Spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home with a finished basement offering additional living space and flexibility. Situated on a quiet residential block, this property presents a strong opportunity for buyers or investors looking to add value. Property is being sold as-is. Great potential with room to make it your own. Property subject to Short Sale.
Active
$265,000
8918 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
4beds
2,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$265,200 Zestimate®
$106/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quiet residential block
- 26 days |
- 501 |
- 43 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Skyler Lemons info@skylerlemons.com,
EXIT Strategy Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12711176
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X18
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,500 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
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 25012180270000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $106/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $190,010
- Annual tax amount: $4,018
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$265,200
$252,000 - $278,000
$3,253/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,000+6.9%$106/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12711176 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2020 | Sold | $248,000-0.8%$99/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10711320 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $249,900$100/sqft |
Source: Jameson Sothebys Intl Realty #10711320 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2020 | Pending sale | $249,900$100/sqft |
Source: Jameson Sothebys Intl Realty #10711320 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2020 | Listed for sale | $249,900+88.6%$100/sqft |
Source: Jameson Sothebys Intl Realty #10689608 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2020 | Sold | $132,500+23.3%$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2000 | Sold | $107,500$43/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,164 -21.3% | $19,001 +0% |
| 2023 | $4,018 +2.5% | $18,999 |
| 2022 | $3,919 +2.3% | $18,999 |
| 2021 | $3,831 +137.1% | $18,999 +83.8% |
| 2020 | $1,616 +1.1% | $10,337 -9% |
| 2019 | $1,598 +1.8% | $11,360 |
| 2018 | $1,569 -8.1% | $11,360 +0.6% |
| 2017 | $1,707 -3.3% | $11,287 |
| 2016 | $1,765 +10.9% | $11,287 |
| 2015 | $1,592 -3.2% | $11,287 -1% |
| 2014 | $1,644 +2.7% | $11,405 |
| 2013 | $1,600 -0.2% | $11,405 |
| 2012 | $1,602 -13.2% | $11,405 -14.8% |
| 2011 | $1,847 +14.6% | $13,392 |
| 2010 | $1,612 +14% | $13,392 |
| 2009 | $1,413 +2.8% | $13,392 -6% |
| 2008 | $1,375 +3.3% | $14,247 |
| 2007 | $1,332 +0.8% | $14,247 |
| 2006 | $1,321 -5.2% | $14,247 +35% |
| 2005 | $1,394 +1.9% | $10,556 |
| 2004 | $1,368 +4.4% | $10,556 |
| 2003 | $1,310 -5.4% | $10,556 +11% |
| 2002 | $1,384 -16.1% | $9,513 |
| 2001 | $1,650 +0.3% | $9,513 |
| 2000 | $1,646 +30.9% | $9,513 +11.2% |
| 1999 | $1,257 | $8,553 |
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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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