$254,000
$6K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $1,585/month

Total Views 506
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$159 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crown Molding
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

Welcome to 7638 S. Merrill Ave. - where classic Chicago charm meets fresh, move-in-ready style! From the moment you step inside, this home delivers the character buyers love with the updates they want. A bright and inviting enclosed front porch creates the perfect spot for morning coffee, reading or relaxing. Inside, you'll find beautiful hardwood floors, crisp neutral finishes, generous windows, crown molding, built-in architectural details, and spacious living and dining areas that retain the home's original charm while feeling fresh and comfortable. The light-filled living room is anchored by a decorative fireplace with built-in shelving and distinctive accent windows, creating a warm focal point with plenty of personality. The refreshed kitchen offers white cabinetry, granite countertops, subway tile backsplash and stainless-steel appliances, providing a clean, timeless look. And let's not forget the lower level - an impressive amount of additional finished space ready to adapt to your lifestyle. Create the family room, entertainment area, home theater, game room, workout space, home office, or combination you've been envisioning. The home also offers comfortable bedrooms, updated flooring and lighting, ceiling fans, and an unexpectedly spacious walk-in closet/dressing area that provides excellent storage. With its combination of vintage architectural character, refreshed finishes, flexible living space and move-in-ready appeal, this home on Merrill Avenue has much to offer. Classic charm. Modern updates. Dedicated spaces. Come for a viewing, see why you should make this your home.

Listing Agent

Lori Spruiell

Baird & Warner License #475161750 Listed on: 08/15/2026

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,197

Year Built

  • Built in 1914 | Remodeled in 2026

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,197

Year Built

Built in 1914 | Remodeled in 2026

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • HabitableResidenceYN: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2026
  • Actual Status: Price Change
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2026

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1600
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 4199
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2196.7
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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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 $1,415 $10,900 $3,149 $7,751
2024 $1,415 $10,900 $3,149 $7,751
2023 $1,353 $10,000 $5,249 $4,751
2022 $1,353 $10,000 $5,249 $4,751
2021 $1,341 $9,999 $5,248 $4,751
2020 $1,902 $11,639 $3,779 $7,860
2019 $1,909 $12,933 $3,779 $9,154
2018 $1,876 $12,933 $3,779 $9,154
2017 $2,467 $14,834 $3,359 $11,475
2016 $2,471 $14,834 $3,359 $11,475
2015 $2,238 $14,834 $3,359 $11,475
2014 $1,780 $12,162 $2,939 $9,223
2013 $1,734 $12,162 $2,939 $9,223
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/10/2026 09/10/26 Price Changed $254,000 -2.1% $159 / Sq Ft
08/15/2026 08/15/26 For Sale $259,500 +159.5% $162 / Sq Ft
01/27/2023 01/27/23 Sold $100,000 -16.7% $91 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/08/2023 01/08/23 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2022 11/09/22 For Sale $120,000 -- $109 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $100,000 First American Title
Legal Action Court Order -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $183,750 New Conventional
Closed $135,000 New Conventional
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12624202

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-25-410-030-0000

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