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5605 S MERRIMAC AVE Chicago, IL 60638

5 Beds

3.5 Baths

3,548 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,548 sqft

Price per Sqft $185

MLS Listing ID 12335981

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1953

Annual Tax Amount $6,933

Tax Year 2023

Lot Dimensions 40X125

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

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.

Location

State IL

County Cook

Area Chi - Garfield Ridge

Rooms

Basement Finished, Full

Interior

Interior Features Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Dining Combo, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room

Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Starter

Equipment CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Humidifier

Laundry Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Multiple Locations, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony

Garage Spaces 2.0

Community Features Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Brick, Yes

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

Structure Type Brick

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Kinzie Elementary School

High Schools Kennedy High School

School District 299 , 299, 299

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

Listed by Joanna Lewkowicz • Boutique Home Realty

Michael Schatz

+1(312) 961-4450

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