7646 S Merrill Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649
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7646 S Merrill Avenue,Chicago, IL 60649
$238,000
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,394 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: clifford cadle
Office: bel-am realty
MLS#:12650798
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$238,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$170.73
About this home
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1921
- Listing ID #:12650798
- Updated:September 21, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:9
- Basement Description:Full, Unfinished
- Living area:1,394 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Window Unit(s)
- Heating:Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1921
- Building area:1,394 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.11 Acres
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Chicago Vocational Career Acad S
- Middle school:Bouchet Elementary School Math &
- Elementary school:Bouchet Elementary School Math &
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$238,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$170.73
- Tax amount:$2,971 (2023)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Detached Garage, Garage, Off Alley
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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