5540 S Merrimac Avenue, Chicago IL 60638
$486,000

5540 S Merrimac Avenue, Chicago IL 60638

$486,000
New
Garfield Ridge Detached Single

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Property Description

BEAUTIFUL BRICK CAPE COD 1.5 STORY HOME IN HIGHLY DESIRABLE GARFIELD RIDGE ON AN OVERSIZED 60-FOOT-WIDE LOT WITH SIDE YARD AND CONCRETE SIDE DRIVEWAY LEADING TO A 2-CAR DETACHED GARAGE! MAIN LEVEL FEATURES TWO BEDROOMS, SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM, SEPARATE DINING ROOM, BRIGHT KITCHEN, FULL BATHROOM AND REAR ENCLOSED PORCH. REAR ENTRANCES PROVIDE BOTH COMBINED AND SEPARATE ACCESS TO THE SECOND LEVEL, OFFERING A PRIVATE LIVING ARRANGEMENT WITH ONE BEDROOM, FAMILY ROOM, EATING AREA AND FULL BATHROOM - PERFECT FOR OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS OR EXTENDED FAMILY. HUGE OPEN FINISHED BASEMENT PROVIDES EXCELLENT ADDITIONAL LIVING AND ENTERTAINING SPACE. HOME INCLUDES TWO ELECTRIC PANELS AND A NEW ARCHITECTURAL ROOF ON THE GARAGE. PRIME LOCATION NEAR ARCHER, NARRAGANSETT AND HARLEM AVENUES, I-55, MIDWAY AIRPORT, SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. A RARE OPPORTUNITY WITH EXTRA SPACE INSIDE AND OUT! CLICK ON THE VIRTUAL TOUR ICON ABOVE THE PROPERTY PHOTOS FOR A PRIVATE TOUR!

Features & Information

Key Details
  • List Price $486,000
  • Property Taxes $1,445
  • Square Feet 0
  • Year Built 1951
  • Status New
  • Market Time 1

Rooms
  • Total Rooms 9
  • Number of Bedrooms 3
  • Number of Bathrooms 3

  • Primary Bedroom
  • Room Size 12X14
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Primary Bathroom None

  • Bedroom 2
  • Room Size 12X13
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Bedroom 3
  • Room Size 12X10
  • Floor Level Second
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Living Room
  • Room Size 14X17
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Family Room
  • Room Size 20X27
  • Floor Level Basement
  • Flooring Vinyl

  • Dining Room
  • Room Size 14X14
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Kitchen
  • Room Size 14X12
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Vinyl

Additional Rooms

  • Eating Area
  • Room Size 10X12
  • Floor Level Second
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl

  • Recreation Room
  • Room Size 12X14
  • Floor Level Second
  • Flooring Hardwood

  • Enclosed Porch
  • Room Size 10X10
  • Floor Level Main
  • Flooring Carpet

  • Laundry
  • Room Size 5X8
  • Floor Level Basement
  • Flooring Vinyl

Interior Features

  • Appliances
  • Appliances Included Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heating Type Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning Central Air

Exterior Features

  • Building Information
  • Age of Building 71-80 Years
  • Recent Rehab No

  • Parking
  • # of Cars 2

Location
  • County Cook
  • Township Lake
  • Corporate Limits Chicago
  • Directions to Property Archer Avenue East Or West To Merrimac Avenue (6400 West) Then South To Address.

  • Schools
  • Elementary School District 299
  • Junior High District 299
  • High School District: 299

  • Property Taxes
  • Tax 1444.62
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Tax Exemptions Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze
  • Parcel Identification Number 19171020220000

  • Lot Information
  • Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre

Listed by Alberto Diaz for Century 21 NuVision Real Estate | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 10/4/2026 7:02 PM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Explore Garfield Ridge

The southwest Chicago neighborhood of Garfield Ridge manages to retain its original rural charm while seamlessly melding urban culture and suburban design. This odd hodgepodge results in an idyllic spot for families, people transitioning to the Chicago area, and anyone who enjoys having a house and yard, but likes to jet into the city at the drop of a hat. With Midway Airport next door, you could jet to any city at the drop of a hat really – but most Garfield Ridge residents prefer to stick to their own neighborhood, which is big on traditional comfort food and friendly pubs. Mom-and-pop bakeries and family-run diners are all the rage in Garfield Ridge, but it's still easy to get a good slice of pizza or slab of ribs whenever the mood strikes.

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