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Property Description
Fully remodeled home has been updated from every angle and offers a total of 5 bedrooms with a separate living space on the second floor, perfect for extended family or anyone looking to rent it out and lower their mortgage. The home comes with all new windows, 2 new A/C units, two new furnaces, new electrical, new concrete on both sides of the house and the parking path for 2 cars, right side of the house has been fully waterproofed. Both kitchens are brand new with quartz countertops plus stainless steel appliances on the first floor. Hardwood floors run through the main level and you also get three new full baths and a 75 gallon water heater. Finished Basement with the 5th room and full bath. Generous size backyard.Nothing to do here but move in and enjoy a fully updated space. You're minutes from the Galewood Metra stop, The Brickyard and just a quick drive to Oak Park's downtown with restaurants, shops and everything you need close by. Don't miss this one!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1719 N Merrimac Ave
General
- Price: $435,000
- Taxes: $4,033 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12536290
- Updated: 1/2/2026
- Added to Site: 26 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: CHI - Austin
- County: Cook
- Township: Jefferson
- Driving Directions: North Ave to Merrimac, north to property
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,950
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1923
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2025
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 33 x 140 x 28 x 146
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1923
- Tax Amount: $4,033.77
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 13323100130000
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Schools
Schools serving 1719 N Merrimac Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lovett Elementary School 6333 West Bloomingdale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 | PK-8 | 0.1 mi |
Steinmetz Academic Centre High School 3030 North Mobile Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634 | 9-12 | 1.7 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 1719 N Merrimac Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/22/2025
Listed
$435,000
135.14%
MLS
12/19/2024
Sold
$185,000
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Public Record
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 1719 N Merrimac Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,118
5%
$16,000
—
2022
$2,026
1%
$16,000
—
2021
$2,013
-24%
$16,000
-8%
2020
$2,646
—
$17,453
-10%
2019
$2,658
72%
$19,393
—
2018
$1,547
-54%
$19,393
23%
2017
$3,397
65%
$15,770
—
2016
$2,057
4%
$15,770
—
2015
$1,977
1%
$15,770
3%
2014
$1,961
7%
$15,318
—
2013
$1,831
19%
$15,318
—
2012
$1,535
—
$15,318
—
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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1719 N Merrimac Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 (MLS# 12536290) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 1719 N Merrimac Avenue is currently listed for $435,000 and was received on December 22, 2025. Want to learn more about 1719 N Merrimac Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Austin? You can browse all Austin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

