5540 S Merrimac Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60638
$486,000
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,727 SqFt
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5540 S Merrimac Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60638
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BEAUTIFUL BRICK CAPE COD 1.5 STORY HOME IN HIGHLY DESIRABLE GARFIELD RIDGE ON AN OVERSIZED 60-FOOT-WIDE LOT WITH SIDE YARD AND CONCRETE SIDE DRIVEWAY LEADING TO A 2-CAR DETACHED GARAGE! MAIN LEVEL FEATURES TWO BEDROOMS, SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM, SEPARATE DINING ROOM, BRIGHT KITCHEN, FULL BATHROOM AND REAR ENCLOSED PORCH. REAR ENTRANCES PROVIDE BOTH COMBINED AND SEPARATE ACCESS TO THE SECOND LEVEL, OFFERING A PRIVATE LIVING ARRANGEMENT WITH ONE BEDROOM, FAMILY ROOM, EATING AREA AND FULL BATHROOM – PERFECT FOR OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS OR EXTENDED FAMILY. HUGE OPEN FINISHED BASEMENT PROVIDES EXCELLENT ADDITIONAL LIVING AND ENTERTAINING SPACE. HOME INCLUDES TWO ELECTRIC PANELS AND A NEW ARCHITECTURAL ROOF ON THE GARAGE. PRIME LOCATION NEAR ARCHER, NARRAGANSETT AND HARLEM AVENUES, I-55, MIDWAY AIRPORT, SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. A RARE OPPORTUNITY WITH EXTRA SPACE INSIDE AND OUT! CLICK ON THE VIRTUAL TOUR ICON ABOVE THE PROPERTY PHOTOS FOR A PRIVATE TOUR!

Property Details

Price:
$486,000
MLS #:
MRD12773526
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
chigarfieldridge
Listed Date:
Sep 30, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,727
Year Built:
1951
Cape CodChi – Garfield RidgeChigarfieldridge

Schools

School District:
299

Interior

Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink

Exterior

Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Community Features
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Construction Materials
Brick
Fencing
Fenced
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Roof
Asphalt
Window Features
Screens

Financial

HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$1,445
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2,726
Single Family Listed
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Avg DOM
239
Avg $ / SqFt
$562,846
Avg List Price

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Property Summary

    5540 S Merrimac Avenue Chicago IL is a Single Family for sale in Chicago, IL, 60638. It is listed for $486,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 1,727 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1951. The current price per square foot is $281. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Chicago is $239. The average listing price for Single Family in Chicago is $562,846. To schedule a showing of MLS#mrd12773526 at 5540 S Merrimac Avenue in Chicago, IL, contact your Compass | Debra Dobbs | The Dobbs Group agent at 3123074909.
5540 S Merrimac Avenue
Chicago, IL