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$275,000
5141 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
2beds
1,060sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
3,920.4 Square Feet Lot
$369,300 Zestimate®
$259/sqft
$1,962 Estimated rent
Home value
$369,300
$343,000 - $395,000
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Privacy fenceGorgeous paver walkwayFresh paintWhite kitchenNewer triple-pane windowsBeautiful hardwood floorsLarge built-in l-shaped desk
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Tom Baker 630-788-8744,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Eustaquio Verduzco
Extreme Realty LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12483702
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes, Triple Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shades)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Shutters)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X26
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X26
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes, Triple Pane Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Separate Dining Room, Workshop
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Drapes, Insulated Windows, Bay Window(s), Triple Pane Windows, Shades
- Basement: Partially Finished,Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,060 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 3,920 sqft
- Dimensions: 33 x 125
Details
- Parcel number: 19083030480000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Step Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Plaster
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Sold | $275,000+10%$259/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12483702 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2025 | Contingent | $249,900$236/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12483702 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,900$236/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12483702 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2025 | Contingent | $249,900$236/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12483702 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,900$236/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12483702 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2025 | Contingent | $249,900$236/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12483702 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,900$236/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12483702 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $26,000 +23.8% |
| 2023 | $4,431 +2.6% | $20,999 |
| 2022 | $4,319 +2.3% | $20,999 |
| 2021 | $4,223 -5.6% | $20,999 +4.6% |
| 2020 | $4,472 -0.2% | $20,074 -10% |
| 2019 | $4,481 +1.7% | $22,305 |
| 2018 | $4,406 +150.2% | $22,305 +31.1% |
| 2017 | $1,761 -18.5% | $17,018 |
| 2016 | $2,161 +4% | $17,018 |
| 2015 | $2,077 +0.9% | $17,018 +7.3% |
| 2014 | $2,059 -0.4% | $15,867 |
| 2013 | $2,066 -0.7% | $15,867 |
| 2012 | $2,080 -27.7% | $15,867 -31.4% |
| 2011 | $2,877 +25% | $23,143 |
| 2010 | $2,302 +14.7% | $23,143 |
| 2009 | $2,007 +3.5% | $23,143 -7.8% |
| 2008 | $1,940 +2.5% | $25,108 |
| 2007 | $1,892 +1.4% | $25,108 |
| 2006 | $1,865 -5.9% | $25,108 +45.4% |
| 2005 | $1,982 +2.6% | $17,264 |
| 2004 | $1,933 +3.4% | $17,264 |
| 2003 | $1,870 -4.8% | $17,264 +25.3% |
| 2002 | $1,965 +6.8% | $13,773 |
| 2001 | $1,840 +8.1% | $13,773 |
| 2000 | $1,702 +0% | $13,773 +15.1% |
| 1999 | $1,702 | $11,970 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Byrne Elementary SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10Kennedy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Byrne Elementary School
- High: Kennedy High School
- 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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