298 Merrill Ave

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Description

Great price for this beautiful 3 bedroom, 1 bath split-level home in Calumet City. This spacious property offers an open layout concept . Features living room , updated kitchen and dining area. Ceramic flooring . The lower level has a family room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Bedrooms have laminated flooring. Newer thermal pane windows, a newer furnace, hot water tank and central air. Enjoy the convenience of a side drive and detached 1 car garage. It won't last long . Sold as-is condition....Great price for this beautiful 3 bedroom, 1 bath split-level home in Calumet City. This spacious property offers an open layout concept . Features living room , updated kitchen and dining area. Ceramic flooring . The lower level has a family room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Bedrooms have laminated flooring. Newer thermal pane windows, a newer furnace, hot water tank and central air. Enjoy the convenience of a side drive and detached 1 car garage. It won't last long . Sold as-is condition. Easy to show!
  1. Listed by Taurino Morales • eXp Realty
    P: (773)-931-8198 C: (773)-931-8198 taurinomorales31@gmail.com;taurinomorales31@gmail.com

Property Details for 298 Merrill Avenue

Area
Calumet City
Township
Thornton
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 05/08/2026 06:03 PM

Property Details for 298 Merrill Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12634729
Days on Market31
Taxes$7,943 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / Detached Single-Split Level
Year Built1962
Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,924 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 298 Merrill Avenue

Stories-Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,924 SF

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Property Information for 298 Merrill Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 149
  • High School District: 205
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 149
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Finished, Exterior Entry, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: Split Level
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2020
  • 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: 126 X 47
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 13
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 12X20
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X16

Property History for 298 Merrill Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 6, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12634729

Apr 30, 2026

Cancelled

MRED #12610308

$145,000
Apr 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12634729

$120,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/06/2026

Contingent

MRED #12634729

04/30/2026

Cancelled

MRED #12610308

$145,000
04/30/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12634729

$120,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 298 Merrill Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,517Additions$9,483Total$12,000
Tax Record2023$7,493 ($624 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,008 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,008 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,922 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961CountyCOOKAPN29-12-106-056

Schools near 298 Merrill Avenue

This home is within Thornton Twp Hsd 205 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6
Public - 7
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Caroline Sibley Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Creative Communications Academy
Public6

School Of Fine Arts
Public7

Thornwood High School
Public9 to 12

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