5605 S MERRIMAC Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60638

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$659,900
30 Days On Site

5605 S MERRIMAC Avenue
Chicago, IL 60638

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active Under Contract
4
Beds
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
3,548
SqFt
$186
/SqFt
1953
Built
County:
Cook
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Boutique Home Realty
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Rarely available, this expansive 2-story home with a full finished basement and a concrete side driveway is a true gem in Garfield Ridge! Developed with a major second-story and family room addition in 2007, and stunningly remodeled in 2025, this home offers the best of timeless construction and modern luxury. Step inside to soaring 9- and 10-foot ceilings on main floor, raised ceilings upstairs, rich hardwood floors across both the main and second levels, and a bright, open floor plan. The gorgeous 2025 custom kitchen features a massive island, elegant white cabinetry, and new high-end appliances, seamlessly flowing into the dining area and oversized family room. From there, step out to a covered back porch complete with a beautiful outdoor wood fireplace (built Fall 2024) - perfect for year-round enjoyment. Upstairs, you'll find a luxurious master suite with a spa-like bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, a soaking tub, double vanity, and heated floors. A second upstairs bathroom boasts a custom walk-in shower and vanity, plus a conveniently located upstairs laundry closet with a new stackable washer and dryer. The finished basement is equally impressive, offering a wet bar, a large recreation room, a 2021 full bath,a 2023 custom laundry area, and a dedicated canning room - ideal for hobbies or extra storage. An additional bedroom in the basement and a main-level office provide versatility for today's lifestyle. Other features include Pella custom windows/doors, solid wood interior doors, statement staircase & banisters, tall baseboards and trim, 2025 designer lighting throughout, fresh 2025 paint, two separate heating and cooling systems, and a 2007-built garage. The fully fenced backyard even includes an additional parking space accessible from the alley! Every update was done for the owners' personal enjoyment - no corners cut, no flip job - just true pride of ownership throughout. All types of financing welcome! If you're looking for a huge, high-quality home in a fantastic Garfield Ridge location, this one checks all the boxes.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$659,900
Days On Site 
30 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
3,548 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1953
MLS® Number 
12335981
Status 
Active Under Contract
Property Tax 
$6,933.41
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 weeks agoStatus changed to Active Under Contract
a month agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Direction Faces 
West
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerDetachedGarageDriveway
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Below 
1000
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorFreezerWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)Range HoodHumidifier
Basement 
Sump PumpFinishedFull
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air
Electric 
Circuit Breakers100 Amp Service
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomWood BurningGas Starter
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Natural GasForced AirRadiant Floor
Interior 
Built-in FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s)High CeilingsOpen FloorplanGranite Counters
Laundry Features 
Upper LevelGas Dryer HookupIn UnitMultiple LocationsSink
Window Features 
Double Pane WindowsWindow Treatments
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 11X10Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 12X11Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 13X11Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 10X11Level - Basement
Dining Room 
Dimensions - COMBOLevel - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 22X14Level - Main
Game Room 
Dimensions - 23X14Level - Basement
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 23X13Level - MainDescription - Island,Custom Cabinetry,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen
Laundry 
Dimensions - 12X6Level - Basement
Living Room 
Dimensions - 14X12Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 18X16Level - Second
Office 
Dimensions - 10X11Level - Main
Other Room 
Dimensions - 4X10Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Exterior 
Balcony
Fencing 
Fenced
Other Structures 
Covered Arena
Patio And Porch 
Deck
Roof 
Asphalt
Windows/Doors 
Double Pane WindowsWindow Treatments
Community Features
Accessibility Features 
Therapeutic Whirlpool
Community Features 
CurbsSidewalksStreet Lights
MLS Area 
CHI - Garfield Ridge
School District 
Kennedy High School
Township 
Lake
Schools
School District
Kennedy High School
Elementary School
Kinzie Elementary School
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Kennedy High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Boutique Home Realty



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