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Property Description
Home Sweet Home!! Welcome to 7948 S Merrimac located in this quiet residential Burbank neighborhood. This is a true family home. The heart of any home is the kitchen, and this one feature granite counters, stainless-steel appliances and table space for dining. Go around the corner to see the huge party sized Family Room with cozy fireplace ideal for family gatherings and entertaining. The bonus room adjacent is ideal for an office, craft room or extra guest room. Brand new carpeting in the living room & all 3 bedrooms ~ new furnace & AC in 2022. The huge fenced in backyard is perfect for family fun complete with a brick paver patio pad ideal for your fire pit and cookouts. The garage was completely replaced approx. 10 years ago ~ the long driveway allows for parking for at least 6 cars. Additionally, you're just minutes from all top local amenities ~ nearby, you'll find the bustling Chicago Ridge Mall offering many shopping & dining options. Enjoy outdoor fun at the at the state-of-the-art park and walking trails just minutes away on 77th Street. Easy access to major highways and public transportation, commuting to downtown Chicago or surrounding suburbs is a breeze. Schedule your tour today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 7948 Merrimac Ave
General
- Price: $285,000
- Taxes: $5,487 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12525958
- Updated: 12/17/2025
- Added to Site: 47 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Crawl Spac
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, Bookcases, Granite Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 8
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off-Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Burbank / Nottingham Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Stickney
- Driving Directions: 79th Street to Merrimac, south to address
School Information
- School District: 111
- Elem School District: 111
- Midd School District: 111
- High School District: 220
- Elementary School: Edward J Tobin Elementary School
- Middle School: Liberty Junior High School
- High School: Reavis High School
- Private School: Reavis High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Model: Cape Cod
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Square Feet: 1,573
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1953
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: Cape Cod
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.243
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 172 x 62
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1953
- Tax Amount: $5,487
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19321010170000
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Schools
Schools serving 7948 Merrimac Ave
School Districts:Burbank School District 111, Reavis Township High School District 220
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Edward J Tobin Elementary School 8501 Narragansett Avenue, Burbank, IL 60459 | K-5 | 0.7 mi |
Reavis High School 6034 West 77th Street, Burbank, IL 60459 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 7948 Merrimac Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/11/2025
Price Reduced
$285,000
-1.72%
MLS
12/01/2025
Listed
$290,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 7948 Merrimac Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$5,487
-7%
$20,999
12%
2022
$5,886
4%
$18,683
—
2021
$5,665
2%
$18,683
—
2020
$5,547
12%
$18,683
9%
2019
$4,938
3%
$17,211
—
2018
$4,795
3%
$17,211
—
2017
$4,657
16%
$17,211
24%
2016
$4,018
5%
$13,900
—
2015
$3,825
-4%
$13,900
-6%
2014
$4,002
-9%
$14,733
-14%
2013
$4,384
3%
$17,212
—
2012
$4,250
—
$17,212
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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7948 Merrimac Avenue, Burbank, IL 60459 (MLS# 12525958) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 7948 Merrimac Avenue is currently listed for $285,000 and was received on December 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 7948 Merrimac Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Burbank? You can browse all Burbank real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

