Sold386d on market
5549 S Merrimac Ave
Chicago, IL, 60638 • Garfield Ridge • Cook County
$330,000
$265/sqft
2Beds
2Baths
1,247Sqft
0.09 acLot
1956Built
Property DNA
1-Car Garage
On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 386 days ago · 1 views · Top 5% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
1 views
People checking out this listing
386 days on market
Established listing
$265/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 5% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1956
This charming Garfield Ridge bungalow offers 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. It has been lovingly maintained and features hardwood floors and an open floorplan. The finished basement family room offers additional living space. This home has a fenced-in back yard, detached garage and extended deck, making it great for outdoor entertaining. This property is conveniently located within walking distance to Kinzie Elementary School and Kennedy High School. If you're looking for a great home in a family-friendly neighborhood, this home is for you!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights finished basement family room, detached garage, and open floorplan as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,058/month
Principal & Interest$1,618
Property Tax$330
Insurance$110
Down payment20% ($66,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $264,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1956
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot3,746 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1956
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Full
Lot3,746 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGarfield Ridge
Annual tax$3,188
Parcel1917103045
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main10×11 ft110 sqft
Bedroom2
Main10×10 ft100 sqft
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market386
Est. value$345,900
Est. rent$2,371/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$265
On marketFeb 13, 2025
PostedFeb 13, 2025
Last sold$330,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMar 21, 2025
Tour days6
Views1
How are the schools in Chicago?
2 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60638
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 19, 2025Sold$330,000$265MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 26, 2025Pending Sale$315,000$253MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 18, 2025Contingent$315,000$253MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 13, 2025Listed For Sale$315,000$253MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$330,000
Mar 19, 2025•$265/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$315,000
Feb 26, 2025•$253/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$315,000
Feb 18, 2025•$253/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$315,000
Feb 13, 2025•$253/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$3,189$20,999
Apr 10, 2022$3,070$20,999
Apr 10, 2021$3,017$20,999
Apr 10, 2020$3,311$20,352
Apr 10, 2019$3,324$22,614
Apr 10, 2018$4,496$22,614
Apr 10, 2017$2,549$17,838
Apr 10, 2016$3,093$17,838
Apr 10, 2015$2,463$17,838
Apr 10, 2014$2,282$16,606
Apr 10, 2013$2,562$16,606
Apr 10, 2012$2,553$16,606
Apr 10, 2011$3,124$21,371
Apr 10, 2010$2,708$21,371
Apr 10, 2009$2,426$21,371
Apr 10, 2008$2,664$25,146
Apr 10, 2007$2,292$25,146
Apr 10, 2006$2,168$25,146
Apr 10, 2005$2,267$18,909
Apr 10, 2004$2,246$18,909
Apr 10, 2003$2,150$18,909
Apr 10, 2002$2,274$14,355
Apr 10, 2001$2,158$14,355
Apr 10, 2000$2,268$14,355
Apr 10, 1999$2,271$13,684
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Chicago, IL • Cook County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
60608606176061860623606256062960632606346063960647
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