290 Merrill Ave
Description
- Listed by Brian Bremer • Charles Rutenberg Realty of ILP: (708)-691-2406 brian@accountablehomebuyers.com;flippingpropertiesil@gmail.com
Property Details for 290 Merrill Avenue
Property Details for 290 Merrill Avenue
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 12520237 |
| Days on Market | 28 |
| Taxes | $8,117 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Detached Single / Detached Single-Split Level |
| Year Built | 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 AC / 5,292 SF |
| County | Cook County |
Location
Building Information for 290 Merrill Avenue
Payment Calculator
$1,862 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
$1,186
$676
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Property Information for 290 Merrill Avenue
- Elementary School District: 149
- Elementary School: Caroline Sibley Elementary Schoo
- Jr High Middle School: Dirksen Middle School
- High School District: 205
- High School: Thornwood High School
- Middle Or Junior School District: 149
- Parking Details: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
- Association Fee Includes: None
- Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- Additional Parcels: No
- Num Of Rooms: 6
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
- Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub
- Fireplace Features: Electric
- Basement Type: Finished, Walk-Up Access, Partial
- Bedrooms Possible: 3
- Air Conditioning: Central Air
- Basement Bathrooms: Yes
- Fireplace Location: Family Room
- Room Type: No additional rooms
- Num of Baths: 2.0
- Type: Split Level
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
- Water: Lake Michigan
- New Construction YN: No
- Rebuilt: No
- Rehabilitated: Yes
- Rehab Year: 2025
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Age: 61-70 Years
- Type Detached: Split Level
- 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: 45 X 100
- Waterfront: No
- Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Steel Siding, Brick
- Roof Type: Shake
- General Information: None
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Public Document Count: 3
- Document Date: 2025-11-20T03:53:20
- Photos Count: 18
- OpenHouse Count: 0
- Virtual Tour: None
- Additional Media Type 1: Virtual Tour
- Additional Media URL 1: https://www.asteroommls.com/pviewer?hideleadgen=1&token=vJjdCEwCaUyLI20pSIh2DQ&viewfloorplan=1
- Virtual Tour YN: No
- Master Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X13
- 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X12
- 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X11
- 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Dining Room Level: N/A
- RoomType_DR: Dining Room
- Family Room Level: Lower
- RoomType_FR: Family Room
- Family Room Dimensions: 18X20
- Kitchen Level: Main
- RoomType_KT: Kitchen
- Kitchen Dimensions: 14X18
- Laundry Level: Lower
- Room Type: Laundry
- Laundry Dimensions: 10X10
- Living Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
- Living Room Dimensions: 15X18
Property History for 290 Merrill Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | Cancelled MRED #12503117 | $245,000 | — |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Listed (Active) MRED #12520237 | $240,000 | — |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Listed (Active) MRED #12503117 | $245,000 | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Expired MRED #11051314 | $99,900 | — |
| Jun 9, 2021 | Temporarily Off Market MRED #11051314 | — | |
| Jun 9, 2021 | Listed (Active) MRED #11051314 | — | |
| Jun 8, 2021 | Temporarily Off Market MRED #11051314 | — | |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Listed (Active) MRED #11051314 | $129,900 | — |
| Jan 13, 2014 | Sold MRED #08454198 | $11,500 | — |
| Dec 18, 2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #396017889 | $11,500 | -29.7% / yr |
| Dec 4, 2013 | Pending MRED #08454198 | — | |
| Sep 25, 2013 | Listed (Active) MRED #08454198 | $19,900 | — |
| Oct 5, 2012 | Cancelled MRED #08119692 | $8,000 | — |
| Jul 20, 2012 | Listed (Active) MRED #08119692 | $8,000 | — |
| Jul 6, 2012 | Cancelled MRED #07995995 | $8,000 | — |
| Mar 17, 2012 | Listed (Active) MRED #07995995 | $20,000 | — |
| Aug 16, 2010 | Expired MRED #07271558 | $22,000 | — |
| Dec 12, 2009 | Listed (Active) MRED #07271558 | $24,999 | — |
| Jun 8, 2009 | Expired MRED #06823323 | $36,000 | — |
| Mar 8, 2008 | Listed (Active) MRED #06823323 | $139,900 | — |
| Sep 5, 2007 | Expired MRED #06429822 | $130,000 | — |
| Mar 5, 2007 | Listed (Active) MRED #06429822 | $137,000 | — |
| Dec 20, 2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #213325103 | $135,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Cancelled MRED #12503117 | $245,000 |
| 11/18/2025 | Listed (Active) MRED #12520237 | $240,000 |
| 11/10/2025 | Listed (Active) MRED #12503117 | $245,000 |
| 04/12/2022 | Expired MRED #11051314 | $99,900 |
| 06/09/2021 | Temporarily Off Market MRED #11051314 | — |
| 06/09/2021 | Listed (Active) MRED #11051314 | — |
| 06/08/2021 | Temporarily Off Market MRED #11051314 | — |
| 04/12/2021 | Listed (Active) MRED #11051314 | $129,900 |
| 01/13/2014 | Sold MRED #08454198 | $11,500 |
| 12/18/2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #396017889 | $11,500 -29.7% / yr |
| 12/04/2013 | Pending MRED #08454198 | — |
| 09/25/2013 | Listed (Active) MRED #08454198 | $19,900 |
| 10/05/2012 | Cancelled MRED #08119692 | $8,000 |
| 07/20/2012 | Listed (Active) MRED #08119692 | $8,000 |
| 07/06/2012 | Cancelled MRED #07995995 | $8,000 |
| 03/17/2012 | Listed (Active) MRED #07995995 | $20,000 |
| 08/16/2010 | Expired MRED #07271558 | $22,000 |
| 12/12/2009 | Listed (Active) MRED #07271558 | $24,999 |
| 06/08/2009 | Expired MRED #06823323 | $36,000 |
| 03/08/2008 | Listed (Active) MRED #06823323 | $139,900 |
| 09/05/2007 | Expired MRED #06429822 | $130,000 |
| 03/05/2007 | Listed (Active) MRED #06429822 | $137,000 |
| 12/20/2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #213325103 | $135,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 290 Merrill Avenue
Schools near 290 Merrill Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Caroline Sibley Elementary School PublicK to 6 | ||
School Of Fine Arts Public7 to 8 | ||
Creative Communications Academy Public7 to 8 | ||
Thornwood High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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