1719 N Merrimac Ave

$435,000
Price
5
Beds
1,950 Sq. Ft.
$223 / Sq. Ft.
1,950
Sq. Ft.
$223
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Fully remodeled home has been updated from every angle and offers a total of 5 bedrooms with a separate living space on the second floor, perfect for extended family or anyone looking to rent it out and lower their mortgage. The home comes with all new windows, 2 new A/C units, two new furnaces, new electrical, new concrete on both sides of the house and the parking path for 2 cars, right side of the house has been fully waterproofed. Both kitchens are brand new with quartz countertops plus stainless...Fully remodeled home has been updated from every angle and offers a total of 5 bedrooms with a separate living space on the second floor, perfect for extended family or anyone looking to rent it out and lower their mortgage. The home comes with all new windows, 2 new A/C units, two new furnaces, new electrical, new concrete on both sides of the house and the parking path for 2 cars, right side of the house has been fully waterproofed. Both kitchens are brand new with quartz countertops plus stainless steel appliances on the first floor. Hardwood floors run through the main level and you also get three new full baths and a 75 gallon water heater. Finished Basement with the 5th room and full bath. Generous size backyard. Nothing to do here but move in and enjoy a fully updated space. You're minutes from the Galewood Metra stop, The Brickyard and just a quick drive to Oak Park's downtown with restaurants, shops and everything you need close by. Don't miss this one!
  1. Listed by Wilber Hernandez • Realty of America, LLC
    P: (773)-681-6064 wilber.sellingchicago@gmail.com

Property Details for 1719 North Merrimac Avenue

Area
CHI - Austin
Township
Jefferson
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Architectural Style
Bungalow
LISTING UPDATED: 01/02/2026 02:53 PM

Property Details for 1719 North Merrimac Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12536290
Days on Market12
Taxes$4,034 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1923
Lot Size-
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1719 North Merrimac Avenue

Stories-Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size-

Payment Calculator

$2,486 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,149

Property Taxes

$336

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1719 North Merrimac Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: In-Law Floorplan, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Quartz Counters
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Attic: Finished,Full
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Bedroom 5
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 33X140X28X146
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 1719
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 6300
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-12-30T18:15:15
  • Photos Count: 35
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X8
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X8
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 8X10
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 9X13
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: COMBO
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 10X31
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 5X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 21X12
Kitchen- 2nd Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
  • Dimensions: 15X12

Property History for 1719 North Merrimac Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 31, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12536290

Dec 22, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12510210

$439,000
Dec 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12536290

$435,000
Dec 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12510210

$439,000
Dec 19, 2024

Sold

MRED #12120255

$185,000
Oct 22, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12120255

$279,000
Oct 22, 2024

Pending

MRED #12120255

Oct 19, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12120255

$210,000
Oct 7, 2024

Price Change

MRED #12120255

$235,000
Sep 14, 2024

Price Change

MRED #12120255

$239,900
Aug 19, 2024

Price Change

MRED #12120255

$269,000
Jul 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12120255

$279,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/31/2025

Contingent

MRED #12536290

12/22/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12510210

$439,000
12/22/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12536290

$435,000
12/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12510210

$439,000
12/19/2024

Sold

MRED #12120255

$185,000
10/22/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12120255

$279,000
10/22/2024

Pending

MRED #12120255

10/19/2024

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12120255

$210,000
10/07/2024

Price Change

MRED #12120255

$235,000
09/14/2024

Price Change

MRED #12120255

$239,900
08/19/2024

Price Change

MRED #12120255

$269,000
07/24/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12120255

$279,000

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Schools near 1719 North Merrimac Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Lovett Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Steinmetz Academic Centre High School
Public9 to 12

Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente Cmps
CharterK to 8

CICS West Belden
CharterK to 8

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