Contingent

$339,000

5920 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

3beds

1,020sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1960

3,005 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$332/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Sunny and bright oversized raised ranch in Garfield Ridge. Recently remodeled with laminate floors throughout. 3 good-sized bedrooms. Eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances (including dishwasher and microwave) has abundant cabinetry with upgraded hardware. Ceramic bath recently remodeled. Oversized living room has newer bay window and ceiling fan. Newer windows throughout. Interior white panel doors recently replaced. Roof replaced in 2025. Central air conditioning and detached 2 car garage are great amenities. Full unfinished basement was recently painted and provides extra storage or use as a recreational room. Quiet, dead-end street provides residents with lots of parking. Must see!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: No additional rooms

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Level: Main
Area: 120 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X10

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Level: Main
Area: 110 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X10

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Level: Main
Area: 100 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X10

Dining room

Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Level: Main
Dimensions: COMBO

Kitchen

Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Level: Main
Area: 160 Square Feet
Dimensions: 16X10

Living room

Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
Level: Main
Area: 209 Square Feet
Dimensions: 19X11

Heating

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry: In Unit

Features

Flooring: Laminate
Basement: Unfinished,Full

Interior area

Total structure area: 0
Total interior livable area: 1,020 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Features

Patio & porch: Patio

Lot

Size: 3,005 Square Feet
Dimensions: 25 X 121

Details

Parcel number: 19173020170000
Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1960
Major remodel year: 2025

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Chicago

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $332/sqft
Tax assessed value: $260,000
Annual tax amount: $5,246
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/8/1994	Sold	$110,000$108/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	--	$26,000 +18.2%
2023	$4,667 +2.6%	$21,999
2022	$4,551 +2.9%	$21,999
2021	$4,424 +0.2%	$21,999 +11.8%
2020	$4,413 -0.2%	$19,683 -10%
2019	$4,422 +1.7%	$21,871
2018	$4,348 +8.5%	$21,871 +18.3%
2017	$4,006 +7.5%	$18,487
2016	$3,727 +9.2%	$18,487
2015	$3,412 +11.3%	$18,487 +12.7%
2014	$3,067 +2%	$16,401
2013	$3,007 +1.3%	$16,401
2012	$2,967 -21.6%	$16,401 -29.3%
2011	$3,784 -0.5%	$23,193
2010	$3,802 +4.3%	$23,193
2009	$3,646 -2.9%	$23,193 -10.7%
2008	$3,755 +0.9%	$25,983
2007	$3,721 -1.1%	$25,983
2006	$3,761 +20%	$25,983 +35.4%
2005	$3,135 +0.1%	$19,184
2004	$3,132 +2.2%	$19,184
2003	$3,065 +17.1%	$19,184 +33%
2002	$2,618 +3.7%	$14,429
2001	$2,525 -0.7%	$14,429
2000	$2,543 -0.7%	$14,429 +10.2%
1999	$2,560	$13,097

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: Garfield Ridge

Getting around

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

38 / 100

Some Transit

62 / 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

8/10
Kinzie Elementary School
Grades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
1/10
Kennedy High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 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.