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$265,000 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,500 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 days ago
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Spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home with a finished basement offering additional living space and flexibility. Situated on a quiet residential block, this property presents a strong opportunity for buyers or investors looking to add value. Property is being sold as-is. Great potential with room to make it your own. Property subject to Short Sale.

Full Property Details for 8918 S Merrill Ave

General

  • Price: $265,000
  • Taxes: $4,018 (2023)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12711176
  • Updated: 7/24/2026
  • Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: CHI - Calumet Heights
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Hyde Park
  • Driving Directions: 89th Street East of Jeffery Blvd, South on Merrill Avenue (one way) to address.

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, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Const.: Brick, Stone
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 2,500
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.0861
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 3750

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1951
  • Tax Amount: $4,018
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 25012180270000

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Schools serving 8918 S Merrill Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Hoyne Elementary School
8905 South Crandon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
K-30.2 mi
Warren Elementary School, Chicago, IL
9239 South Jeffery Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60617
PK-30.4 mi
Bowen High School
2710 East 89th Street, Chicago, IL 60617
9-110.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 8918 S Merrill Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
Source
7/24/2026
Listed
$265,000
6.85%
MLS
7/02/2020
Sold
$248,000
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Tax History for 8918 S Merrill Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$4,018
—
$19,001
—
2023
$4,018
3%
$18,999
—
2022
$3,919
2%
$18,999
—
2021
$3,831
137%
$18,999
84%
2020
$1,616
1%
$10,337
-9%
2019
$1,598
2%
$11,360
—
2018
$1,569
-8%
$11,360
1%
2017
$1,707
-3%
$11,287
—
2016
$1,765
11%
$11,287
—
2015
$1,592
-3%
$11,287
-1%
2014
$1,644
3%
$11,405
—
2013
$1,600
—
$11,405
—
2012
$1,602
—
$11,405
—
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8918 S Merrill Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 (MLS# 12711176) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 8918 S Merrill Avenue is currently listed for $265,000 and was received on July 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 8918 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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