***SOLD BEFORE PRINT !! ***Solid brick bungalow with dormer space, featuring a formal living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, full bath, and basement. Property needs renovation but offers tremendous ARV potential-ideal for investors or buyer-occupants looking to add value. Sold As-Is, cash or conventional financing only. Easy to show with immediate occupancy at closing.
Contingent
$130,000
8223 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
3beds
1,600sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
3,750 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$81/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solid brick bungalowDormer spaceEat-in kitchenDining room
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 09, 2025 at 11:38am
Listing courtesy of:
James Mattz 708-798-1111,
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12530131
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 792 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 44X18
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 792 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 44X18
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- None
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Alley
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,750 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 20362270060000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $81/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $119,990
- Annual tax amount: $1,133
- Date on market: 12/9/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/9/2025 | Contingent | $130,000$81/sqft |
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| 12/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $130,000$81/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Listing removed | $130,000$81/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Contingent | $130,000$81/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $130,000-27.7%$81/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,133 +6.8% | $11,999 |
| 2022 | $1,061 -39.1% | $11,999 |
| 2021 | $1,743 +0.6% | $11,999 +10.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$894/mo
Principal & interest
$644
Property taxes
$204
Home insurance
$46
Climate risks
Neighborhood: South Chicago
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Chicago Vocational Career Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10South Shore Intl Col Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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