9044 S Merrill Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60617 $ 290,000
Bedrooms3 Baths1.1 Sq 1,320 Monthly Estimate*
$ 1,786
for $290,000 with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, 1 half bath. This 1,320 square foot home was built in 1950 on a lot size of 0.1076.
Brick Georgian-style beauty on a tree-lined street in sought-after Pill Hill. This sun-filled 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout. The redesigned kitchen offers soft-close cabinetry, stainless steel sink with drying rack, SS appliances, detached microwave incl., dual oven with a built-in air fryer, gas cooktop, range vent and a blue backsplash adds a pop of color. Separate dining room with a sleek chandelier flows into a bright living space with classic French-style windows. Oak doors and a stairway leading up to three bedrooms with custom closets and a stylishly updated bathroom with a soaking tub, porcelain tile floors, soft-close vanity, and sleek light fixtures. The custom-finished basement provides versatile loft-style space for entertaining or media use, with a custom 1/2 bath and laundry area with a washer/dryer and an enclosed utility room. Enjoy a fenced backyard and detached 2-car garage, remote incl., digital security system pad interior incl., mounted ring camera exterior front incl. Recent updates: Kitchen & Baths, custom side door entry to bsmt. stairs (2025), interior painted (2025), refinished hardwood floors main and upper level, custom basement (2026), new plumbing and pipes (2025), Roof (Top 2021 /Front 2023), HWH (2022), W/D (2021) power-washed front porch (2025), sidewalk and back patio area (2026). A well-maintained home with a modern style ready for its next owner to carry on its legacy.
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FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 1320
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
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
Subdivision Name Pill Hill Valley
Other Structures Garage(s)
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 1
Status New
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
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
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
- $1,786
- 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 |
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| 1/18/2026 | $290,000 | | Listed Price |