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7646 S Merrill Avenue

Chicago, IL 60649
  • $238,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • MLS #: 12650798
Price Reduced
UPDATED: 81 min ago
$238,000
  • 5
    BEDS
  • 0.11
    ACRES
  • 2
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 1,394
    SQFT
  • $171
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1921
County:

School Information

School District:
299

Description

1ST TIME HOME BUYERS, INVESTORS & REHABBERS - SOUTH SHORE BUNGALOW PRICED TO SELL! 7646 S. Merrill Avenue | Chicago, IL 60649 | $259,900 | AS-IS Classic 2-story Chicago brick bungalow - brick first floor, vinyl siding second floor, asphalt shingle roof, detached 2-car garage. FIRST FLOOR: Foyer, formal living room, formal dining room, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, hardwood floors throughout, tile in kitchen and bath, enclosed porch off dining room and kitchen. SECOND FLOOR: 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, sitting room, plus a dormer that can be converted into a 6th bedroom or primary suite, significantly increasing the value of the home after renovation. BASEMENT: Unfinished - 5th bedroom, half bath, utility and laundry room, storage room, and plenty of open space. Your opportunity to design and build exactly what you need. This is a 5-bedroom home with the potential to become a 6-bedroom after the dormer conversion. Similar homes in South Shore have sold for $280K-$390K. The Obama Presidential Center is minutes away. South Shore is a neighborhood on the rise - now is the time to BUY. FINANCING: This property is FHA 203(K) and VA Renovation loan eligible - buy it AND fund your full rehab in ONE loan, ONE closing, ONE payment. FHA 203(K): 3.5% down, 620 minimum credit score. VA: zero down, no PMI, flexible credit. First-time buyers - this is your opportunity to build real wealth through homeownership. Sold AS-IS. No repairs. Pre-approval or proof of funds required with all offers. Distressed/foreclosure sale - special warranty deed. Allow additional time for title clearance. Contact listing agent for viewing instructions. ChatGPT AI was used to review this narrative.

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7646 S Merrill Avenue Chicago, IL 60649

  • Price: $238,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: Days
  • Updated: 81 min ago
  • MLS #: 12650798
5
Beds
2
Baths
1
½ Baths
0.11
Acres
1,394
SQFT
$171
$/SQFT
1921
Built
Neighborhood:
Chi - South Shore
County:
Cook
Area:
Chi - South Shore
Elementary School:
Bouchet Elementary School Math &
Middle School:
Bouchet Elementary School Math &
High School:
Chicago Vocational Career Acad S
School District:
299
Property Description
1ST TIME HOME BUYERS, INVESTORS & REHABBERS - SOUTH SHORE BUNGALOW PRICED TO SELL! 7646 S. Merrill Avenue | Chicago, IL 60649 | $259,900 | AS-IS Classic 2-story Chicago brick bungalow - brick first floor, vinyl siding second floor, asphalt shingle roof, detached 2-car garage. FIRST FLOOR: Foyer, formal living room, formal dining room, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, hardwood floors throughout, tile in kitchen and bath, enclosed porch off dining room and kitchen. SECOND FLOOR: 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, sitting room, plus a dormer that can be converted into a 6th bedroom or primary suite, significantly increasing the value of the home after renovation. BASEMENT: Unfinished - 5th bedroom, half bath, utility and laundry room, storage room, and plenty of open space. Your opportunity to design and build exactly what you need. This is a 5-bedroom home with the potential to become a 6-bedroom after the dormer conversion. Similar homes in South Shore have sold for $280K-$390K. The Obama Presidential Center is minutes away. South Shore is a neighborhood on the rise - now is the time to BUY. FINANCING: This property is FHA 203(K) and VA Renovation loan eligible - buy it AND fund your full rehab in ONE loan, ONE closing, ONE payment. FHA 203(K): 3.5% down, 620 minimum credit score. VA: zero down, no PMI, flexible credit. First-time buyers - this is your opportunity to build real wealth through homeownership. Sold AS-IS. No repairs. Pre-approval or proof of funds required with all offers. Distressed/foreclosure sale - special warranty deed. Allow additional time for title clearance. Contact listing agent for viewing instructions. ChatGPT AI was used to review this narrative.
Exterior Features

Exterior Features Other Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre Other Structures None Parking Features Off AlleyNo GarageYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarage Parking Total 2 Roof Asphalt Types 2 Stories Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Approximate Finished Sq Ft 0 Basement Bathrooms YN Yes Basement Details UnfinishedFull Bedrooms Below Grade 1 Bedrooms Total 4 Cooling Window Unit(s) Heating Natural GasRadiator(s) Room Type Bedroom 5Enclosed PorchOther RoomSitting Room Rooms Bedroom 5 (Basement) Enclosed Porch (Main) Other Room (Second) Sitting Room (Second) (N/A) (N/A) (N/A) (N/A) (N/A) (N/A) Bedroom 2 (Second) Bedroom 3 (Main) Bedroom 4 (Main) Dining Room (Main) Family Room (N/A) Kitchen (Main) Laundry (Basement) Living Room (Main) Master Bedroom (Second) Rooms Total 9 Total Sq Ft 0 Unfinished Sqft 0

Property Features

Age 100+ Years Assessor Square Footage 1394 Association Fee Frequency Not Applicable Association Fee Includes None Built Before1978 YN Yes Community Features SidewalksStreet Lights Corporate Limits Chicago Disability Access And Or Equipped No General Information School Bus ServiceCommuter BusCommuter TrainInterstate AccessAdult CommunityAssisted LivingHistorical District Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required Mls Actual Status Active New Construction YN No Ownership Fee Simple Rebuilt YN No Rural No Sewer Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions In Foreclosure Tax Annual Amount 2971 Tax Year 2023 Township Hyde Park Type Detached Single Water Source Lake Michigan

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© 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. All rights reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by MTP, MRED or Ani Real Estate.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-09-16T01:01:03.253 UTC. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Some properties which appear for sale on this website may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. NOTICE: Many homes contain recording devices, and buyers should be aware they may be recorded during a showing.

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