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$238,000 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,394 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 7 days ago
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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 for 7646 S Merrill Ave

General

  • Price: $238,000
  • Taxes: $2,971 (2023)
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12650798
  • Updated: 9/29/2026
  • Added to Site: 138 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 serving 7646 S Merrill Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy
7355 South Jeffery Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60649
K-80.4 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
9-111.2 mi
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Price & Sales History for 7646 S Merrill Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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9/03/2026
Price Reduced
$238,000
-4.76%
MLS
5/21/2026
Listed
$249,900
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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 $238,000 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.

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