$ 659,900 $ 659,900

5605 S MERRIMAC Avenue

Chicago, IL 60638

  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
    Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1
  • 3,548 SqFt
  • 1953 Year Built
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.
Listed by Joanna Lewkowicz of Boutique Home Realty , Sold By Daniel DeHoyos of iDream Realty Inc

PROPERTY DETAIL

  • Key Details

    Sold Price $659,900

    Property Type Single Family Home

    Sub Type Detached Single

    Listing Status Sold

    Purchase Type For Sale

    Square Footage 3, 548 sqft

    Price per Sqft $185

    MLS Listing ID 12335981

    Sold Date 05/23/25

    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

  • Location

    State IL

    County Cook

    Community Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

  • Rooms

    Basement Finished, Full

  • Building

    Story 2 Stories

    Foundation Concrete Perimeter

    Sewer Public Sewer

    Water Lake Michigan

    Structure Type Brick

    New Construction false

  • 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

    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

    View Y/N true

    Roof Type Asphalt

  • 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

SIMILAR HOMES FOR SALE

Check for similar Single Family Homes at price around $659,900 in Chicago,IL

CONTACT

Joanna Lewkowicz
Joanna Lewkowicz

GET IN TOUCH

Your Full Name
Your Phone Number*
Write Your Message