$380,000
SOLD FEB 18, 2025
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,476 Sq Ft
6,024 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$153 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Mud Room
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to 7401 S Merrill Ave, a spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in the vibrant South Shore neighborhood of Chicago. This property features hardwood floors throughout and offers a unique layout perfect for families or creative renovations. As you ascend to the second level, you're welcomed by large stained-glass windows that fill the staircase with colorful light. Two of the bedrooms include extended bonus rooms, ideal for children, added storage, or home office space. A bonus room/sunroom on the main level invites an abundance of natural light, providing additional living or relaxation space. Cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace during chilly Chicago evenings. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, combining charm and functionality. The partially finished basement offers endless possibilities for expansion, entertainment, or additional storage. Outside, enjoy a nicely sized backyard with a large deck, perfect for outdoor gatherings, along with a detached 2-car garage for convenient parking and storage. This home serves as a blank canvas for your vision. Whether you're ready to move in or excited to make updates, this property offers both character and potential. Located in South Shore, you're just moments away from the lakefront, parks, and a variety of local amenities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristiana Hamilton

Keller Williams Infinity License #475172426 Listed on: 01/10/2025

Keller Williams Infinity

Co-Listed By

Jeanette Leo

Keller Williams Infinity License #475200170

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan O'Connor

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475163199

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,803

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 6,024 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x125
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,476 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,803

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 2476
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Mud Room, Den, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: All room dimensions are estimated. Measure for accuracy.
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1383
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4803.15
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2025
Closed on
Feb 1, 2025
Sold by
Shawna L Brown Living Trust and Brown Shawna L
Bought by
Gomez Stefania and Murphy John
Seller's Agent
Kristiana Hamilton
Keller Williams Infinity
Buyer's Agent
Susan O'Connor
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$374,500
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,500
1.47%
Views
65
Current Estimated Value
$395,596

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,596
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.37%
Original Mortgage
$323,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2000
Sold by
Brown Shawna L
Bought by
Brown Shawna L and Shawna L Brown Living Trust
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $380,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $323,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Sold $380,000 +1.5% $153 / Sq Ft
01/14/2025 01/14/25 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2025 01/10/25 For Sale $374,500 -- $151 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,803 $30,001 $5,423 $24,578
2024 $4,803 $30,001 $5,423 $24,578
2023 $4,644 $26,000 $7,531 $18,469
2022 $4,644 $26,000 $7,531 $18,469
2021 $4,558 $25,999 $7,531 $18,468
2020 $4,256 $22,207 $7,531 $14,676
2019 $4,214 $24,404 $7,531 $16,873
2018 $4,142 $24,404 $7,531 $16,873
2017 $4,113 $22,483 $6,627 $15,856
2016 $4,003 $22,483 $6,627 $15,856
2015 $3,639 $22,483 $6,627 $15,856
2014 $3,485 $21,352 $5,422 $15,930
2013 $3,405 $21,352 $5,422 $15,930
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12267501

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-25-224-001-0000