Lovely cared for and meticulously maintained, this 3-bedroom brick ranch sits on a corner lot in Chicago's Garfield Ridge neighborhood, offering nearly 2,000 square feet of total interior space, which includes a fully finished basement. The home's highlights are a large and bright front room with a grand bay window that overlooks the front yard, complemented by a spacious eat-in kitchen with quality wood cabinetry. The lower level reveals a finished basement that hosts a family room, a recreation area, laundry room, and a second full bathroom. Outside, enjoy the privacy of a fenced backyard, a welcoming patio, and a 2.5-car garage, complete with a paved alley and side driveway. Ideally situated close to the beautiful Wentworth Park, the home enjoys proximity to diverse restaurants and convenient access to various modes of transportation. Book your showing today!
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$338,000
5801 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
3beds
1,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
3,965.67 Square Feet Lot
$398,800 Zestimate®
$338/sqft
$2,792 Estimated rent
Home value
$398,800
$379,000 - $423,000
$2,792/mo
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Grand bay windowMeticulously maintainedRecreation areaQuality wood cabinetryLaundry roomSpacious eat-in kitchenPaved alley
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Luis Gonzalez 708-299-5847,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Rosie Gonzalez 708-785-7653,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Carrie Jass
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11938379
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 704 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 44X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s), Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X6
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X6
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X4
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,965 sqft
- Dimensions: 125.1 X 31.7
Details
- Parcel number: 19171270300000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: VA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2024 | Sold | $338,000+2.7%$338/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11938379 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2023 | Contingent | $329,000$329/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11938379 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $329,000$329/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11938379 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $28,000 +21.7% |
| 2023 | $3,613 +3.7% | $22,999 |
| 2022 | $3,484 +1.9% | $22,999 |
| 2021 | $3,419 +25.9% | $22,999 +29.9% |
| 2020 | $2,717 -9.3% | $17,701 -15.7% |
| 2019 | $2,996 +1.8% | $20,990 |
| 2018 | $2,944 +14.4% | $20,990 +10.7% |
| 2017 | $2,572 -13.1% | $18,968 |
| 2016 | $2,961 +10.9% | $18,968 |
| 2015 | $2,671 +14.9% | $18,968 +12.6% |
| 2014 | $2,325 +2.9% | $16,840 |
| 2013 | $2,261 -0.5% | $16,840 |
| 2012 | $2,273 -24.6% | $16,840 -29.4% |
| 2011 | $3,014 +19% | $23,861 |
| 2010 | $2,533 -3.7% | $23,861 |
| 2009 | $2,631 +23.1% | $23,861 -9.3% |
| 2008 | $2,137 +2.5% | $26,306 |
| 2007 | $2,084 +1.4% | $26,306 |
| 2006 | $2,056 -5.1% | $26,306 +36% |
| 2005 | $2,166 +1.5% | $19,343 |
| 2004 | $2,133 +3.4% | $19,343 |
| 2003 | $2,062 -4.9% | $19,343 +30.8% |
| 2002 | $2,169 +6.5% | $14,789 |
| 2001 | $2,037 +1.5% | $14,789 |
| 2000 | $2,007 +0.3% | $14,789 +10% |
| 1999 | $2,001 | $13,448 |
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
- 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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