5540 S Merrimac Avenue Chicago, IL $ 486,000
5540 S Merrimac Avenue
$ 486,000
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5540 S Merrimac Avenue

Chicago, IL, 60638
$ 486,000
Bedrooms3 Baths3.0 Sq 1,727

Monthly Estimate*

$ 3,069

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Single Family Home for sale in Chicago, IL

for $486,000 with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. This 1,727 square foot home was built in 1951.

BEAUTIFUL BRICK CAPE COD 1.5 STORY HOME IN HIGHLY DESIRABLE GARFIELD RIDGE ON AN OVERSIZED 60-FOOT-WIDE LOT WITH SIDE YARD AND CONCRETE SIDE DRIVEWAY LEADING TO A 2-CAR DETACHED GARAGE! MAIN LEVEL FEATURES TWO BEDROOMS, SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM, SEPARATE DINING ROOM, BRIGHT KITCHEN, FULL BATHROOM AND REAR ENCLOSED PORCH. REAR ENTRANCES PROVIDE BOTH COMBINED AND SEPARATE ACCESS TO THE SECOND LEVEL, OFFERING A PRIVATE LIVING ARRANGEMENT WITH ONE BEDROOM, FAMILY ROOM, EATING AREA AND FULL BATHROOM - PERFECT FOR OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS OR EXTENDED FAMILY. HUGE OPEN FINISHED BASEMENT PROVIDES EXCELLENT ADDITIONAL LIVING AND ENTERTAINING SPACE. HOME INCLUDES TWO ELECTRIC PANELS AND A NEW ARCHITECTURAL ROOF ON THE GARAGE. PRIME LOCATION NEAR ARCHER, NARRAGANSETT AND HARLEM AVENUES, I-55, MIDWAY AIRPORT, SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. A RARE OPPORTUNITY WITH EXTRA SPACE INSIDE AND OUT! CLICK ON THE VIRTUAL TOUR ICON ABOVE THE PROPERTY PHOTOS FOR A PRIVATE TOUR!

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Single Family Active

Price

$ 486,000

Bedrooms

3

Full Bath

3

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 1,444

Style

Cape Cod

Year Built

1951

Town/City

Chicago

County/Region

Cook

MLS | Web ID

12773526

Features
General
Living Area 1727
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Range Refrigerator Washer Dryer
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Cape Cod
Construction Materials Brick
Year Built 1951
Electric Circuit Breakers
Township Lake
Tax Year 2025
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
Total Rooms 9
Full Baths 3
Status New
Directions ARCHER AVENUE EAST OR WEST TO MERRIMAC AVENUE (6400 WEST) THEN SOUTH TO ADDRESS.
City Chicago
High School District 299
MLS Area CHI - Garfield Ridge
Tax Annual Amount 1444.62
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Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 299
Elementary School District 299
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Interior
Interior Amenities In-Law Floorplan 1st Floor Full Bath Separate Dining Room
Basement Finished Full
Flooring Hardwood
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup Sink
Total Bedrooms 3
Room Type Eating Area Recreation Room Enclosed Porch
Total Baths 3
Bedrooms Possible 3
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Exterior
Model CAPE COD
Parking Features Concrete Garage Door Opener Yes Detached Garage
Water Source Lake Michigan Public
Total Parking 2
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions 7500
Waterfront Y/N N
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List By
Century 21 Nuvision Real Estate

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albertdiaz1@gmail.com

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Monthly Property Taxes
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Nearby
566059 Elementary School
566846 Middle School
Unknown High School High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
9/30/2026$486,000 Listed Price

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5540 S Merrimac Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60638 is a Single Family Home for sale at $486,000 with 1,727 sqft. 5540 S Merrimac Avenue has 3 bedrooms, 3.0 baths, and was built in 1951. The property's zip code is 60638 which is in Chicago, IL