7646 S Merrill Ave Chicago, IL 60649
South Shore NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,620/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Laundry Room
- Sitting Room
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Dining Room
About This Home
1ST TIME HOME BUYERS, INVESTORS & REHABBERS - SOUTH SHORE BUNGALOW PRICED TO SELL! 7646 S. Merrill Avenue | Chicago, IL 60649 | $259,900 | AS-IS Classic 2-story Chicago brick bungalow - brick first floor, vinyl siding second floor, asphalt shingle roof, detached 2-car garage. FIRST FLOOR: Foyer, formal living room, formal dining room, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, hardwood floors throughout, tile in kitchen and bath, enclosed porch off dining room and kitchen. SECOND FLOOR: 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, sitting room, plus a dormer that can be converted into a 6th bedroom or primary suite, significantly increasing the value of the home after renovation. BASEMENT: Unfinished - 5th bedroom, half bath, utility and laundry room, storage room, and plenty of open space. Your opportunity to design and build exactly what you need. This is a 5-bedroom home with the potential to become a 6-bedroom after the dormer conversion. Similar homes in South Shore have sold for $280K-$390K. The Obama Presidential Center is minutes away. South Shore is a neighborhood on the rise - now is the time to BUY. FINANCING: This property is FHA 203(K) and VA Renovation loan eligible - buy it AND fund your full rehab in ONE loan, ONE closing, ONE payment. FHA 203(K): 3.5% down, 620 minimum credit score. VA: zero down, no PMI, flexible credit. First-time buyers - this is your opportunity to build real wealth through homeownership. Sold AS-IS. No repairs. Pre-approval or proof of funds required with all offers. Distressed/foreclosure sale - special warranty deed. Allow additional time for title clearance. Contact listing agent for viewing instructions. ChatGPT AI was used to review this narrative.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,971
Year Built
- Built in 1921
Lot Details
- 4,661 Sq Ft Lot
- Chain Link Fence
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- No Garage
- Parking Available
- Off Alley Parking
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,394 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Sitting Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
Schools
- Bouchet Elementary School Math &
- Chicago Vocational Career Acad S High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
- Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $2,971 | $13,601 | $3,497 | $10,104 |
| 2024 | $2,971 | $13,601 | $3,497 | $10,104 |
| 2023 | $1,425 | $20,001 | $5,828 | $14,173 |
| 2022 | $1,425 | $20,001 | $5,828 | $14,173 |
| 2021 | $1,356 | $19,999 | $5,827 | $14,172 |
| 2020 | $1,400 | $13,693 | $4,195 | $9,498 |
| 2019 | $1,396 | $15,215 | $4,195 | $11,020 |
| 2018 | $1,375 | $15,215 | $4,195 | $11,020 |
| 2017 | $1,472 | $14,873 | $3,729 | $11,144 |
| 2016 | $1,876 | $14,873 | $3,729 | $11,144 |
| 2015 | $1,803 | $14,873 | $3,729 | $11,144 |
| 2014 | $2,128 | $14,037 | $3,263 | $10,774 |
| 2013 | $2,075 | $14,037 | $3,263 | $10,774 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2026 07/21/26 | Price Changed | $249,900 | -3.8% | $179 / Sq Ft |
| 05/21/2026 05/21/26 | For Sale | $259,900 | -- | $186 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $105,000 | -- |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12650798
APN: 20-25-410-032-0000
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