining Room Paneling
Basement Finished Full
Flooring Hardwood
Half Baths 1
Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup In Unit Sink
Total Bedrooms 3
Room Type Utility Room-Lower Level
Total Baths 2
Bedrooms Possible 3
Bathroom Soaking Tub
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ExteriorExterior Amenities Lighting
Parking Features Garage Door Opener Yes Garage Owned Detached Garage
Lot Features Garden
Water Source Lake Michigan
Total Parking 2
Foundation Details Brick/Mortar Concrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions 4687
Lot Size Acres 0.1076
Waterfront Y/N N
Other Equipment CO Detectors Sump Pump Water Heater-Gas
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByCarter Elite RealtyBroker
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Affordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $1,573
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $212
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.25% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 2/27/2026 | $255,500 | -5.37% | Price Down |
| 2/10/2026 | $270,000 | -1.82% | Price Down |
| 2/2/2026 | $275,000 | -3.51% | Price Down |
| 1/30/2026 | $285,000 | -1.72% | Price Down |
| 1/18/2026 | $290,000 | | Listed Price |