8110 S Merrill Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617

Status: Sold
Single Family
3 beds
2 baths
2,355 sq.ft
Listing Price: $209,900

About this home

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED - BEST AND HIGHEST DUE BY 8PM ON MON 1/29. Seize the opportunity of a lifetime to own this mid-century gem! A warm welcome awaits as you step through the inviting front porch into a breathtaking sunken living room, boasting a full-wall stone fireplace and an abundance of natural light. Effortlessly entertain in the adjacent formal dining room, conveniently located near the expansive kitchen. Experience culinary delight in the sunny kitchen adorned with original 1950s charm, featuring custom cabinetry and an original blue porcelain sink, perfectly blended with modern appliances. The kitchen's showstopper is the built-in banquette seating, creating a captivating space for casual meals. A convenient half bath adds to the allure of this entertainment haven. Three generously-sized bedrooms share a perfectly preserved, time-capsule full bath adorned with pristine tile and a classic vanity. But the excitement doesn't end there! The finished basement unveils even more living space with a retro recreational room showcasing a custom wrap-around wet bar and shuffleboard floor, bedroom #4, a flex room with exterior access (perfect as an office, mudroom, craft room), another updated full bath, a cedar storage room, and a large utility room providing fantastic storage and laundry hook-up. Step outside to your own oasis and unwind on the raised patio overlooking the private, fully fenced yard, complete with a 2-car garage. This home is being offered as-is but has been lovingly maintained with many recent improvements, including a new roof in 2019, water heater in 2022, an updated basement bath in 2022, and furnace in 2024. Ideally located near shopping, dining, schools, parks, and more - your dream home awaits. Don't miss the chance to make it yours; come see it today!

Property details

Property / Lot Details
Acreage 0.144
Lot Dimensions 6300
Lot Size Source County Records
Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre
Ownership Fee Simple
Style of House Ranch
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft 2355
Type Detached Raised Ranch
Property Type Detached Single
Interior Features
Additional Rooms Breakfast Room, Storage
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft 2355
Square Feet 2,355
Square Feet Source Assessor
Basement Description Finished
Basement Bathrooms Yes
Basement Full
Bedrooms Count 3
Bedrooms Possible 4
Bedrooms (Below Grade) 1
Basement Sq Ft 2355
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
BelowGradeFinishedArea 2355
Fireplace Location Living Room
Fireplace Count 1
Fireplace Details Wood Burning
Baths FULL Count 2
Baths Count 3
Baths Half Count 1
Interior Property Features Bar-Wet, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
LaundryFeatures Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink
Total Rooms 9
Window Features Bay Window(s), Screens, Shades, Wood Frames
Rooms
room 1
Type Breakfast Room
Level Main
Dimensions 8X13
Flooring Vinyl
room 2
Type Storage
Level Basement
Dimensions 14X12
Flooring Other
room 3
Level N/A
room 4
Level N/A
room 5
Level N/A
room 6
Level N/A
room 7
Level N/A
room 8
Level N/A
room 9
Level N/A
room 10
Level N/A
room 11
Type Bedroom 2
Level Main
Dimensions 20X12
Flooring Carpet
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level Main
Dimensions 20X12
Flooring Carpet
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level Basement
Dimensions 14X11
Flooring Other
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 16X15
Flooring Carpet
room 15
Type Family Room
Level Basement
Dimensions 44X38
Flooring Other
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 15X13
Flooring Vinyl
Type Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Custom Cabinetry
room 17
Type Laundry
Level Basement
Dimensions 23X21
Flooring Other
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 22X21
Flooring Carpet
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Main
Dimensions 16X16
Flooring Carpet
Bath Full
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Age 71-80 Years
Approx Year Built 1951
Parking Total 2
Door Features Storm Door(s)
Driveway Concrete
Exposure East
Exterior Building Type Brick
Exterior Property Features Deck, Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens
Garage Details Garage Door Opener(s)
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Detached
Parking Spaces Count 2
Parking Garage
Roof Type Asphalt
MRD Virtual Tour None
Virtual Tour Date 03/07/2024 9:36 pm
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Central Air
CommunityFeatures Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Area Major CHI - South Chicago
Corporate Limits Chicago
Directions When heading northwest on I-90 W take exit 104 for 87th St, turn right onto E 87th St, sharp left onto S South Chicago Ave, turn right onto S Merrill Ave and the home will be on the left.
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Equipment TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House
Elementary School Mann Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 299
Heat/Fuel Natural Gas, Forced Air
High Sch Chicago Vocational Achievement A
High Sch Dist 299
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Jr High/Middle School Mann Elementary School
Jr High/Middle Dist 299
Township South Chicago

Financials

Financing Conventional
Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 20362180360000
Special Assessments N
Taxes $3,219
Tax Exemptions Homeowner, Senior
Tax Year 2021
$209,900 Listing Price:
MLS # 11963851
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 49 days
Basement Full
Type Detached Raised Ranch
Parking Garage
List Date 01/25/2024
Year Built 1951
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