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Property Details
Price:
$486,000
MLS #:
MRD12773526
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
chigarfieldridge
Listed Date:
Sep 30, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,727
Year Built:
1951
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Schools
School District:
299
Interior
Appliances
Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features
In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Exterior
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Community Features
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Construction Materials
Brick
Fencing
Fenced
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Roof
Asphalt
Window Features
Screens
Financial
HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$1,445
Map
Community
- Address5540 S Merrimac Avenue Chicago IL
- CityChicago
- CountyCook
- Zip Code60638
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Chicago as of Oct 10, 2026
2,728
Single Family Listed
66
Avg DOM
237
Avg $ / SqFt
$557,612
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 5540 S Merrimac Avenue Chicago IL is a Single Family for sale in Chicago, IL, 60638. It is listed for $486,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 1,727 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1951. The current price per square foot is $281. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Chicago is $237. The average listing price for Single Family in Chicago is $557,612.
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5540 S Merrimac Avenue
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