5540 S Merrimac Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638

• 3 beds |
• 3 baths |
• 1,727 sqft

Property Description

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!

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

October 9, 2026 at 2:18PM

Listing Office:

Century 21 NuVision Real Estate : 773-229-9006

Listing Agent:

Alberto Diaz : 773-616-2110

MLS ID:

12773526

Interior

• General: In-Law Floorplan1st Floor Full BathSeparate Dining Room
• Rooms: Eating AreaRecreation RoomEnclosed Porch
• Appliances: RangeRefrigeratorWasherDryer
• Dining: Separate
• Laundry: Gas Dryer HookupSink
• Basement: FinishedFull
• Flooring: Hardwood
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Natural GasForced Air
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Style: Cape Cod
• Parking: ConcreteGarage Door OpenerYesDetachedGarageParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt
• Windows: Screens
• General: 1.5 StoryConcrete Perimeter

Location

• HOA Amenities: CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedNot Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 299
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 19171020220000
• Fencing: Fenced

Utilities

• Utilities: Circuit Breakers
• Water: Lake MichiganPublic
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple