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7534 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 Property Records

Cook County property record for 7534 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.108 acres (4,687 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$155,000 (Aug 2001)
Tax Bill$2,050 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-25-402-033

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-25-402-033
Alternative APN
  • 20-25-402-033-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,032 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,032 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1922
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,687 sqft (0.108 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address7534 S MERRILL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60649-3227
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(BINFORDS) SUB OF BLK1 IN CAROLINS SUB IN WH SE SEC 25-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionBINFORDS SUB
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number15,14
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract431200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the South Shore Bungalow Historic District
listed 2008 · 365 contributing resources · NRIS 08001168

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address7534 S MERRILL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60649-3227
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 30, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 30, 2001 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 4, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20014664
Prior Transfer DateOct 21, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc0000000546
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address7534 S MERRILL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60649-3227
Document Number1702749047
Instrument DateJan 19, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2017
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address7534 S MERRILL AVE CHICAGO IL 606493227, CHICAGO, IL 60649-3227

Mortgage

Document Number1702749047
DateJan 27, 2017
Instrument2749047
Lender
NamePENNYMAC
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term216 Months
DueJan 26, 2035
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$11,600 (-10.76%) Land $3,515 Building $8,085$116,000 (-10.76%) Land $35,150 Building $80,850
2023$2,050.00 (+4.06%)
2022$1,970.00 Homeowner's exemption$12,999 Land $5,858 Building $7,141$129,990 Land $58,580 Building $71,410

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1996)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 1996 · Severe Storms And Flooding

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,123 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Verizon.

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