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Property Description
Sunny and bright oversized raised ranch in Garfield Ridge. Recently remodeled with laminate floors throughout. 3 good-sized bedrooms. Eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances (including dishwasher and microwave) has abundant cabinetry with upgraded hardware. Ceramic bath recently remodeled. Oversized living room has newer bay window and ceiling fan. Newer windows throughout. Interior white panel doors recently replaced. Roof replaced in 2025. Central air conditioning and detached 2 car garage are great amenities. Full unfinished basement was recently painted and provides extra storage or use as a recreational room. Quiet, dead-end street provides residents with lots of parking. Must see!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5920 S Merrimac Ave
General
- Price: $339,000
- Taxes: $5,246 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12682372
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Clearing
- County: Cook
- Township: Lake
- Driving Directions: east/west on 55th St to Merrimac Ave, 1-way 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, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,020
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1960
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2025
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.069
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 121
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1960
- Tax Amount: $5,246.82
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 19173020170000
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Schools
Schools serving 5920 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 | 0.4 mi |
Kennedy High School 6325 West 56th Street, Chicago, IL 60638 | 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 5920 S Merrimac Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,667
—
$26,000
18%
2023
$4,667
3%
$21,999
—
2022
$4,550
3%
$21,999
—
2021
$4,424
—
$21,999
12%
2020
$4,413
—
$19,683
-10%
2019
$4,422
2%
$21,871
—
2018
$4,348
9%
$21,871
18%
2017
$4,006
7%
$18,487
—
2016
$3,727
9%
$18,487
—
2015
$3,412
11%
$18,487
13%
2014
$3,067
2%
$16,401
—
2013
$3,007
1%
$16,401
—
2012
$2,967
—
$16,401
—
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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5920 S Merrimac Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638 (MLS# 12682372) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 5920 S Merrimac Avenue is currently listed for $339,000 and was received on June 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 5920 S Merrimac Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Clearing? You can browse all Clearing real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

