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!
Closed
$166,500
7545 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
3beds
2,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
3,500 Square Feet Lot
$166,900 Zestimate®
$76/sqft
$2,265 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 24, 2025 at 02:57am
Listing courtesy of:
Timothy Miller 312-554-5478,
EXIT Strategy Realty
Bought with:
Melanie Miller
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12353164

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X10
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,900
- Total interior livable area: 2,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,500 sqft
- Dimensions: 28X125
Details
- Parcel number: 20254030130000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chicago
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: FHA 203K
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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$166,900
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$170,238