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$238,000
Monthly Est:$1,185
4 Beds
3 Baths2 full baths + 1 half bath
1,394sqft
7646 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
$238,000
$1,185/moEst:
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
$-- HOA
4,660.92 sqft lot
$171/sq.ft
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.
- Houzeo last checked: 14 minutes ago
- Listing updated: September 29, 2026 at 1:14 pm
- Listing Provided by: Clifford Cadle | BEL-AM REALTY (847) 632-0696
- Source: MRED MLS-IL as distributed by MLS GRID | MLS#: 12650798
Property Details
Status
Pending
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
-
County
City
Neighborhood
Year Built
1921
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
1,394 sqft
Lot Size
4,660.92 sqft lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
MRED MLS
MLS Number
12650798
MLS Status
Pending
Days on Market
163
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Location
Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Bedroom 5
Level: Basement
Area: 195.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13X15
Enclosed Porch
Level: Main
Area: 192.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 8X24
Other Room
Level: Second
Area: 240.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X20
Sitting Room
Level: Second
Area: 238.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14X17
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Area: 204.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X17
Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Area: 130.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Area: 117.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 9X13
Dining Room
Level: Main
Area: 182.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13X14
Kitchen
Level: Main
Area: 110.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X11
Laundry
Level: Basement
Area: 110.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X11
Living Room
Level: Main
Area: 252.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X21
Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Area: 247.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13X19
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Exterior Features
Other
Sewer
Public Sewer
Construction
Year Built
Year Built: 1921
Home type
Single Family Residence
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding, Brick
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation Details
Concrete Perimeter
Utilities & Energy
Parking Features
Off Alley, No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Basement
Unfinished, Full
Water Source
Lake Michigan
Other Features
Community Features
Sidewalks, Street Lights
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
09/29/2026 Source: | Pending | $238,000 $171/sqft |
09/03/2026 Source: | Price Decreased | $238,000 -4.76% $171/sqft |
07/26/2026 Source: | Listed for Sale | $249,900 $179/sqft |
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