Sold155d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
8040 S Merrill Ave
Chicago, IL, 60617 • South Chicago • Cook County
$280,000
$112/sqft
5Beds
3Baths
2,500Sqft
0.1 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
Bungalow Style
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
Market activity
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155 days on market
Established listing
$112/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1925 · Historic
WOW....AMAZING 10/10 ALL BRICK NEWLY REHABBED 5BDRMS 3FULL BATH****NEWLY TUCKPOINTED**NEW ROOF**LUXURY COVE WALLS***NEW VINYL WINDOWS**2 NEW ELECTRIC FIREPLACE WITH MARBLE WALLS**NEW FURNACE AND NEW HOT WATER TANK**ALL HARDWOOD FLOORS***NEWLY UPDATE KITCHEN WITH DESIGNER FLOOR CERAMIC TILES***NEW BATH TUB**NEW ELECTIC SYSTEMS***CEILING FANS IN EVERY ROOM**NEW A/C WILL BE INSTALLED BEFORE CLOSING**NEW ULTRA MODERN CABINETS IN KITCHEN AND BATH***ALL NEW ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING FEATURES***NEW SECURITY STORM DOORS***TWO TONE ACCENT WALLS***LIGHTED STEPS***FULL FINISHED BASEMENT WITH WET BAR***TOO MUCH RENOVATION TO LIST
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights ultra modern cabinets, all brick, and luxury cove walls as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,746/month
Principal & Interest$1,373
Property Tax$280
Insurance$93
Down payment20% ($56,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $224,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1925
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking0 spaces
Lot4,373 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleBungalow
Year built1925
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
BasementNone
Lot4,373 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodSouth Chicago
Annual tax$1,769
Parcel2036210029
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
4 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Construction
Brick
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second12×34 ft408 sqft
Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Main12×11 ft132 sqft
Bedroom3
Main11×11 ft121 sqft
Bedroom4
Lower12×13 ft156 sqft
Bedroom5
Lower11×12 ft132 sqft
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market155
Est. value$285,800
Est. rent$3,079/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$112
On marketOct 10, 2024
PostedOct 10, 2024
Last sold$280,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedDec 14, 2024
Tour days6
Views18
Favorites2
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Chicago, IL, 60617
Price history
13 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 4, 2025Sold$280,000$112Public Record
Dec 14, 2024Sold$280,000$112MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 18, 2024Pending Sale$280,000$112MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 18, 2024Price Change$280,000$112MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 10, 2024Listed For Sale$275,000$110MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 18, 2024Listing Removed$285,000$114MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 11, 2024Price Change$285,000$114MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 15, 2024Listed For Sale$298,000$119MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 21, 2024Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 19, 2024Listed For Sale$278,000$111MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 4, 2024Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 28, 2023Listed For Sale$307,000$123MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 5, 2022Sold$87,000$35MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$280,000
Nov 4, 2025•$112/sqft•Public Record
Sold$280,000
Dec 14, 2024•$112/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$280,000
Oct 18, 2024•$112/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$280,000
Oct 18, 2024•$112/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$275,000
Oct 10, 2024•$110/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$285,000
Sep 18, 2024•$114/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$285,000
Sep 11, 2024•$114/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$298,000
Aug 15, 2024•$119/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
May 21, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$278,000
Apr 19, 2024•$111/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Apr 4, 2024•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$307,000
Oct 28, 2023•$123/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$87,000
Oct 5, 2022•$35/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2023$3,376$15,999
Apr 9, 2022$3,291$15,999
Apr 9, 2021$3,217$15,999
Apr 9, 2020$2,604$11,691
Apr 9, 2019$2,610$12,990
Apr 9, 2018$2,566$12,990
Apr 9, 2017—$14,331
Apr 9, 2016$168$14,331
Apr 9, 2015$162$14,331
Apr 9, 2014$2,400$12,934
Apr 9, 2013$161$12,934
Apr 9, 2012$151$12,934
Apr 9, 2011$2,280$14,069
Apr 9, 2010$215$14,069
Apr 9, 2009$201$14,069
Apr 9, 2008$234$15,668
Apr 9, 2007$292$15,668
Apr 9, 2006$310$15,668
Apr 9, 2005$380$12,398
Apr 9, 2004$399$12,398
Apr 9, 2003$473$12,398
Apr 9, 2002$535$9,058
Apr 9, 2001$1,023$9,058
Apr 9, 2000$830$9,058
Apr 9, 1999$816$7,429
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