$2,400
/ Month
8139 S Merrill Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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| 4 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 4 Br | 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba | — |
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
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- Cats Allowed
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About This Property
Pathway to homeownership! Seller is offering a 3 year lease with option to purchase. Purchase price will be $299,900,$8,997 non-refundable option fee due at move in. Up front fee is credited to the price at the time of purchase,$50 per on time payment during lease period will be credited toward the buyer's closing costs on the purchase. NOT FOR RENT ONLY. AMAZING completely rehabbed 4-Bed,2Bath home with a FULL basement and 2-Car BRICK Garage!! This home has been meticulously rehabbed,and is completely move-in ready. The dark hardwood floors have all been refinished,the kitchen has been remodeled and features all new stainless appliances and granite countertops with a Walk-In pantry!! Main Bedroom on the main level boasts a fully remodeled en-suite bathroom! A beautiful winding staircase leads you to the 2nd floor,where you will find the two additional bedrooms. One of them has either an office area or sitting room,you decide! The full basement has been freshly painted and has had new lighting installed. This space is awesome and has potential to be whatever you imagine it to be - it's a blank canvas for you to do with as you wish!! Book your appointment today!!
8139 S Merrill Ave is a house located in Cook County and the 60617 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chicago Public Schools attendance zone.
House Features
Air Conditioning
Hardwood Floors
Microwave
Refrigerator
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
8139 S Merrill Ave,
Chicago,
IL
60617
Chicago sprawls across roughly 228 square miles on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, with nearly 28 miles of lakefront where glass towers catch the morning light and commuter trains rumble through neighborhoods shaped by more than a century of reinvention. This is a city built on bold architecture and bolder ambition, where you can stand beneath the steel ribs of the “L” tracks one moment and find yourself strolling through Grant Park’s open lawns the next.
Renters here choose between classic greystone walk-ups in Lakeview, converted lofts in the West Loop’s Fulton Market district, and sleek high-rises with lake views in Streeterville. Logan Square draws crowds to its Milwaukee Avenue dining scene and the elevated 606 trail, while Lincoln Park offers tree-lined streets near the free zoo. River North packs art galleries alongside bustling restaurants, and Hyde Park anchors the South Side with the Museum of Science and Industry nearby.
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Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 8.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 9.9 mi |
8139 S Merrill Ave is within 12 minutes or 5.0 miles from Chicago State University. It is also near University of Chicago and Ill. Inst. of Technology.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
610 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
280 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
14 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Chicago include Cottage Grove Station, located 3.7 miles from 8139 S Merrill Ave. 8139 S Merrill Ave is near Chicago Midway International, located 12.0 miles or 23 minutes away, and Chicago O'Hare International, located 29.7 miles or 46 minutes away.
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.4 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Chicago Midway International
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Drive: | 23 min | 12.0 mi |
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Chicago O'Hare International
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Drive: | 46 min | 29.7 mi |
Walkability Near 8139 S Merrill Ave Chicago, IL 60617
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 8139 S Merrill Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
8139 S Merrill Ave has 2 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Bessemer Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Avalon Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Arthur Ashe Beach Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Rainbow Beach Dunes Natural Area
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Rainbow Beach Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi |
8139 S Merrill Ave has 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Bessemer Park, Avalon Park, and Arthur Ashe Beach Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
8139 S Merrill Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is South Shore Hospital which is 0.4 mile away and a 7 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 55 min | 37.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 61 min | 39.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 72 min | 44.8 mi |
8139 S Merrill Ave has 3 military bases within 44.8 miles, the nearest is US Military Reservation Elk Grove which is 37.3 miles away and a 55 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
8139 S Merrill Ave
Chicago, IL 60617