3,125 sq ft; lot: 3920 sq ft lot - MLS# 12558601
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Description
Welcome to 8800 S Merrill Ave - a well-maintained and spacious home in the heart of Chicago's desirable South Shore neighborhood, proudly presented by Sammy I. Sarandah of Harthside Realtors, where I believe in Let's Make a House a Home! This property offers an excellent combination of recent updates, functional living space, and outstanding value. Major improvements include a brand-new tear-off roof along with heating and air conditioning systems replaced within the last 10 years, offering peace of mind and long-term reliability. The main living areas are in good overall condition, featuring a comfortable and flexible layout ideal for everyday living. One of the home's standout features is the finished basement, which includes a spacious family room perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or additional living space, along with tons of storage to keep everything organized and out of sight. Located on a quiet residential block with convenient access to parks, Lake Michigan, public transportation, shopping, and major expressways, this home combines neighborhood charm with everyday convenience. With generous space, solid mechanical updates, and a price positioned to sell, this is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a house a home. Schedule your private showing today!
Features
- Property Type: Single Family Home
- Sub Type: Detached Single
- Listing Status: Active
- County/Area: Cook County
- Zip Code: 60617
- Year Built: 1952
- Age: 71-80 Years
- School District: 299
- Sq.Ft.: 3,125 sq ft
- Stories: 1 Story
- Total Rooms: 6
- Bedrooms: 2
- Full Baths: 2
- Basement: Finished, Full
- Garage: 2 Car
- # of Parking Spaces: 4
- Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
- Baths: 2
- View: No
- Appliances: Dishwasher
- Assessor Square Footage: 1300
- Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
- Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
- Bedrooms Possible: 3
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Cooling: Central Air
- Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
- Directions: I-57 N. Take Exit 65 to S Stony Island Ave. Take exit 65 from I-94 E Merge onto S Stony Island Ave, Turn right onto E 87th St, Turn right onto S Merrill Ave
- East: 3100
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- General Information: Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Main Type: Residential
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Off Street, Owned, Garage
- Rooms: No additional rooms
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- South: 8800
- Special Service Area: N
- Tax Annual Amount: 2055.95
- Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
- Tax Year: 2024
- Township: South Chicago
- Type Detached: 1 Story
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
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