PendingPrice Reduced

$238,000

$259,900
7646 MERRILL Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
4 Beds3 Baths0 sqft131 days
7646 MERRILL Avenue·Chicago, IL 60649
4Bedrooms
3Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1921Year Built
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.

MLS# 12650798Listed May 21, 2026Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms4
Total Bathrooms3
Full Baths2
Half Baths1
Total Rooms9

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces2
Year Built1921
Lot Size0.107 acres

Location

CountyCook
TownshipHyde Park
Zip Code60649

Financial

List Price$238,000
Original Price$259,900
Annual Taxes (2023)$2,971
Monthly Tax Est.$248
Parcel #20254100320000
Interior Features

Heating

Natural GasRadiator(s)

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Basement

UnfinishedFull
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Vinyl SidingBrick

Roof

Asphalt

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features

Other
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Parking

Off AlleyNo GarageYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
HOA & Community

HOA Includes

None

Community Features

SidewalksStreet Lights
Schools
Elementary
Bouchet Elementary School Math &
District: 299
Middle School
Bouchet Elementary School Math &
District: 299
High School
Chicago Vocational Career Acad S
District: 299
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$2,971
Tax Year 2023
Monthly Tax Est.
$248
per month
Price Reduced by $21,900
Original list price: $259,900
Property Location

7646 MERRILL Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649 — Cook County

$238,000
7646 MERRILL Avenue
4 bd3 ba0 sqft
VL
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
131 days on market
2-car garage
0.107 acres
$2,971/yr taxes
Price reduced $21,900
$1,498
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$1,251/mo
Property Tax
$248/mo
$238,000
20% — $47,600
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$190,400
Down Payment
$47,600

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

Listed by
BEL-AM REALTY
Agent: Clifford Cadle
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