Welcome to 1620 N Merrimac Ave, a well-maintained two-flat in Chicago's Galewood neighborhood. Each unit features two bedrooms, a bonus room with flexible-use potential, wood floors, and approximately 1200 sq ft with total estimated amount of finished living space over 2400 sq. ft. The property sits on a large lot with a detached 2.5-car garage. The home does have an unfinished basement providing an abundance of storage. Recent improvements include a roof (approx. 6 years old), new water pipes, boilers (10 years old), over 15 of the windows have been replaced within the past 6 years, and new drywall added. Additional features include ceiling fans on the second floor, new shower tile, a cast-iron soaking tub, and wood floors. The two flat layout provides flexibility for owner occupancy, rental use, or both! Call today to see.
New
$455,000
1620 N Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
4beds
--sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1924
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood floorsLarge lotNew shower tileCast-iron soaking tub
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Camie Cirrincione (224)699-5002,
Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12744945
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Soaking Tub
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,792 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 13323160260000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $380,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,975
- Date on market: 9/3/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2008 | Sold | $274,000 |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #06698044 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,975 +67.9% | $38,000 +65.2% |
| 2023 | $4,156 +3.1% | $23,000 |
| 2022 | $4,029 +1.8% | $23,000 |
| 2021 | $3,958 -16.2% | $23,000 -5.3% |
| 2020 | $4,721 -4.1% | $24,282 -13% |
| 2019 | $4,921 +1.7% | $27,911 |
| 2018 | $4,838 +2.5% | $27,911 +10.4% |
| 2017 | $4,721 +3.3% | $25,292 |
| 2016 | $4,568 +9.9% | $25,292 |
| 2015 | $4,156 +7.7% | $25,292 +8.3% |
| 2014 | $3,860 -21.1% | $23,356 -13.1% |
| 2013 | $4,891 +1.3% | $26,871 |
| 2012 | $4,826 +14.3% | $26,871 +3.2% |
| 2011 | $4,223 -0.4% | $26,040 |
| 2010 | $4,241 +4.3% | $26,040 |
| 2009 | $4,064 -11.5% | $26,040 -18.6% |
| 2008 | $4,592 +1% | $31,985 |
| 2007 | $4,546 -1.1% | $31,985 |
| 2006 | $4,595 +203.1% | $31,985 +54.2% |
| 2005 | $1,516 -26.1% | $20,749 |
| 2004 | $2,051 +3.4% | $20,749 |
| 2003 | $1,983 +3.4% | $20,749 +43.8% |
| 2002 | $1,918 -2% | $14,428 |
| 2001 | $1,957 +13.9% | $14,428 |
| 2000 | $1,718 | $14,428 +19.9% |
| 1999 | -- | $12,037 |
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Neighborhood: Galewood
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lovett Elementary School
- Middle: Lovett Elementary School
- High: Steinmetz Academic Centre Senior
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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