Active1 days on market
$486,000
5540 Merrimac Avenue
Chicago, IL 60638
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3 full
- Sqft
- 1,727
- $/sqft
- $281
- Built
- 1951
- Type
- Single Family
- MLS#
- MRD12773526
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!
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Estimated monthly cost for this home
20% · $97K
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Term
$2,857/mo
- Principal & interest
- $2,595
- Property taxes
- $120
- Home insurance (est.)
- $142
Estimate only, not a quote or offer of credit. Rate starts from today's market rate (7.03%, 2026-09-24). Taxes from the listing's MRED record. Talk to a lender for real numbers; a Subdiview agent can introduce you to a good one.
Price & tax history
| Listed Sep 30, 2026 | $486,000 |
| 2025 property taxes | $1,445/yr |
From the listing's MRED record. MRED does not publish per-change dates through IDX, so price changes are shown without one rather than guessed.
Where it sits
MRED Broker ReciprocityThis listing is part of the MRED data exchange program provided courtesy of Century 21 NuVision Real Estate, listed by Alberto Diaz.
Information last updated Sep 30, 2026, 8:47 PM.
5540 Merrimac Avenue
Chicago, IL 60638
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Sourced from the MRED MLS feed. Last updated when the listing was modified.
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Basement
- Finished, Full
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Appliances
- Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Rooms total
- 9
- Window features
- Screens
- Laundry features
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
- Interior features
- In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room