5142 Merrimac Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
3 bd 1 ba 1,021 sqft Built 1957 Lot 3,907 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$255,000
May 18, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2022 | Sold | $255,000 | MLS #11368277 |
| Apr 7, 2022 | Listed | $255,000 | MLS #11368277 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18,117 | $4,882 | $22,999 | $4,175 |
| 2022 | $18,117 | $4,882 | $22,999 | $3,483 |
| 2021 | $18,117 | $4,882 | $22,999 | $3,419 |
| 2020 | $16,436 | $3,906 | $20,342 | $3,308 |
| 2019 | $18,697 | $3,906 | $22,603 | $3,322 |
| 2018 | $18,697 | $3,906 | $22,603 | $3,264 |
| 2017 | $12,941 | $3,515 | $16,456 | $2,249 |
| 2016 | $12,941 | $3,515 | $16,456 | $2,455 |
| 2015 | $12,941 | $3,515 | $16,456 | $2,207 |
| 2014 | $11,484 | $3,320 | $14,804 | $1,945 |
| 2013 | $11,484 | $3,320 | $14,804 | $1,888 |
| 2012 | $11,484 | $3,320 | $14,804 | $1,904 |
| 2011 | $17,435 | $4,296 | $21,731 | $2,667 |
| 2010 | $17,435 | $4,296 | $21,731 | $2,569 |
| 2009 | $17,435 | $4,296 | $21,731 | $2,296 |
| 2008 | $19,832 | $4,530 | $24,362 | $1,857 |
| 2007 | $19,832 | $4,530 | $24,362 | $1,813 |
| 2006 | $19,832 | $4,530 | $24,362 | $1,733 |
Property facts
Year built
1957
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,021 sqft
Lot size
3,907 sqft
ZIP code
60638
City
Chicago
Street
Merrimac Ave
Coordinates
41.79842, -87.77869
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,838
Gross rental yield
8.65%
Implied cap rate
5.62%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5142 Merrimac Ave last sell?
5142 Merrimac Ave most recently sold on May 18, 2022 for $255,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 5142 Merrimac Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 5142 Merrimac Ave (year 2023) is $22,999 with $4,175 in property tax.
How does 5142 Merrimac Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 91.0% below the last sale price of $255,000.
When was 5142 Merrimac Ave built?
5142 Merrimac Ave was built in 1957.
How does 5142 Merrimac Ave compare to others on Merrimac Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Merrimac Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Merrimac Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 5142 Merrimac Ave?
5142 Merrimac Ave is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,021 sqft, 3,907 sqft lot single_family.
Is 5142 Merrimac Ave a flip candidate?
No — 5142 Merrimac Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 5142 Merrimac Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5142 Merrimac Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+4.8%
Implied 1-yr
+19.1%
2026 Q3
$442.4K
2026 Q4
$458.6K
ZIP 60638 — Median Price History + Forecast
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