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$149,000

9603 Merton Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

2beds

920sqft

$1,172/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1935

3,750 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$162/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Opportunity knocks in Oak Lawn! This fixer-upper is priced right and offers excellent potential for investors, rehabbers, or buyers looking to build equity and customize a home to their own taste. Set in an established residential neighborhood, the property is conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, dining, transportation, and major routes, making everyday living and commuting easy. Oak Lawn offers a strong sense of community with access to local restaurants, recreation, village amenities, and nearby Metra service. Bring your ideas, vision, and finishing touches to unlock the full potential of this home.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: No additional rooms

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Main
Area: 192 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X16

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring (Carpet)
Level: Main
Area: 110 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X11

Family room

Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
Level: Main
Area: 228 Square Feet
Dimensions: 19X12

Kitchen

Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
Level: Main
Area: 182 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13X14

Living room

Features: Flooring (Other)
Level: Main
Area: 108 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X9

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Gas

Appliances

Included: Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup

Features

Basement: None
Attic: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 920
Total interior livable area: 920 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Other, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No Disability Access

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Patio

Lot

Size: 3,750 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Garage(s)
Parcel number: 24081100020000
Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1935
Major remodel year: 2001

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Lake Michigan

Community & HOA

HOA

Services included: None

Location

Region: Oak Lawn

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $162/sqft
Annual tax amount: $1,656
Date on market: 7/15/2026
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/15/2026	Listing removed	$159,000$173/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12698547 Report a problem
7/13/2026	Contingent	$159,000$173/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12698547 Report a problem
7/8/2026	Listed for sale	$159,000-11.2%$173/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12698547 Report a problem
7/8/2026	Listing removed	$179,000$195/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12686389 Report a problem
6/24/2026	Listed for sale	$179,000$195/sqft
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12686389 Report a problem

Public tax history

Tax history is unavailable.

Monthly payment

Est. payment

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.

HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 60453

Getting around

78 / 100

Very Walkable

35 / 100

Some Transit

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

9/10
Columbus Manor Elementary School
Grades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
7/10
Simmons Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
3/10
Oak Lawn Community High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

High: Oak Lawn Comm High School
District: 123

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.