NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8909 S Merrill Ave Chicago, IL 60617

Calumet Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $289,698 - $330,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
$142/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2022

Last sale price $270,000 $123 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,828/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of February 2022

Beautifully rehabbed, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, brick, raised ranch on a quiet block in Calumet Heights. Gorgeous hardwood floors on the main level, open living and dining room layout with recessed lighting and customized, tray ceiling, brand new kitchen complete with ceramic tile, quartz countertops, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances and contemporary light fixtures, ceiling fans in all bedrooms and in the eat-in kitchen area. Both bathrooms have custom ceramic bath/showers, new fixtures and vanities. Full, finished basement with large family room and bonus area, basement bathroom, cedar closet for additional storage. There is central air conditioning, a nice, fenced in backyard, and a detached 2 car garage. This house is a gem - pack your bags and move in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Portia Hawkins

Phenomenal Properties Inc License #471019277 Listed on: 12/23/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Henry Edwards

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475126886

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,731

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 4,373 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 35x124
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Insulated Windows
  • Panel Doors
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near park

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,731

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Raised Ranch
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Raised Ranch
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Walkout
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Ceilings - 9 Foot, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Some Insulated Wndws
  • LivingArea: 2200
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2200
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 2200
  • Door Features: Panel Door(s)

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(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, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1004
  • Lot Dimensions: 35X124
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2730.53
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 23, 2021
Closed on
Mar 14, 2022
Sold by
Lott Portia E and Hawkins Portia E
Bought by
Townsend-Baldwin Mary Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Portia Hawkins
Phenomenal Properties Inc
Buyer's Agent
Henry Edwards
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$275,900
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-2.14%
Current Estimated Value
$312,425

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$42,425
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.79%
Original Mortgage
$6,000
Outstanding Balance
$5,576
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Estimated Equity
$306,849

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 23, 2021
Closed on
Feb 28, 2022
Sold by
Lott Portia E and Hawkins Portia E
Bought by
Townsend-Baldwin Mary Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Portia Hawkins
Phenomenal Properties Inc
Buyer's Agent
Henry Edwards
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$275,900
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-2.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$6,000
Outstanding Balance
$5,576
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Estimated Equity
$306,849

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2019
Sold by
Burt Charles A and Gambrell Virgia Darene
Bought by
Lott Portia E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,800
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2008
Sold by
Brown Lillian B
Bought by
Declarati Brown Lillian B and Lillian B Brown Self Declaration Of Trus
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Townsend-Baldwin Mary Elizabeth $270,000 --
Townsend-Baldwin Mary Elizabeth $270,000 --
Lott Portia E $128,000 Attorney
Declarati Brown Lillian B -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Townsend-Baldwin Mary Elizabeth $6,000
Open Townsend-Baldwin Mary Elizabeth $256,500
Previous Owner Lott Portia E $108,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/28/2022 02/28/22 Sold $270,000 -2.1% $123 / Sq Ft
12/25/2021 12/25/21 Pending -- -- --
12/23/2021 12/23/21 For Sale $275,900 -- $125 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $2,471 $15,700 $3,281 $12,419
2024 $2,471 $15,700 $3,281 $12,419
2023 $3,094 $15,000 $5,469 $9,531
2022 $3,094 $15,000 $5,469 $9,531
2021 $3,025 $14,999 $5,468 $9,531
2020 $2,731 $12,227 $3,937 $8,290
2019 $2,707 $13,437 $3,937 $9,500
2018 $2,661 $13,437 $3,937 $9,500
2017 $2,923 $13,548 $3,500 $10,048
2016 $1,861 $13,548 $3,500 $10,048
2015 $1,443 $13,548 $3,500 $10,048
2014 $1,977 $13,197 $2,625 $10,572
2013 $2,406 $13,197 $2,625 $10,572
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Portia Hawkins

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Portia Hawkins

    Phenomenal Properties Inc

    (773) 507-8322

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Portia Hawkins
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  • Henry Edwards

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Henry Edwards

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (312) 642-1400

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Henry Edwards
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11293370

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 25-01-219-043-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60617 Calumet Heights

8909 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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