Sold839d on marketHistoric · 106 yrs
7936 S Merrill Ave
Chicago, IL, 60617 • South Chicago • Cook County
$70,000
$73/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
953Sqft
0.1 acLot
1920Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1920 · 106 years of history
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
839 days on market
Established listing
$73/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1920 · Historic
Partially Rehabbed 2-Story home waiting on your finish touches. Dormer includes 2-bedrooms and 1-Bath. Main floor has 2-bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Basement is unfinished. Seller has no knowledge of any city violations. Please do your due diligence. Property sold as-is, no survey, taxes prorated at 100%.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$457/month
Principal & Interest$363
Property Tax$70
Insurance$23
Down payment20% ($14,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $56,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1920
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingNone
Parking0 spaces
Lot4,375 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1920
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingNone
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot4,375 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Chicago
Annual tax$2,412
Parcel2036202027
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
4 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main16×12 ft192 sqft
Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Main10×13 ft130 sqft
Bedroom3
Second13×12 ft156 sqft
Bedroom4
Second13×12 ft156 sqft
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market839
Est. value$240,100
Est. rent$2,215/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$73
On marketNov 16, 2022
PostedNov 16, 2022
Last sold$70,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedDec 22, 2023
Tour days6
Views2
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60617
Price history
26 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 22, 2023Sold$70,000$73MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 24, 2023Contingent$69,900$73MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 19, 2023Price Change$69,900$73MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 12, 2023Listed For Sale$74,900$79MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 5, 2023Pending Sale$74,900$79MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 1, 2023Price Change$74,900$79MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 19, 2023Listed For Sale$79,900$84MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 2, 2023Pending Sale$79,900$84MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 5, 2023Price Change$79,900$84MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 4, 2023Listed For Sale$84,900$89MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 14, 2022Contingent$84,900$89MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 29, 2022Price Change$84,900$89MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 16, 2022Listed For Sale$89,900$94MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 29, 2016Sold$31,500$33MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 20, 2016Listed For Sale$42,000$44Chicago Realty Partners Ltd
Sep 13, 2016Pending Sale$42,000$44Chicago Realty Partners Ltd
Sep 7, 2016Listed For Sale$42,000$44Chicago Realty Partners Ltd
Aug 26, 2016Pending Sale$42,000$44Chicago Realty Partners Ltd
Aug 24, 2016Listed For Sale$42,000$44Chicago Realty Partners Ltd
Jul 6, 2016Pending Sale$42,000$44Chicago Realty Partners, Ltd
Jul 2, 2016Listed For Sale$42,000$44Chicago Realty Partners, Ltd
Jun 29, 2016Pending Sale$42,000$44Chicago Realty Partners, Ltd
Jun 24, 2016Listed For Sale$42,000$44Chicago Realty Partners, Ltd
May 10, 2016Pending Sale$42,000$44Chicago Realty Partners Ltd
Apr 22, 2016Listed For Sale$42,000$44Chicago Realty Partners, Ltd
Dec 11, 2000Sold$74,000$78Public Record
Sold$70,000
Dec 22, 2023•$73/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$69,900
Oct 24, 2023•$73/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$69,900
Sep 19, 2023•$73/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$74,900
Aug 12, 2023•$79/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$74,900
Aug 5, 2023•$79/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$74,900
Aug 1, 2023•$79/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$79,900
Jul 19, 2023•$84/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$79,900
May 2, 2023•$84/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$79,900
Jan 5, 2023•$84/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$84,900
Jan 4, 2023•$89/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$84,900
Dec 14, 2022•$89/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$84,900
Nov 29, 2022•$89/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$89,900
Nov 16, 2022•$94/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$31,500
Nov 29, 2016•$33/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$42,000
Sep 20, 2016•$44/sqft•Chicago Realty Partners Ltd
Pending Sale$42,000
Sep 13, 2016•$44/sqft•Chicago Realty Partners Ltd
Listed For Sale$42,000
Sep 7, 2016•$44/sqft•Chicago Realty Partners Ltd
Pending Sale$42,000
Aug 26, 2016•$44/sqft•Chicago Realty Partners Ltd
Listed For Sale$42,000
Aug 24, 2016•$44/sqft•Chicago Realty Partners Ltd
Pending Sale$42,000
Jul 6, 2016•$44/sqft•Chicago Realty Partners, Ltd
Listed For Sale$42,000
Jul 2, 2016•$44/sqft•Chicago Realty Partners, Ltd
Pending Sale$42,000
Jun 29, 2016•$44/sqft•Chicago Realty Partners, Ltd
Listed For Sale$42,000
Jun 24, 2016•$44/sqft•Chicago Realty Partners, Ltd
Pending Sale$42,000
May 10, 2016•$44/sqft•Chicago Realty Partners Ltd
Listed For Sale$42,000
Apr 22, 2016•$44/sqft•Chicago Realty Partners, Ltd
Sold$74,000
Dec 11, 2000•$78/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$2,532$11,999
Apr 10, 2022$2,468$11,999
Apr 10, 2021$2,413$11,999
Apr 10, 2020$2,326$10,442
Apr 10, 2019$2,331$11,603
Apr 10, 2018$2,292$11,603
Apr 10, 2017$2,320$10,777
Apr 10, 2016$1,658$10,777
Apr 10, 2015$1,494$10,777
Apr 10, 2014$1,227$9,184
Apr 10, 2013$1,192$9,184
Apr 10, 2012$1,200$9,184
Apr 10, 2011$1,397$10,640
Apr 10, 2010$1,377$10,640
Apr 10, 2009$1,207$10,640
Apr 10, 2008$1,174$13,910
Apr 10, 2007$1,138$13,910
Apr 10, 2006$1,129$13,910
Apr 10, 2005$1,191$10,266
Apr 10, 2004$1,661$10,266
Apr 10, 2003$1,624$10,266
Apr 10, 2002$1,510$8,404
Apr 10, 2001$1,455$8,404
Apr 10, 2000$849$8,404
Apr 10, 1999$842$6,418
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