BEDS5
BATHS2 full 1 partial
SQUARE FEET1,394
MLS#12650798
STATUS(Bank Owned) - Active
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
SCHOOLDistrict 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.
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Basement: Yes
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Garage: 2
Heating: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Lot Size: 0.11 Acres
Roof Type: Asphalt
Taxes: $2,971
Year Built: 1921
Feature Descriptions
Additional rooms: Bedroom 5,Enclosed Porch, Other Room, Sitting Room
Additional Structures: None
Association Includes: None
Exterior: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Lot Dimensions: 4662
Parcel#: 20254100320000
Parking: Off Alley, No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Total Rooms: 9
Township: Hyde Park
Water: Lake Michigan
Room Sizes
Bedroom 5: 13X15
Enclosed Porch: 8X24
Other Room: 12X20
Sitting Room: 14X17
Bedroom 2: 12X17
Bedroom 3: 10X13
Bedroom 4: 9X13
Dining Room: 13X14
Kitchen: 10X11
Laundry: 10X11
Living Room: 12X21
Primary Bedroom: 13X19
Local Schools
High School: Chicago Vocational Career Acad S
Middle School: Bouchet Elementary School Math &
Elementary School: Bouchet Elementary School Math &
School District: District 299
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: BEL-AM REALTY
Agency Phone: 847-632-0696
Shown By
Agency Title: Charles Rutenberg Realty
Agency Phone: 630-929-1100
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Estimated Payment
$ 1,584.10 per month $1,263.63 Principal & Interest $247.58 Property Tax $72.89 Homeowner's Insurance
7646 S Merrill Avenue | MLS# 12650798
This single family home located at 7646 S Merrill Avenue , Chicago, IL 60649 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $249,900. This property was built in 1921 and has 5 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 partial baths with 1394 sq. ft. S Merrill Avenue is located within the District 299 school district. Search Chicago real estate on www.mycrr.com today.