$430,000

beds

bath

half bath

7118 N Merrimac Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60646

Closed / MLS #12565208 / Single Family / Forest Glen

Listing information updated 3/9/2026 at 1:23pm

Welcome to 7118 N. Merrimac - a solid 3-bedroom home offering immediate livability with tremendous upside potential, located in a top-rated Wildwood elementary school district and Taft High School with an award winning IB program. Hardwood floors run throughout the main level, creating warmth and continuity across the living spaces. The home is move-in ready as-is, while also presenting a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to update and build equity over time. The full unfinished basement is a true blank canvas, ideal for future living space, recreation area, home gym, or workshop. Outside, a large backyard provides ample room for entertaining, gardening, or expansion possibilities. Major mechanical updates include a hot water heater just 2 years old and a newer flood control system for added peace of mind. The property's layout and lot make it an excellent candidate for adding a full second story - a rare opportunity for long-term value growth in the neighborhood. Perfect for homeowners, renovators, or investors seeking a property they can live in now and customize later. Bus stop right up the street drops off at Metra and Jefferson Park Blue Line. Costco, Target & Aldi just a stone's throw away. North Branch Bike Trail connecting to bike routes reaching through the North Shore and downtown Chicago

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Parking Type:

Concrete,Side Driveway,Off Street,Yes,Other

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

N/A

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Room Information

Living Room:

18x12 - Main

Dining Room:

10x10 - Main

Kitchen:

12x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

13x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

12x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$4,244

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60646

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Wildwood Elementary School

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Taft High School

Architecture Style:

Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Parking Type:

Concrete,Side Driveway,Off Street,Yes,Other

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

N/A

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Living Room:

18x12 - Main

Dining Room:

10x10 - Main

Kitchen:

12x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

13x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

12x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$4,244

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60646

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Wildwood Elementary School

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

Taft High School

Listing Office: Baird & Warner

Listing Office Phone: 773.250.0400

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