For Sale House MLS# 12773526

5540 S Merrimac Avenue

Chicago, IL 60638

$486,000

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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!

Property details

Property

Type
single
Year built
1951
Living area
1,727 sqft
Price / sqft
$281
List date
Sep 30, 2026

Schools

District
Chicago Public School District 299

Location

Subdivision
Garfield Ridge
Neighborhood
Garfield Ridge

Location

Neighborhood
Garfield Ridge
School district
Chicago Public School District 299

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Listed by Alberto Diaz, Century 21 NuVision Real Estate

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