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Property Description
Seeing is believing. Move right into this completely remodeled ranch house with a huge fenced backyard and a garage. Remodeled kitchen, flooring, and granite countertops. Laminated wood flooring in the living room and bedrooms with new ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen and utility room. Updated bathroom with new vanity, toilet, and classy ceramic tiles for tub surround. This home has been beautifully kept with neutral colors. Newer appliances in the kitchen and utility room (Washer and Dryer) with extra cabinets in the laundry room. Newer AC, roof, and a new water heater (2023). Neutral decor throughout. Large Deck in great condition with a fenced yard.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 343 Merrimac St
General
- Price: $159,900
- Taxes: $7,935 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12683969
- Updated: 6/24/2026
- Added to Site: 16 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: None
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Park Forest
- County: Cook
- Township: Rich
- Driving Directions: Sauk trail to Idianwood, S to Marquette, W to Merrimac
School Information
- School District: 163
- Elem School District: 163
- Midd School District: 163
- High School District: 227
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiant
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Blinds
- Square Feet: 1,250
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1952
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2024
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1763
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 60 x 128
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: Yes
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1952
- Tax Amount: $7,935
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 31363110170000
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Schools
Schools serving 343 Merrimac St
School Districts:Park Forest School District 163, Rich Township High School District 227
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mohawk Primary Center 301 Mohawk Street, Park Forest, IL 60466 | 3-6 | 0.4 mi |
Barack Obama School of Ldership 401 Concord Drive, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 | PK-3 | 2.2 mi |
Michelle Obama School of Technology 530 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest, IL 60466 | 7-8 | 0.8 mi |
Rich Township High School 3600 203rd Street, Olympia Fields, IL 60461 | 9-12 | 3.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 343 Merrimac St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/21/2026
Listed
$159,900
433%
MLS
10/03/2016
Sold
$30,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 343 Merrimac St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$7,320
56%
$10,000
186%
2022
$4,702
2%
$3,497
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2021
$4,614
10%
$3,497
—
2020
$4,207
-27%
$3,497
-34%
2019
$5,802
4%
$5,331
—
2018
$5,592
1%
$5,331
—
2017
$5,558
5%
$5,331
—
2016
$5,278
2%
$5,309
—
2015
$5,158
100%
$5,309
—
2014
$2,584
-50%
$5,309
-14%
2013
$5,213
5%
$6,170
—
2012
$4,983
—
$6,170
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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343 Merrimac Street, Park Forest, IL 60466 (MLS# 12683969) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 343 Merrimac Street is currently listed for $159,900 and was received on June 21, 2026. Want to learn more about 343 Merrimac Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Park Forest? You can browse all Park Forest real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

