For Sale: 5540 S Merrimac Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638. 3-bedroom 3-bath, 1727 sf, 1951 GARFIELD RIDGE $486,000 begin new search
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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!

Address 5540 S Merrimac Avenue

Chicago, IL 60638
Listing Status Active
Asking Price $486,000
On Market Date Sep 30, 2026
Escrow Date Oct 13, 2026
Special Listing ConditionsNone
Offered for Sale or RentNo
Property TypeResidential
Rooms
RoomsEating Area, Recreation Room, Enclosed Porch
Square Footage 1,727 sq ft (Estimated)
Flooring Hardwood
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3 full
Total Rooms9
Assessor Square Feet1227
Interior FeaturesIn-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room
Window FeaturesScreens
AtticDormer, Finished
AppliancesRange, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry LocationGas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Disability AccessNo
BasementFinished, Full
Basement BathroomYes
Lot SizeLess Than .25 Acre
Building & Exterior
Year Built1951
Built Before 1978Yes
RehabbedNo
RebuiltNo
New ConstructionNo
Property StyleDetached Single
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialsBrick
RoofAsphalt
FoundationConcrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions7500
FencingFenced
Parking
Total Parking Spaces2
Garage Spaces2
Parking FeaturesConcrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Garage
HOA & Building Amenities
HOA Fee IncludesNone
Special AssessmentsNo
Community FeaturesCurbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Board Number8
Utilities
ElectricCircuit Breakers
Water SourceLake Michigan, Public
SewerPublic Sewer
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Location & Schools
NeighborhoodCHI - Garfield Ridge
TownshipLake
DirectionsARCHER AVENUE EAST OR WEST TO MERRIMAC AVENUE (6400 WEST) THEN SOUTH TO ADDRESS.
Middle School District299
High School District299
Taxes & Listing Details
Tax ExemptionsHomeowner, Senior, Senior Freeze
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionClosing
Broker Owned or InterestNo
General InformationNone
ContingencyHouse to Close (48 Hr Kick-out)
Currently LeasedNo
Listing History
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Public Records
County Cook
Tax PIN 19171020220000
Property Tax $1,444.62 for the year 2025
Street Locator

South of Chicago Avenue

South of Division Street

West of La Salle

West of Michigan Avenue

South of North Avenue

South of Roosevelt Road

Distance to L2.1 miles · Midway
Distance to Starbucks0.5 miles · Starbucks, 6107 S Archer Ave
Distance to Lake Michigan 9.7 miles
Corporate LimitsChicago
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Listing Source
Platform MRED
MLS Number MRD12773526
Courtesy of Century 21 NuVision Real Estate
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