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  • $439,200

    5537 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

    4beds
    1,300sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1951
    3,750 Square Feet Lot
    $439,200 Zestimate®
    $338/sqft
    $2,728 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $439,200

    $417,000 - $461,000

    $2,728/mo

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    What's special

    This 1300 square foot single family home has 4 bedrooms and 2.0 bathrooms. This home is located at 5537 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 3,750 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1917103035

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1951

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Chicago

    Other

    Other facts
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Family Room Level: Not Applicable
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Parking Type: Garage
    • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior, Senior Freeze
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main Level
    • Exposure: W (West)
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Basement
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Status: Contingent
    • Square Feet Source: Assessor
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments (Y/N): All
    • Kitchen Window Treatments (Y/N): All
    • Living Room Window Treatments (Y/N): All
    • Area Amenities: Curbs/Gutters, Street Lights, Street Paved, Sidewalks
    • Age: 61-70 Years
    • Garage On-Site: Yes
    • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
    • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
    • Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
    • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Garage Type: Detached2, Detached
    • Lot Dimensions: 30 X 124 X 30 X 124
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Basement (Y/N): Full
    • Laundry Level: Walkout Basement
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Porcelain Tile

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/12/2018Sold$325,000-1.2%$250/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09824906 Report a problem
    2/14/2018Pending sale$329,000$253/sqft
    Source: Infiniti Properties Inc. #09824906 Report a problem
    1/10/2018Price change$329,000-2.9%$253/sqft
    Source: Infiniti Properties Inc. #09824906 Report a problem
    10/24/2017Price change$339,000-2.9%$261/sqft
    Source: Infiniti Properties Inc. #09785288 Report a problem
    10/11/2017Price change$349,000-2.8%$268/sqft
    Source: Infiniti Properties Inc. #09770525 Report a problem
    10/5/2017Listed for sale$359,000+108.7%$276/sqft
    Source: Infiniti Properties Inc. #09770525 Report a problem
    5/18/2017Sold$172,000+1.2%$132/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09609568 Report a problem
    5/2/2017Pending sale$169,900$131/sqft
    Source: First United Realtors Inc. #09609568 Report a problem
    4/28/2017Listed for sale$169,900$131/sqft
    Source: First United Realtors Inc. #09609568 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $26,000 +13%
    2023$4,176 -12.2%$22,999
    2022$4,757 +2.9%$22,999
    2021$4,625 +10.7%$22,999 +23.4%
    2020$4,179 -10.2%$18,637 -19%
    2019$4,654 +1.7%$23,016
    2018$4,576 +27.4%$23,016 +38.9%
    2017$3,591 +654.3%$16,570
    2016$476 +4%$16,570
    2015$458 +0.8%$16,570 +4.8%
    2014$454 -0.4%$15,813
    2013$456 +6.8%$15,813
    2012$427 -9.8%$15,813 -30.4%
    2011$473 +10.6%$22,714
    2010$428 +6.5%$22,714
    2009$402 -9.1%$22,714 -6.8%
    2008$442 -13.2%$24,381
    2007$509 -5.8%$24,381
    2006$541 -14.8%$24,381 +38%
    2005$635 -5.6%$17,662
    2004$673 -10.8%$17,662
    2003$755 -11.6%$17,662 +30.5%
    2002$854 -6.6%$13,532
    2001$915 -8.8%$13,532
    2000$1,002 $13,532 +12%
    1999$1,002 $12,085

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • High: Kennedy High School

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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