7545 S Merrill Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649 - Photo 1

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$166,500

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
2,200 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Classic Chicago Bungalow with Endless Potential! Attention savvy investors, rehabbers and 203k buyers-this is your chance to bring new life to a solid South Shore classic! This charming bungalow offers great bones and plenty of character, featuring a permitted dormered second floor and a roof just 13 years old. While the home is in need of updates, it's not a total gut, making it an ideal project for those looking to renovate with vision and value in mind. Like units in this neighborhood sell upwards of 400k remodeled. Sold strictly as-is, where-is, with buyer responsible for clean out. This is an excellent opportunity to invest in a well-built home with plenty of upside in a desirable neighborhood. Don't miss out-bring your ideas and make this gem shine again!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 7545 S Merrill Ave

General

Sold For: $166,500
Taxes: $2,686 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12353164
Added to Site: 257 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

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: On Site, Detached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: CHI - South Shore
County: Cook
Driving Directions: 76th street East/ West to Merrill, north to address0

School Information

School District: 299
Midd School District: 299

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Steam

Utilities

Water: Public

Structural Information

Construction: Brick
Exterior Const.: Brick
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
Square Feet: 2,200
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1920
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
Lot Dimensions: 28 x 125

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1920
Tax Amount: $2,686
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 20254030130000

Listed by EXIT Strategy Realty
Sold by Keller Williams ONEChicago

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Schools

Schools serving 7545 S Merrill Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299

Name	Grades	Distance
Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy 7355 South Jeffery Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60649	K-8	0.3 mi
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School 2100 East 87th Street, Chicago, IL 60617	9-11	1.3 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 7545 S Merrill Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/22/2025

Sold

$166,500

-7.5%

MLS

5/01/2025

Listed

$180,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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7545 S Merrill Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649 (MLS# 12353164) is a Single Family property that was sold at $166,500 on July 22, 2025. Want to learn more about 7545 S Merrill Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Shore? You can browse all South Shore real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

7545 S Merrill Ave Chicago, IL 60649