NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8000 S Merrill Ave Chicago, IL 60617

South Chicago Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $165,000 - $199,000

5 Beds
1 Bath
1,225 Sq Ft
$152/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 11, 2014

Last sale price $68,000 $56 Per Sq Ft

Est. 175% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,195 / mo

104 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Garage
  • Property is near bus stop
  • Central Air
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of March 2014

All brick home sitting on the counter. Lot fenced in with a lovely rear deck and nice backyard! Living room and dinning room has hardwood floors with artificial fireplace and the basement has an additional bedroom and bath. It is a total of 6 bedrooms all together! Short sale subject to bank approval.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelia Blockson

Signature Landmark Reo INC. License #471009362 Listed on: 10/01/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Veronica Smith

Alliance Associates Realtors License #471017150

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1920

Lot Details

  • 4,356

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Property is near bus stop

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1920

Lot Details

4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Style Of House: Bungalow
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1920
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 22X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 5
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm, Dimensions: 19X10, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X11, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1225

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Acreage: 0.1027

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Special Assessments: U

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 4473
  • Parcel Identification Number: 20362100180000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 1600.15

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2013
Closed on
Mar 10, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Shelia Blockson
Signature Landmark Reo INC.
Buyer's Agent
Veronica Smith
Alliance Associates Realtors
List Price
$79,900
Sold Price
$68,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,900
-14.89%
Current Estimated Value
$186,705

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$118,705
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.48%
Original Mortgage
$53,927
Interest Rate
0.0412%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
0.0563%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,250
Interest Rate
0.0632%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2002
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$68,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
$165,000 Cti
$135,000 Git
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $53,927
Previous Owner $165,000
Previous Owner $128,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/11/2014 03/11/14 Sold $68,000 -2.7% $56 / Sq Ft
01/13/2014 01/13/14 Pending -- -- --
12/20/2013 12/20/13 Price Changed $69,900 -12.5% $57 / Sq Ft
10/01/2013 10/01/13 For Sale $79,900 -- $65 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $2,043 $12,700 $3,355 $9,345
2024 $2,043 $12,700 $3,355 $9,345
2023 $1,970 $13,000 $5,591 $7,409
2022 $1,970 $13,000 $5,591 $7,409
2021 $1,944 $12,999 $5,591 $7,408
2020 $1,925 $11,743 $4,025 $7,718
2019 $1,933 $13,048 $4,025 $9,023
2018 $1,899 $13,048 $4,025 $9,023
2017 $2,334 $14,217 $3,578 $10,639
2016 $2,347 $14,217 $3,578 $10,639
2015 $2,605 $14,217 $3,578 $10,639
2014 $1,641 $11,412 $3,131 $8,281
2013 $1,597 $11,412 $3,131 $8,281
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Shelia Blockson

    Signature Landmark Reo INC.

    20 Total Sales

    Shelia Blockson
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  • Veronica Smith

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Veronica Smith

    Alliance Associates Realtors

    (708) 420-3270

    47 Total Sales

    Veronica Smith
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08460655

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-36-210-018-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60617 South Chicago

8000 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL

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