Sold479d on market
5531 S Merrimac Ave
Chicago, IL, 60638 • Garfield Ridge • Cook County
$320,000
$372/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
860Sqft
0.09 acLot
1952Built
Property DNA
Cape Cod Style
Built 1952 · 74 years of history
2-Car Garage
On Site · Detached · Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 479 days ago · 3 views · Top 0% likely to sell soon
Market activity
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479 days on market
Established listing
$372/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1952
Welcome to the highly sought after 2 story Cape Cod in Garfield Ridge Subdivision. This 4 bed 2 and a half baths has been very well maintained. Hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, and finished basement await your personal touches. Great back yard, garden/flower raised beds, and 2.5 car garage. Only 2 blocks from Elementary and high schools. Make your appointment to see today!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights finished basement, cape cod, and eat-in kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,995/month
Principal & Interest$1,569
Property Tax$320
Insurance$107
Down payment20% ($64,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $256,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1952
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot3,750 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCape Cod
Year built1952
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished,Full
Lot3,750 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGarfield Ridge
Annual tax$3,825
Parcel1917103033
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main14×12 ft168 sqft
Bedroom2
Main12×12 ft144 sqft
Bedroom3
Second14×12 ft168 sqft
Bedroom4
Second12×13 ft156 sqft
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market479
Est. value$341,300
Est. rent$2,958/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$372
On marketNov 15, 2024
PostedNov 15, 2024
Last sold$320,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedDec 16, 2024
Tour days6
Views3
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60638
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 16, 2024Sold$320,000$372MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 18, 2024Contingent$299,000$348MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 15, 2024Listed For Sale$299,000$348MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 7, 2005Sold$286,000$333Public Record
Jun 19, 1998Sold$145,000$169Public Record
Sold$320,000
Dec 16, 2024•$372/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$299,000
Nov 18, 2024•$348/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$299,000
Nov 15, 2024•$348/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$286,000
Jul 7, 2005•$333/sqft•Public Record
Sold$145,000
Jun 19, 1998•$169/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$3,825$23,999
Apr 10, 2022$3,100$23,999
Apr 10, 2021$2,934$23,999
Apr 10, 2020$3,604$19,177
Apr 10, 2019$3,615$21,308
Apr 10, 2018$3,553$21,308
Apr 10, 2017$2,841$16,488
Apr 10, 2016$2,821$16,488
Apr 10, 2015$2,559$16,488
Apr 10, 2014$2,413$15,471
Apr 10, 2013$2,354$15,471
Apr 10, 2012$2,347$15,471
Apr 10, 2011$3,255$22,284
Apr 10, 2010$2,858$22,284
Apr 10, 2009$2,570$22,284
Apr 10, 2008$2,597$24,682
Apr 10, 2007$2,277$24,682
Apr 10, 2006$2,259$24,682
Apr 10, 2005$2,659$16,273
Apr 10, 2004$2,085$16,273
Apr 10, 2003$1,997$16,273
Apr 10, 2002$2,111$13,459
Apr 10, 2001$2,001$13,459
Apr 10, 2000$1,962$13,459
Apr 10, 1999$1,962$12,106
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Local context around this listing
Chicago, IL • Cook County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby zip codes
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