Sold196d on market
5543 S Merrimac Ave
Chicago, IL, 60638 • Garfield Ridge • Cook County
$335,000
$173/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,934Sqft
0.09 acLot
1949Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1949 · 77 years of history
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
7 views
People checking out this listing
196 days on market
Established listing
$173/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1949
5543 S Merrimac Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 is a single family home that contains 1,934 sq ft and was built in 1949. It contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This home last sold for $335,000 in September 2025. The Zestimate for this house is $343,100. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $2,838/mo.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,089/month
Principal & Interest$1,642
Property Tax$335
Insurance$112
Down payment20% ($67,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $268,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingleFamily
Year Built1949
HeatingGas
CoolingCentral
ParkingGarage - Detached
Lot3,750 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Year built1949
Systems
HeatingGas
CoolingCentral
RoofShake / Shingle
Water / SewerSewer-Public
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage - Detached
BasementFinished
Lot3,750 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGarfield Ridge
Annual tax$4,541
Parcel1917103031
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Heating
Gas
Cooling
Central
Exterior Features
Exterior
Brick
Parking
Garage - Detached
Room details
1 room detailed
Dining Room
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market196
Est. value$343,100
Est. rent$2,838/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$173
Last sold$335,000
Tour days6
Views7
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2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60638
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 25, 2025Sold$335,000$173Public Record
Mar 31, 2020Listing Removed$252,000$130CENTURY 21 Lullo
Nov 9, 2019Price Change$252,000$130CENTURY 21 Lullo
Sep 18, 2019Price Change$262,000$135CENTURY 21 Lullo
Aug 15, 2019Price Change$264,900$137Wilk Real Estate
Aug 13, 2019Listed For Sale$262,500$136Wilk Real Estate
Jul 21, 2019Pending Sale$262,500$136Wilk Real Estate
Jul 6, 2019Price Change$262,500$136Wilk Real Estate
Apr 11, 2019Listed For Sale$269,900$140First Capital Realtors
Feb 8, 2000Sold$86,000$44Public Record
Sold$335,000
Sep 25, 2025•$173/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$252,000
Mar 31, 2020•$130/sqft•CENTURY 21 Lullo
Price Change$252,000
Nov 9, 2019•$130/sqft•CENTURY 21 Lullo
Price Change$262,000
Sep 18, 2019•$135/sqft•CENTURY 21 Lullo
Price Change$264,900
Aug 15, 2019•$137/sqft•Wilk Real Estate
Listed For Sale$262,500
Aug 13, 2019•$136/sqft•Wilk Real Estate
Pending Sale$262,500
Jul 21, 2019•$136/sqft•Wilk Real Estate
Price Change$262,500
Jul 6, 2019•$136/sqft•Wilk Real Estate
Listed For Sale$269,900
Apr 11, 2019•$140/sqft•First Capital Realtors
Sold$86,000
Feb 8, 2000•$44/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$4,541$24,723
Apr 10, 2022$4,407$24,723
Apr 10, 2021$4,858$27,489
Apr 10, 2020$4,795$24,486
Apr 10, 2019$4,808$27,207
Apr 10, 2018$4,726$27,207
Apr 10, 2017$4,254$23,005
Apr 10, 2016$4,135$23,005
Apr 10, 2015$3,762$23,005
Apr 10, 2014$4,017$24,054
Apr 10, 2013$2,363$15,521
Apr 10, 2012$2,356$15,521
Apr 10, 2011$2,991$22,373
Apr 10, 2010$2,872$22,373
Apr 10, 2009$2,584$22,373
Apr 10, 2008$2,523$24,171
Apr 10, 2007$2,152$24,171
Apr 10, 2006$1,986$24,171
Apr 10, 2005$2,077$17,205
Apr 10, 2004$2,057$17,205
Apr 10, 2003$1,970$17,205
Apr 10, 2002$2,083$13,304
Apr 10, 2001$876$13,304
Apr 10, 2000$960$13,304
Apr 10, 1999$960$11,857
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Chicago, IL • Cook County
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