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$289,900

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 3,125 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 18 hours ago
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Welcome to 8800 South Merrill Avenue, a well-maintained and character-filled home nestled in a desirable South Chicago neighborhood known for its community feel, convenience, and pride of ownership. This property offers great space and solid bones, blending classic charm with important modern updates. You'll immediately appreciate the brand-new tear-off roof, providing peace of mind for years to come, along with newer HVAC and central air, keeping the home comfortable in every season. Inside, the home is in overall great condition, featuring a functional layout with generous room sizes that allow for both everyday living and entertaining. The home retains its original character, giving it warmth and personality that's hard to find, while still offering plenty of opportunity to personalize and make it your own. Located near parks, schools, shopping, and transportation, this home checks all the boxes for buyers looking for space, updates, and long-term value in a well-established area. Whether you're a first-time buyer, growing household, or someone looking for a move-in-ready home with character, 8800 S. Merrill Ave. is priced to sell and ready for its next chapter. Let's make a house a home.

Full Property Details for 8800 S Merrill Ave

General

  • Price: $289,900
  • Taxes: $2,055 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12558601
  • Updated: 2/19/2026
  • Added to Site: 18 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Appliances: Dishwasher

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1

Additional Information

  • Other Features: Commuter Bus, Interstate Access

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Off-Street, Owned, Garage

Location

  • Area: CHI - Calumet Heights
  • County: Cook
  • Township: South Chicago
  • Driving Directions: I-57 N. Take Exit 65 to S Stony Island Ave. Take exit 65 from I-94 E Merge onto S Stony Island Ave, Turn right onto E 87th St, Turn right onto S Merrill Ave

School Information

  • School District: 299
  • Elem School District: 299
  • Midd School District: 299
  • High School District: 299

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Square Feet: 3,125
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 25 x 125

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1952
  • Tax Amount: $2,055.95
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 25012100210000

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Schools serving 8800 S Merrill Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Hoyne Elementary School
8905 South Crandon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
K-30.3 mi
Warren Elementary School, Chicago, IL
9239 South Jeffery Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60617
PK-30.6 mi
Bowen High School
2710 East 89th Street, Chicago, IL 60617
9-110.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 8800 S Merrill Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
2/02/2026
Listed
$289,900
50.99%
MLS
6/27/2008
Sold
$192,000
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Tax History for 8800 S Merrill Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,048
4%
$12,999
—
2022
$1,976
1%
$12,999
—
2021
$1,950
2%
$12,999
11%
2020
$1,915
3%
$11,678
-9%
2018
$1,861
-2%
$12,834
—
2019
$1,894
-8%
$12,834
—
2017
$2,053
-2%
$12,892
—
2016
$2,087
11%
$12,892
—
2015
$1,886
—
$12,892
1%
2014
$1,889
3%
$12,722
—
2013
$1,840
—
$12,722
—
2012
$1,839
—
$12,722
—
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8800 S Merrill Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 (MLS# 12558601) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 8800 S Merrill Avenue is currently listed for $289,900 and was received on February 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 8800 S Merrill Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Calumet Heights? You can browse all Calumet Heights real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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