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7646 S MERRILL Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649Listing ID 12650798

7646 S MERRILL Avenue, Chicago, IL 60649

Active
CHI - South Shore
Time on site: 86 daysLast updated: Jul 30, 2026
Property Type
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
Property Sub Type
-
Bedrooms
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
Square Feet
1,394
Acres
Acres
0.11
Days on Site
Days on Site
86
Cooling
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Heating
Heating
Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Year Built
Year Built
1921
Garages
Garages
2
Parking
Parking
Off Alley, No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

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.

Property Information

Property Details

Location

Address
7646 S MERRILL Avenue
County
Cook
City
Chicago
Zip Code
60649
Subdivision
CHI - South Shore
School District
299
High School
Chicago Vocational Career Acad S
Elementary School
Bouchet Elementary School Math &
MLS Area
CHI - South Shore

Interior Features

Beds and Baths

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1

Building

Building Information

Square Feet
1,394
Year Built
1921
Construction
Vinyl Siding, Brick
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Asphalt

Financial

Special Conditions
In Foreclosure

Property Taxes

Tax Annual Amount
$2,971
Tax Year
2023

Homeowner Association

HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
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Market Report for 60649

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