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5540 S Merrimac Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

Chicago
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5540 S Merrimac Avenue,Chicago, IL 60638
$486,000
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  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,727 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by:
  • Listing agent0
    Albert Diaz(773) 616 - 2110
    CENTURY 21 NuVision Real Estate
Office: century 21 nuvision real estate
MLS#:12773526
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$486,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$281.41

About this home

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!

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Home facts

  • Year built:1951
  • Listing ID #:12773526
  • Updated:October 02, 2026 at 10:57 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Rooms Total:9
  • Dining Description:Eating Area, Separate Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Finished, Full
  • Living area:1,727 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1951
  • Building area:1,727 sq. ft.
  • Architectural Style:Cape Cod
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels:1.5 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$486,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$281.41
  • Tax amount:$1,445 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:2
  • Parking description:Concrete, Detached Garage, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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