Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/29/2026
Listed
$465,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Rare opportunity in the heart of Garfield Ridge. This expansive all-brick Chicago Bungalow delivers over 4,000 sq ft of fully finished, heated living space across three levels, a true standout in the neighborhood. With 6 bedrooms and 3 full baths, the layout is ideal for large families or multi-generational living, featuring a fully independent second floor with its own living room, three bedrooms, and a primary bedroom. The finished basement adds over 1,200 sq ft of additional space complete with a dedicated laundry room and a classic laundry chute from the second floor. Hardwood floors throughout the main floor, with hardwood waiting under the rugs on the second floor as well. Major mechanicals are within 5-10 years of age, including the furnace, boiler, solar panels, and roof for both the home and garage.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5530 S Merrimac Ave
General
- Price: $465,000
- Taxes: $4,439 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12662690
- Updated: 5/31/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Dining Combo
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Garfield Ridge
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: S Narragansett to 55th turn Left to head E on 55th to Merrimac, turn Right to head south to property
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Elementary School: Kinzie Elementary School
- Middle School: Kinzie Elementary School
- High School: Kennedy High School
- Private School: Kennedy 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
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow, Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cape Cod
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Square Feet: 2,750
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1969
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 126
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1969
- Tax Amount: $4,439.82
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19171020390000
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Schools
Schools serving 5530 S Merrimac Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kinzie Elementary School 5625 South Mobile Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 | K-8 | 0.1 mi |
Kennedy High School 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 | 9-12 | 0.1 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 5530 S Merrimac Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 5530 S Merrimac Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$6,152
—
$36,000
24%
2023
$6,152
34%
$28,999
—
2022
$4,583
-1%
$28,999
—
2021
$4,626
14%
$28,999
23%
2020
$4,048
-11%
$23,636
-17%
2019
$4,525
2%
$28,554
—
2018
$4,448
15%
$28,554
19%
2017
$3,875
-2%
$23,957
—
2016
$3,967
10%
$23,957
—
2015
$3,592
14%
$23,957
13%
2014
$3,139
3%
$21,189
—
2013
$3,058
—
$21,189
—
2012
$3,059
—
$21,189
—
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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5530 S Merrimac Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12662690) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 5530 S Merrimac Avenue is currently listed for $465,000 and was received on May 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 5530 S Merrimac Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Garfield Ridge? You can browse all Garfield Ridge real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.