BEAUTIFUL BRICK CAPE COD 1.5 STORY HOME IN HIGHLY DESIRABLE GARFIELD RIDGE ON AN OVERSIZED 60-FOOT-WIDE LOT WITH SIDE YARD AND CONCRETE SIDE DRIVEWAY LEADING TO A 2-CAR DETACHED GARAGE! MAIN LEVEL FEATURES TWO BEDROOMS, SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM, SEPARATE DINING ROOM, BRIGHT KITCHEN, FULL BATHROOM AND REAR ENCLOSED PORCH. REAR ENTRANCES PROVIDE BOTH COMBINED AND SEPARATE ACCESS TO THE SECOND LEVEL, OFFERING A PRIVATE LIVING ARRANGEMENT WITH ONE BEDROOM, FAMILY ROOM, EATING AREA AND FULL BATHROOM - PERFECT FOR OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS OR EXTENDED FAMILY. HUGE OPEN FINISHED BASEMENT PROVIDES EXCELLENT ADDITIONAL LIVING AND ENTERTAINING SPACE. HOME INCLUDES TWO ELECTRIC PANELS AND A NEW ARCHITECTURAL ROOF ON THE GARAGE. PRIME LOCATION NEAR ARCHER, NARRAGANSETT AND HARLEM AVENUES, I-55, MIDWAY AIRPORT, SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. A RARE OPPORTUNITY WITH EXTRA SPACE INSIDE AND OUT! CLICK ON THE VIRTUAL TOUR ICON ABOVE THE PROPERTY PHOTOS FOR A PRIVATE TOUR!

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Basic Information

Association Fee Frequency Not Applicable
List Price$486,000
MLS Number12773526
MRD TYP Detached Single
Mls Status Active
Property TypeResidential
Sale or LeaseNo

Building

Bathroom3
BasementFinished, Full
Bedrooms Total 3
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Full Bath3
Garage Spaces2
MRD ATC Dormer, Finished
MRD BB Yes
RoofAsphalt
Window FeaturesScreens
Year Built1951

Other

Date Listed09/30/2026

Tax Information

MRD TXC Homeowner, Senior, Senior Freeze
Tax Year 2025
Taxes$1,445

Parking

Parking Features ["Concrete", "Garage Door Opener", "Yes", "Detached", "Garage"]
Parking Spaces2

Location

AreaGarfield Ridge
Building Number5540
CountyCook
StateIL
StreetSouth Merrimac Avenue
TownChicago
Zip60638

Property Information

Architectural Style Cape Cod
Construction Materials ["Brick"]
Lot Size Dimensions 7500
MRD TPE 1.5 Story
Square Feet1,727

School Information

Elementary School District 299
High School District 299
Middle Or Junior School District 299

Rooms

Bedrooms3
MRD DIN Separate

Basic Information

Virtual TourView Tour

Interior

Flooring ["Hardwood"]

Exterior

FencingFenced

Utilities

Cooling Central Air
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Source Lake Michigan, Public

Amenities

Appliances IncludedRange, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Association Fee Includes None
Community Features Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
MRD DISABILITY ACCESS No
Other AmenitiesBasement

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