Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/21/2026
Listed
$249,900
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Property Description
1ST TIME HOME BUYERS, INVESTORS & REHABBERS - SOUTH SHORE BUNGALOW PRICED TO SELL! 7646 S. Merrill Avenue | Chicago, IL 60649 | $259,900 | AS-IS Classic 2-story Chicago brick bungalow - brick first floor, vinyl siding second floor, asphalt shingle roof, detached 2-car garage. FIRST FLOOR: Foyer, formal living room, formal dining room, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, hardwood floors throughout, tile in kitchen and bath, enclosed porch off dining room and kitchen. SECOND FLOOR: 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, sitting room, plus a dormer that can be converted into a 6th bedroom or primary suite, significantly increasing the value of the home after renovation. BASEMENT: Unfinished - 5th bedroom, half bath, utility and laundry room, storage room, and plenty of open space. Your opportunity to design and build exactly what you need. This is a 5-bedroom home with the potential to become a 6-bedroom after the dormer conversion. Similar homes in South Shore have sold for $280K-$390K. The Obama Presidential Center is minutes away. South Shore is a neighborhood on the rise - now is the time to BUY. FINANCING: This property is FHA 203(K) and VA Renovation loan eligible - buy it AND fund your full rehab in ONE loan, ONE closing, ONE payment. FHA 203(K): 3.5% down, 620 minimum credit score. VA: zero down, no PMI, flexible credit. First-time buyers - this is your opportunity to build real wealth through homeownership. Sold AS-IS. No repairs. Pre-approval or proof of funds required with all offers. Distressed/foreclosure sale - special warranty deed. Allow additional time for title clearance. Contact listing agent for viewing instructions. ChatGPT AI was used to review this narrative.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 7646 S Merrill Ave
General
- Price: $249,900
- Taxes: $2,971 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12650798
- Updated: 7/30/2026
- Added to Site: 88 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Adult Community, Assisted Living, Historical District
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Other
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - South Shore
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: FROM THE NORTH - SOUTHBOUND ON SOUTH JEFFERY BLVD TO 77th STREET, TURN LEFT TO MERRILL, THEN TURN LEFT TO 7646 - ON THE LEFT SIDE. FROM THE SOUTH - NORTHBOUND ON SOUTH JEFFERY BLVD TO 77th STREET, TURN RIGHT TO MERRILL, THEN TURN LEFT TO 7646 - ON THE LEFT SIDE.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Elementary School: Bouchet Elementary School Math &
- Middle School: Bouchet Elementary School Math &
- High School: Chicago Vocational Career Acad S
- Private School: Chicago Vocational Career Acad S
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,394
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1921
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.107
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 4662
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced, Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1921
- Tax Amount: $2,971
- Tax Year: 2023
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: In Foreclosure
- Property ID: 20254100320000
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Schools
Schools serving 7646 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 | 0.4 mi |
South Shore Intl Col Prep High School 1955 East 75th Street, Chicago, IL 60649 | 12- | 0.3 mi |
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School 2100 East 87th Street, Chicago, IL 60617 | 9-11 | 1.2 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 7646 S Merrill Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 7646 S Merrill Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,971
—
$13,601
-32%
2023
$2,971
108%
$19,999
—
2022
$1,425
5%
$19,999
—
2021
$1,356
-3%
$19,999
46%
2020
$1,400
—
$13,693
-10%
2019
$1,396
2%
$15,215
—
2018
$1,374
-7%
$15,215
2%
2017
$1,472
-22%
$14,873
—
2016
$1,876
4%
$14,873
—
2015
$1,803
-15%
$14,873
6%
2014
$2,128
3%
$14,037
—
2013
$2,075
—
$14,037
—
2012
$2,071
—
$14,037
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7646 S Merrill Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649 (MLS# 12650798) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 7646 S Merrill Avenue is currently listed for $249,900 and was received on May 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 7646 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.