SoldForeclosure3d on marketHistoric · 109 yrs
7444 S Merrill Ave
Chicago, IL, 60649 • South Shore • Cook County
$160,000
$119/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
1,350Sqft
0.07 acLot
1917Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1917 · 109 years of history
2-Car Garage
Yes · Detached · Garage
3d on Market
Listed Sep 19, 2025
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1917 · Historic
Add instant sweat-equity to this over-sized brick bungalow in the heart of South Shore!! This home offers a bright sun-filled living room with a decorative fireplace, original woodwork, stain-glass windows, and hardwood flooring; a formal dining room, a large kitchen with plenty of storage, spacious bedrooms, finished attic and basement, and detached garage. Prime location just blocks to Metra, Jackson Park, and the Rainbow Beach! This is a must see. Schedule a showing today. Sold as-is. No survey.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights original woodwork, decorative fireplace, and over-sized brick bungalow as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,043/month
Principal & Interest$830
Property Tax$160
Insurance$53
Down payment20% ($32,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $128,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1917
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot3,125 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1917
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingNone
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingYes, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Partial
Lot3,125 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Shore
Annual tax$2,686
Parcel2025223024
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
5 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Yes
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main12×11 ft132 sqft
Bedroom2
Main10×11 ft110 sqft
Bedroom3
Second12×12 ft144 sqft
Bedroom4
Second12×14 ft168 sqft
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market3
Est. rent$2,559/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$119
On marketSep 19, 2025
PostedSep 19, 2025
Last sold$160,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedApr 8, 2026
Tour days6
Views60
Favorites1
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60649
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 7, 2026Sold$160,000$119MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 4, 2024Listing Removed$165,000$122MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 29, 2024Listed For Sale$165,000$122MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 21, 2018Listing Removed$118,288$88Auction.com
Jan 31, 2018Listed For Sale——Auction.com
Feb 15, 2017Listing Removed$167,473$124Auction.com
Nov 22, 2016Listed For Sale——Auction.com
Jan 16, 1996Sold$70,000$52Public Record
Sold$160,000
Apr 7, 2026•$119/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$165,000
Nov 4, 2024•$122/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$165,000
Oct 29, 2024•$122/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$118,288
Feb 21, 2018•$88/sqft•Auction.com
Listed For Sale—
Jan 31, 20180•Auction.com
Listing Removed$167,473
Feb 15, 2017•$124/sqft•Auction.com
Listed For Sale—
Nov 22, 20160•Auction.com
Sold$70,000
Jan 16, 1996•$52/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2023$2,686$15,999
Apr 11, 2022$2,587$15,999
Apr 11, 2021$2,548$15,999
Apr 11, 2020$2,785$15,602
Apr 11, 2019$2,756$17,145
Apr 11, 2018$2,708$17,145
Apr 11, 2017$2,557$15,254
Apr 11, 2016$2,555$15,254
Apr 11, 2015$2,315$15,254
Apr 11, 2014$2,184$14,337
Apr 11, 2013$2,129$14,337
Apr 11, 2012$2,306$15,348
Apr 11, 2011$2,259$17,118
Apr 11, 2010$1,909$17,118
Apr 11, 2009$2,669$17,118
Apr 11, 2008$2,763$19,264
Apr 11, 2007$2,736$19,264
Apr 11, 2006$2,765$19,264
Apr 11, 2005$2,150$13,155
Apr 11, 2004$2,128$13,155
Apr 11, 2003$1,551$13,155
Apr 11, 2002$1,639$10,947
Apr 11, 2001$1,545$10,947
Apr 11, 2000$1,506$10,947
Apr 11, 1999$1,504$9,841
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