7545 S Merrill Ave

$166,500
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,200 Sq. Ft.
$76 / Sq. Ft.
2,200
Sq. Ft.
$76
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Classic Chicago Bungalow with Endless Potential! Attention savvy investors, rehabbers and 203k buyers-this is your chance to bring new life to a solid South Shore classic! This charming bungalow offers great bones and plenty of character, featuring a permitted dormered second floor and a roof just 13 years old. While the home is in need of updates, it's not a total gut, making it an ideal project for those looking to renovate with vision and value in mind. Like units in this neighborhood sell upwards...Classic Chicago Bungalow with Endless Potential! Attention savvy investors, rehabbers and 203k buyers-this is your chance to bring new life to a solid South Shore classic! This charming bungalow offers great bones and plenty of character, featuring a permitted dormered second floor and a roof just 13 years old. While the home is in need of updates, it's not a total gut, making it an ideal project for those looking to renovate with vision and value in mind. Like units in this neighborhood sell upwards of 400k remodeled. Sold strictly as-is, where-is, with buyer responsible for clean out. This is an excellent opportunity to invest in a well-built home with plenty of upside in a desirable neighborhood. Don't miss out-bring your ideas and make this gem shine again!

Property Details for 7545 South Merrill Avenue

Area
CHI - South Shore
Township
Hyde Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
None
Heat/Fuel
Hot Water/Steam
LISTING UPDATED: 07/24/2025 04:57 AM

Property Details for 7545 South Merrill Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12353164
Days on Market23
Taxes$2,686 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,500 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 7545 South Merrill Avenue

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,047 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$823

Property Taxes

$224

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 7545 South Merrill Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: On Site, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Mud Room, Deck, Enclosed Porch
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 2200
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2200
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 3900
  • Main Sq Ft: 1800
  • Upper Sq Ft: 400
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 28X125
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 7545
  • East Coordinate: 2200
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1821
  • Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 1700
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 12
  • 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: 18X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 10X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X18
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Dimensions: 9X7
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 4X10
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Dimensions: 10X7

Property History for 7545 South Merrill Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 20, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12512717

$339,000
Nov 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12512717

$339,900
Jul 22, 2025

Sold

MRED #12353164

$166,500
Jun 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12353164

$180,000
May 23, 2025

Pending

MRED #12353164

May 23, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12353164

May 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12353164

$180,000
Jul 22, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #165810842

$80,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/20/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12512717

$339,000
11/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12512717

$339,900
07/22/2025

Sold

MRED #12353164

$166,500
06/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12353164

$180,000
05/23/2025

Pending

MRED #12353164

05/23/2025

Contingent

MRED #12353164

05/01/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12353164

$180,000
07/22/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #165810842

$80,000

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

Public Records for 7545 South Merrill Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,207Additions$10,792Total$15,999
Tax Record2023$2,686 ($224 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,821 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,821 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,166 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1922CountyCOOKAPN20-25-403-013

Schools near 7545 South Merrill Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 7 to 11
Rating
School
Distance
Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy
PublicPK to 8

South Shore Intl Col Prep High School
Public9 to 12

Art in Motion Charter School
Charter7 to 11

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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