Welcome to this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home, located on a quiet tree-lined street in the heart of Garfield Ridge. The BEST thing about this property is all the big-ticket items have been done! NEW Architectural Shingle Roof on Home & Garage 2019, NEW Attic Fan 2019, NEW Rheem 95% High-Efficiency Furnace with AprilAire Central Humidifier 2022, NEW Rheem 2.5 Ton and Coil A/C 2022, NEW Hot Water Heater and Chimney Liner 2022, Upgraded Electrical Panel and Meter 2021, New Washer 2022, Upgraded Vinyl High-Efficiency Windows, NEW Vinyl Garage Siding and Doors 2014. Enter the home and your eyes will soon discover the spacious living room displaying hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, and a large bow window with edged glass. The eat-in kitchen located just down the hall boasts new flooring & paint, recessed lighting and stainless-steel appliances. The main level is also comprised of three bedrooms and a hall bath. Head downstairs to the fully finished basement with bar, 1/2 bath, recreation, laundry and storage room. Spend time in your backyard oasis with beautiful cement patio and paver walkway and lawn sprinkler system. Home also has a pull-down attic and loads of garage shelving for storage. Situated in a great neighborhood close to renowned bakeries, shopping, restaurants, public transportation, Midway Airport and more! Just a short distance to downtown Chicago. Come see it before it is gone!
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$345,000
5753 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
3beds
1,060sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$398,600 Zestimate®
$325/sqft
$2,539 Estimated rent
Home value
$398,600
$379,000 - $423,000
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Midway airportHall bathBig - ticket itemsPublic transportationLarge bow windowBackyard oasisHeart of garfield ridge
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Andrea Quinones 708-257-8133,
Platinum Partners Realtors,
Stephanie Pellegrino 708-369-6119,
Platinum Partners Realtors
Bought with:
Kimberly Martinez
Realty of Chicago LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12043213
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30X20
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X11
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40X15
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Humidifier
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens, Drapes
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,060 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,060
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,750 sqft
- Dimensions: 30X125
Details
- Parcel number: 19171190460000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust, Sprinkler-Lawn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/21/2024 | Sold | $345,000+3%$325/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12043213 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2024 | Contingent | $335,000$316/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12043213 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $335,000+25%$316/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12043213 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2005 | Sold | $268,000$253/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $27,000 +22.7% |
| 2023 | $3,401 +82.5% | $21,999 |
| 2022 | $1,864 +5.6% | $21,999 |
| 2021 | $1,764 -3.7% | $21,999 +26.5% |
| 2020 | $1,832 +0.3% | $17,386 -10% |
| 2019 | $1,826 +1.5% | $19,318 |
| 2018 | $1,799 -6.6% | $19,318 +12.1% |
| 2017 | $1,927 -17.2% | $17,229 |
| 2016 | $2,326 +4% | $17,229 |
| 2015 | $2,237 +0.8% | $17,229 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $2,219 -0.4% | $16,656 |
| 2013 | $2,227 -0.5% | $16,656 |
| 2012 | $2,239 +0.4% | $16,656 -28.8% |
| 2011 | $2,229 +10.6% | $23,388 |
| 2010 | $2,016 +6.5% | $23,388 |
| 2009 | $1,893 -5% | $23,388 -9.4% |
| 2008 | $1,994 -5.9% | $25,802 |
| 2007 | $2,119 +193.4% | $25,802 |
| 2006 | $722 -71.6% | $25,802 +39.3% |
| 2005 | $2,548 +186.8% | $18,519 |
| 2004 | $888 -8.9% | $18,519 |
| 2003 | $975 -11.6% | $18,519 +26.3% |
| 2002 | $1,103 -6.6% | $14,663 |
| 2001 | $1,181 -8.8% | $14,663 |
| 2000 | $1,295 +0% | $14,663 +13.7% |
| 1999 | $1,295 | $12,898 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Kinzie Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Kennedy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kinzie Elementary School
- Middle: Kinzie 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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