Welcome to Pill Hill! This solid brick Cape Cod offers space and flexibility with 6 generously sized bedrooms - 2 on each level. The main floor features beautifully refinished hardwoods, a comfortable living room and a nicely sized eat-in kitched with classic black and white tile, white cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Off the kitchen is an enclosed backporch for summer sitting. Enjoy additional living space in the walkout basement, complete with full shower bath, family area, a laundry room, and access to the backyard. Outside, you'll appreciate a nice sized yard, with new front and rear gates and a 2 car garage with new roof. Central air will be installed before closing and new concrete walkway has been be poured along the side of the home to the backyard. This is your opportunity to own a nicely updated home in Calumet Heights!
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$335,000
8916 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
6beds
1,830sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
2,500 Square Feet Lot
$335,400 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$2,970 Estimated rent
Home value
$335,400
$305,000 - $369,000
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Family areaSolid brick cape codNice sized yardBeautifully refinished hardwoodsLaundry roomAccess to the backyardGranite countertops
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Listing courtesy of:
Rae Caulton 773-615-4415,
Rae Lynn Realty LLC,
Crystal Nuby 773-273-0555,
Rae Lynn Realty LLC
Bought with:
Cheaslei Storey
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12541971
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X18
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Enclosed porch
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,830
- Total interior livable area: 1,830 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 680
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 2,500 sqft
- Dimensions: 25 x 100
Details
- Parcel number: 25012180260000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Sold | $335,000$183/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12541971 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $335,000$183/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12541971 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2026 | Contingent | $335,000$183/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12541971 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $335,000+168%$183/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12541971 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Sold | $125,000$68/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $15,601 +4% |
| 2023 | $1,910 +4.7% | $14,999 |
| 2022 | $1,824 +0.5% | $14,999 |
| 2021 | $1,816 +17.4% | $14,999 +19.9% |
| 2020 | $1,546 +1.4% | $12,508 -9% |
| 2019 | $1,525 +67.6% | $13,746 |
| 2018 | $910 -6.6% | $13,746 +2% |
| 2017 | $975 -29.8% | $13,480 |
| 2016 | $1,388 +4% | $13,480 |
| 2015 | $1,334 +5.8% | $13,480 +20.5% |
| 2014 | $1,262 +3.6% | $11,186 |
| 2013 | $1,217 -2% | $11,186 |
| 2012 | $1,242 -20% | $11,186 -14% |
| 2011 | $1,553 +19.6% | $13,004 |
| 2010 | $1,299 +15.3% | $13,004 |
| 2009 | $1,127 -11.7% | $13,004 -6.4% |
| 2008 | $1,277 +3.3% | $13,896 |
| 2007 | $1,236 +0.8% | $13,896 |
| 2006 | $1,227 -5.2% | $13,896 +34.3% |
| 2005 | $1,294 +1.9% | $10,344 |
| 2004 | $1,270 +4.4% | $10,344 |
| 2003 | $1,216 -5.4% | $10,344 +15.4% |
| 2002 | $1,285 +6.7% | $8,964 |
| 2001 | $1,204 -0.6% | $8,964 |
| 2000 | $1,211 +0.4% | $8,964 +8.1% |
| 1999 | $1,206 | $8,292 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Calumet Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Hoyne Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Bowen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Chicago
- 60617
- Calumet Heights
- 8916 S Merrill Ave
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