7830 S Merrill Ave

3,000 Sq. Ft.
$137 / Sq. Ft.
3,000
Sq. Ft.
$137
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this impeccably maintained solid brick home in the heart of South Shore, just 10 minutes from downtown and only 5 minutes from the highly anticipated Obama Presidential Center. This stunning residence offers a spacious and functional floor plan, an expansive backyard, a fully finished basement, and a two-car garage-providing exceptional space and versatility throughout. Boasting 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, the home features refined finishes at every turn, including decorative accent...Welcome to this impeccably maintained solid brick home in the heart of South Shore, just 10 minutes from downtown and only 5 minutes from the highly anticipated Obama Presidential Center. This stunning residence offers a spacious and functional floor plan, an expansive backyard, a fully finished basement, and a two-car garage-providing exceptional space and versatility throughout. Boasting 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, the home features refined finishes at every turn, including decorative accent walls, modern light fixtures, waterfall faucets, and two custom built-in electric fireplaces. Abundant natural light floods the entire home, enhancing its warm and inviting atmosphere. The thoughtfully designed kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample storage. The main level also includes two generously sized, sun-filled bedrooms and a full bathroom. The second floor is home to a luxurious primary suite complete with a spacious walk-in closet and a spa-like bath featuring a soaking tub and separate shower. An additional bright bedroom offers its own en-suite bathroom and generous closet space. The finished basement provides endless possibilities, with room for a theater, gym, or recreation space, plus an additional bedroom ideal for a home office and a full bathroom with double vanity and separate shower. This exceptional home combines style, space, and an unbeatable location ready to welcome its next lucky owners.
  1. Listed by Terri West-Franklin • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
    P: (312)-758-0880 C: (312)-758-0880 tfranklin@bhhschicago.com

Sold By Paradigm Realty, L.L.C.

Property Details for 7830 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
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 03/16/2026 08:12 AM

Property Details for 7830 South Merrill Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12549912
Days on Market15
Taxes$4,446 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,000 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 7830 South Merrill Avenue

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,000 SF

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Property Information for 7830 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: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Attached, Garage
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: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Quartz Counters
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Bidet,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • 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: 25x120
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 7830
  • East Coordinate: 1900
  • West Coordinate: 0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1315
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 47
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 3
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: Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 9X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 9X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 18X14
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: 14X18
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 3X7
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X28

Property History for 7830 South Merrill Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 10, 2026

Sold

MRED #12549912

$410,000
Feb 1, 2026

Pending

MRED #12549912

Feb 1, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12549912

Jan 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12549912

$410,000
Jan 17, 2026

Expired

MRED #12546562

$410,000
Jan 16, 2026

Cancelled

MRED #12478066

$430,000
Jan 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12546562

$410,000
Sep 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12478066

$450,000
Apr 28, 2023

Sold

MRED #11731860

$385,000
Apr 24, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1510047027

$385,000

+108.4% / yr

Mar 28, 2023

Pending

MRED #11731860

Mar 28, 2023

Contingent

MRED #11731860

Mar 6, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11731860

$369,900
Dec 1, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11672238

$350,000
Nov 12, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11662906

$360,000
Nov 12, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11672238

$350,000
Oct 28, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11656248

$365,000
Oct 28, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11662906

$360,000
Oct 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11656248

$365,000
Oct 19, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11651426

$372,500
Oct 12, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11648458

$379,000
Oct 12, 2022

Price Change

MRED #11651426

$372,500
Oct 8, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11628620

$385,000
Oct 8, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11648458

$379,000
Sep 13, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11622129

$395,000
Sep 13, 2022

Price Change

MRED #11628620

$385,000
Sep 6, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11622129

$395,000
Sep 6, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11615176

$405,000
Aug 26, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11454873

$395,000
Aug 26, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11615176

$405,000
Jul 12, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11454873

Jul 5, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11415590

$404,000
Jul 5, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11454873

$395,000
Jun 14, 2022

Contingent

MRED #11415590

May 25, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11410904

$405,000
May 25, 2022

Price Change

MRED #11415590

$404,000
May 20, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11398919

$415,000
May 20, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11410904

$405,000
May 9, 2022

Cancelled

MRED #11388923

$425,000
May 9, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11398919

$415,000
Apr 29, 2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11388923

$425,000
Jan 10, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1485146271

$150,000
Jan 10, 2022

Sold

MRED #11269958

$150,000
Nov 21, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11269958

Nov 19, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11269958

Nov 19, 2021

Pending

MRED #11269958

Nov 18, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11269958

Nov 13, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11269958

$160,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/10/2026

Sold

MRED #12549912

$410,000
02/01/2026

Pending

MRED #12549912

02/01/2026

Contingent

MRED #12549912

01/18/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12549912

$410,000
01/17/2026

Expired

MRED #12546562

$410,000
01/16/2026

Cancelled

MRED #12478066

$430,000
01/16/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12546562

$410,000
09/26/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12478066

$450,000
04/28/2023

Sold

MRED #11731860

$385,000
04/24/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1510047027

$385,000

+108.4% / yr

03/28/2023

Pending

MRED #11731860

03/28/2023

Contingent

MRED #11731860

03/06/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11731860

$369,900
12/01/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11672238

$350,000
11/12/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11662906

$360,000
11/12/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11672238

$350,000
10/28/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11656248

$365,000
10/28/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11662906

$360,000
10/19/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11656248

$365,000
10/19/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11651426

$372,500
10/12/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11648458

$379,000
10/12/2022

Price Change

MRED #11651426

$372,500
10/08/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11628620

$385,000
10/08/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11648458

$379,000
09/13/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11622129

$395,000
09/13/2022

Price Change

MRED #11628620

$385,000
09/06/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11622129

$395,000
09/06/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11615176

$405,000
08/26/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11454873

$395,000
08/26/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11615176

$405,000
07/12/2022

Contingent

MRED #11454873

07/05/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11415590

$404,000
07/05/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11454873

$395,000
06/14/2022

Contingent

MRED #11415590

05/25/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11410904

$405,000
05/25/2022

Price Change

MRED #11415590

$404,000
05/20/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11398919

$415,000
05/20/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11410904

$405,000
05/09/2022

Cancelled

MRED #11388923

$425,000
05/09/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11398919

$415,000
04/29/2022

Listed (Active)

MRED #11388923

$425,000
01/10/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1485146271

$150,000
01/10/2022

Sold

MRED #11269958

$150,000
11/21/2021

Contingent

MRED #11269958

11/19/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11269958

11/19/2021

Pending

MRED #11269958

11/18/2021

Contingent

MRED #11269958

11/13/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #11269958

$160,000

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

Public Records for 7830 South Merrill Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$5,468Additions$15,531Total$20,999
Tax Record2023$4,446 ($371 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,315 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,315 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,375 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940CountyCOOKAPN20-25-426-025Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 7830 South Merrill Avenue

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mann Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Jefferson Alt High School
Public6 to 12

York Alternative High School
Public9 to 12

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