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$486,000

5540 Merrimac Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638
3 Beds3 Baths0 sqft7 days
5540 Merrimac Avenue·Chicago, IL 60638
3Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1951Year Built
About This Home

BEAUTIFUL BRICK CAPE COD 1.5 STORY HOME IN HIGHLY DESIRABLE GARFIELD RIDGE ON AN OVERSIZED 60-FOOT-WIDE LOT WITH SIDE YARD AND CONCRETE SIDE DRIVEWAY LEADING TO A 2-CAR DETACHED GARAGE! MAIN LEVEL FEATURES TWO BEDROOMS, SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM, SEPARATE DINING ROOM, BRIGHT KITCHEN, FULL BATHROOM AND REAR ENCLOSED PORCH. REAR ENTRANCES PROVIDE BOTH COMBINED AND SEPARATE ACCESS TO THE SECOND LEVEL, OFFERING A PRIVATE LIVING ARRANGEMENT WITH ONE BEDROOM, FAMILY ROOM, EATING AREA AND FULL BATHROOM - PERFECT FOR OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS OR EXTENDED FAMILY. HUGE OPEN FINISHED BASEMENT PROVIDES EXCELLENT ADDITIONAL LIVING AND ENTERTAINING SPACE. HOME INCLUDES TWO ELECTRIC PANELS AND A NEW ARCHITECTURAL ROOF ON THE GARAGE. PRIME LOCATION NEAR ARCHER, NARRAGANSETT AND HARLEM AVENUES, I-55, MIDWAY AIRPORT, SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. A RARE OPPORTUNITY WITH EXTRA SPACE INSIDE AND OUT! CLICK ON THE VIRTUAL TOUR ICON ABOVE THE PROPERTY PHOTOS FOR A PRIVATE TOUR!

MLS# 12773526Listed September 30, 2026ResidentialCape Cod
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms3
Total Bathrooms3
Full Baths3
Half Baths0
Total Rooms9

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Year Built1951
Lot Size7500

Location

CountyCook
TownshipLake
Zip Code60638

Financial

List Price$486,000
Annual Taxes (2025)$1,445
Monthly Tax Est.$120
Parcel #19171020220000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeRefrigeratorWasherDryer

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

FinishedFull

Laundry

Gas Dryer HookupSink
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake MichiganPublic

Electric

Circuit Breakers

Parking

ConcreteGarage Door OpenerYesDetachedGarage
HOA & Community

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$1,445
Tax Year 2025
Monthly Tax Est.
$120
per month
Property Location

5540 Merrimac Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 — Cook County

$486,000
5540 Merrimac Avenue
3 bd3 ba0 sqft
VL
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Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
7 days on market
2-car garage
7500
$1,445/yr taxes
$2,675
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$2,554/mo
Property Tax
$120/mo
$486,000
20% — $97,200
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$388,800
Down Payment
$97,200

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
Century 21 NuVision Real Estate
Agent: Alberto Diaz
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