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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.
| Address |
7646 S MERRILL Avenue
Chicago, IL 60649 |
| Listing Status | ACTIVE |
| Asking Price | $238,000 |
| On Market Date | $259,900 @ May 21, 2026 |
| Original Entry | May 21, 2026 |
| Square Footage | 1394 sf |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Directions | FROM THE NORTH - SOUTHBOUND ON SOUTH JEFFERY BLVD TO 77th STREET, TURN LEFT TO MERRILL, THEN TURN LEFT TO 7646 - ON THE LEFT SIDE. FROM THE SOUTH - NORTHBOUND ON SOUTH JEFFERY BLVD TO 77th STREET, TURN RIGHT TO MERRILL, THEN TURN LEFT TO 7646 - ON THE LEFT SIDE. |
| Neighborhood | SOUTH SHORE |
| School District | Not Listed |
| Property Type | Fee Simple |
| Assessment | $0 |
| HOA Features | Sidewalks, Street Lights |
| Timeline | Notes |
|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Price reduced to $238,000 #MRD12650798 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Listed for $249,900 #MRD12650798 |
| County | Cook |
| Tax PIN | 20254100320000 |
| Property Tax | $2,971 for the year 2023 |
| Lake Michigan Distance | 1.6 miles |
| Style | Detached Single |
| Material | Other |
| Lot Size | 4662 |
| Fencing | Fenced,Chain Link |
| Topography | Not Listed |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Swimming Pool | Not Listed |
| Parking |
Off Alley
No Garage
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Total Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Non-Garage Spaces:
0 -
|
| View | Not Listed |
| Year Built | 1921 |
| Laundry Location | |
| Elevator | Not Listed |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s) |
| Heating | Natural Gas, Radiator(s) |
| Sewer/Septic | Public Sewer |
| Fireplaces | Not Listed |
| Additional Parcels | No |
| Appliances | No |
| Assessments | No |
| Association | No |
| Association Fee 2 | 0 |
| Association Fee Frequency | Not Applicable |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Basement | Unfinished, Full |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0 |
| Carport Spaces | 0 |
| Cooling | No |
| Foundation Details | Concrete Perimeter |
| Heating | No |
| High School District | 299 |
| Land Lease | No |
| Laundry | No |
| Living Area Source | Assessor |
| Lot Size Source | Survey |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 0 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 0 |
| New Construction | No |
| Number Of Units Total | 0 |
| Number Remotes | 0 |
| Parking | No |
| Patio | No |
| Pool Private | No |
| Property Attached | No |
| Sprinklers | No |
| View | No |
| Well Depth | 0 |
| Well Gallons Per Minute | 0 |
| Well Pump Horsepower | 0 |
| Well Report | No |
| Platform | MRED |
| AOR | |
| MLS Number | MRD12650798 |
| Courtesy of | BEL-AM REALTY |
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