5601 S Merrimac Avenue Chicago, IL ^$ 320,000

5601 S Merrimac Avenue

^$ 320,000

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5601 S Merrimac Avenue

Chicago, IL, 60638

^$ 320,000

Bedrooms2 Baths2.0 Sq 892

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^$ 2,210

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Single Family Home for sale in Chicago, IL

for $320,000 with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 892 square foot home was built in 1952.

Meticulously maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom raised ranch in desirable Garfield Ridge! Situated on a corner lot, this charming home offers added privacy, an additional off-street parking pad next to the garage, and a spacious, fully fenced backyard-perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying outdoor activities. The home features a full finished basement, providing additional living space and versatility. Truly move-in ready and well cared for, with several important updates, including a new living room window (2026), furnace and A/C (July 2020), updated electrical panel (August 2020), water heater (February 2023), and stove (2023). The washer is only 6 months old! Such a cute home with plenty to offer. Move right in, enjoy everything it has to offer, and make updates over time to suit your personal style!

Single Family Active

Price

^$ 320,000

Bedrooms

Full Bath

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

^$ 1,802

Style

Year Built

1952

Town/City

Chicago

County/Region

Cook

MLS | Web ID

12800614

Features

General

Living Area 892

Sewer Public Sewer

Heating Gas

Cooling Central Air

Possession Closing

Appliances Range Refrigerator Washer Dryer

Garage Spaces 2

Association Fee Includes None

Construction Materials Brick

Year Built 1952

Township Lake

Tax Year 2025

Ownership Fee Simple

Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable

County Cook

New Construction N

Property Type Residential Detached Single

Total Rooms 6

Full Baths 2

Status New

Directions 55th Street to Merrimac South to Home

City Chicago

High School District 299

MLS Area CHI - Garfield Ridge

Tax Annual Amount 1802.46

Additional Parcels Y/N N

Standard Status Active

Middle/Junior School District 299

Elementary School District 299

Interior

Basement Finished Full

Half Baths 0

Total Bedrooms 2

Room Type No additional rooms

Total Baths 2

Bedrooms Possible 2

Exterior

Parking Features Yes Detached Garage

Water Source Lake Michigan Public

Total Parking 2

Lot Dimensions 40x125

Waterfront Y/N N

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Re/Max Millennium

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Date	Price	Price Change	Description
11/4/2026	$320,000		Listed Price

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5601 S Merrimac Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60638 is a Single Family Home for sale at $320,000 with 892 sqft. 5601 S Merrimac Avenue has 2 bedrooms, 2.0 baths, and was built in 1952. The property's zip code is 60638 which is in Chicago, IL

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