Discovered this 5-bedroom bungalow on a tranquil, tree-canopied stretch of Chicago's historic South Shore. Step through the sun-drenched enclosed porch- could become your favorite spot for morning coffee or twilight relaxation-Interior defined by formal living and dining rooms. This flexible footprint offers a canvas for growing families, dedicated remote workspaces, or entertaining. _Location is everything, and this home is situated just minutes from Lake Shore Drive and public transit, you remain perfectly connected, yet the true allure is the proximity to the city's most exciting developments. You're less than 10 minutes from the transformative Obama Presidential Center and the iconic Museum Campus, placing world-class culture, sprawling green spaces, and vibrant community energy directly at your doorstep. Whether you envision a peaceful personal retreat or a prime investment in one of Chicago's fastest-rising cultural hubs, this bungalow is ready to write its next chapter with you. Seize this opportunity in the heart of the South Shore renaissance.
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Price cut: $25.9K (8/14)
$199,000
7541 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
5beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
4,120 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$111/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tranquil tree-canopied stretchFlexible footprintSun-drenched enclosed porch
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Edward White 312-998-7444,
Infiniti Properties, Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12693470
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Sitting Room, Screened Porch, Bedroom 5
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X10
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Family room
- Level: Second
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X22
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X20
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Sitting room
- Level: Second
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X10
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 4,120 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 20254030120000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $111/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $149,010
- Annual tax amount: $116
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $199,000-11.5%$111/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $224,900-9.7%$125/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,000$138/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $109 -5.4% | $14,901 -17.2% |
| 2023 | $116 -95.2% | $17,999 |
| 2022 | $2,436 +0.9% | $17,999 |
| 2021 | $2,414 +2018.3% | $17,999 +12.6% |
| 2020 | $114 -95.1% | $15,983 -10% |
| 2019 | $2,328 +1978.9% | $17,759 |
| 2018 | $112 -6.6% | $17,759 +2.4% |
| 2017 | $120 -78.1% | $17,346 |
| 2016 | $547 +4% | $17,346 |
| 2015 | $525 +0.9% | $17,346 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $521 -0.4% | $15,979 |
| 2013 | $523 +6.8% | $15,979 |
| 2012 | $489 -77.6% | $15,979 -8.6% |
| 2011 | $2,184 -23.3% | $17,489 |
| 2010 | $2,846 +537.4% | $17,489 |
| 2009 | $447 -8.7% | $17,489 -4.2% |
| 2008 | $489 -12.2% | $18,255 |
| 2007 | $557 -5.8% | $18,255 |
| 2006 | $591 -15.2% | $18,255 +21.8% |
| 2005 | $697 -4.8% | $14,983 |
| 2004 | $732 -10.1% | $14,983 |
| 2003 | $814 -11.6% | $14,983 +30% |
| 2002 | $921 -6.6% | $11,525 |
| 2001 | $985 -8.8% | $11,525 |
| 2000 | $1,080 -3.8% | $11,525 +26% |
| 1999 | $1,122 | $9,144 |
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Neighborhood: South Shore
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Bouchet Elementary Math & Science AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10South Shore Intl Col Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Chicago Vocational Career Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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