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Property Description
Welcome to this classic Chicago brick bungalow in the Gladstone Park area, with living space across three levels and room to make it your own. The main floor has hardwood floors, ceiling fans and plenty of natural light. The living room opens to a separate dining room with large windows, a great space for family dinners and entertaining. The kitchen has a stainless steel refrigerator and tile floors. There are two bedrooms on the main level, including a primary bedroom with crown molding, a ceiling fan and a walk-in closet, plus a full bath with a tub and a glass-block window. At the back of the house is a large bonus room with big windows, a built-in hutch and two closets. Upstairs are two more bedrooms with dormer windows and built-in cabinets, plus an open landing at the top of the stairs. The full finished basement has tile floors throughout, a large rec room, additional rooms, a full bath with a soaking tub, and a separate laundry room with a utility sink and exterior door. Outside, a deep, fully fenced backyard has a walkway to the alley and room to build a garage. It's close to I-90, the CTA, Metra and the Blue Line.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5707 N Merrimac Ave
General
- Price: $545,000
- Taxes: $6,644 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12795377
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Pool
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Oven
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Location
- Area: CHI - Norwood Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Jefferson
- Driving Directions: 2 WAY STREET OFF OF ELSTON
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Elementary School: Hitch Elementary School
- Middle School: Hitch Elementary School
- High School: Taft High School
- Private School: Taft High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Gas, Steam
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Model: BUNGALOW
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Daylight
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 3,088
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1926
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: BUNGALOW
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0854
- Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1926
- Tax Amount: $6,644.78
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 13053200160000
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Schools
Schools serving 5707 N Merrimac Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hitch Elementary School 5625 North McVicker Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646 | PK-8 | 0.3 mi |
Taft High School 6530 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 5707 N Merrimac Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$6,541
—
$32,000
3%
2023
$6,541
3%
$31,003
—
2022
$6,377
2%
$31,003
—
2021
$6,234
21%
$31,003
34%
2020
$5,147
77%
$23,105
-10%
2019
$2,912
2%
$25,673
—
2018
$2,868
-7%
$25,673
7%
2017
$3,071
-11%
$23,946
—
2016
$3,449
4%
$23,946
-9%
2015
$3,315
1%
$26,377
19%
2014
$3,286
-7%
$22,115
—
2013
$3,544
1%
$22,115
—
2012
$3,521
—
$22,115
—
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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5707 N Merrimac Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646 (MLS# 12795377) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5707 N Merrimac Avenue is currently listed for $545,000 and was received on October 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 5707 N Merrimac Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Norwood Park? You can browse all Norwood Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
