8317 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
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OFF MARKET

$265,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,800 sqft

8317 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

South Chicago
Est. Refi. Payment $1,889/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 15, 2023 for $220,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$266K
Since last month
Decreased$1K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Decreased$7K (-2.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$46K (+20.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +7% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$266K
July 2026$267K
June 2026$275K
May 2026$269K
April 2026$264K
March 2026$264K
February 2026$260K
January 2026$260K
2025
2024
2023
2022

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8305 S Paxton Ave, Chicago, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$200,000
06/01/26
4
2
1,121
8351 S Paxton Ave, Chicago, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$111,000
09/26/25
4
2
1,598
8044 S Clyde Ave, Chicago, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$327,000
04/02/26
4
2
2,996
8314 S Oglesby Ave, Chicago, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$180,001
07/22/26
5
3
2,944
8223 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$145,500
04/28/26
3
2
1,600
8410 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$229,000
11/10/25
4
2
1,236
2344 E 83rd St, Chicago, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$180,000
08/11/26
4
1.5
1,300
8320 S Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$179,000
06/10/26
4
1.5
1,872
7923 S Luella Ave, Chicago, IL
0.50
Single-Family Home
$251,000
07/10/26
4
2
2,368
8015 S Paxton Ave, Chicago, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$180,000
12/05/25
6
3
4,868

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
8325 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
0.02
$208,300
4
2
-
Off Market
8320 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.04
$289,800
5
2
2,737
Off Market
8312 S Paxton Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.03
$293,200
5
3
1,700
Off Market
8324 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.04
$307,900
4
3
2,000
Off Market
8336 S Paxton Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.05
$280,600
5
2
2,102
Off Market
8305 S Paxton Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.07
$200,000
4
2
1,121
Recently Sold
8331 S Paxton Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.07
$298,600
4
2.5
1,900
Off Market
8241 S Clyde Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.10
$150,000
6
2
-
Recently Sold
8356 S Paxton Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.08
$12,000
-
-
-
For Sale
8237 S Clyde Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.11
$262,800
3
2.5
1,643
Off Market
8312 S Luella Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.09
$378,500
4
3
2,554
Off Market
8223 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
0.11
$145,500
3
2
1,600
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1922
Living Area
2,800 sqft
Price/Sqft
$95
Parking
Garage

About this House

GREAT OPPORTUNITY!! ***SELLER OFFERING $5,000 CLOSING COST CREDIT TO BUYER AT CLOSING***CHECK OUT THIS REHABBED (2017)BRICK BUNGALOW WITH FINISHED BASEMENT!!FRESHLY PAINTED THRU-OUT. THIS 2-STORY BRICK HOME IS MOVE-IN READY!! WOW!! HARDWOOD FLOORS & BRAND NEW CARPET. 4 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS, THE FINISHED BASEMENT HAS A WALK-OUT ACCESS & ADDITIONAL ROOMS/STORAGE, PLUS AN ENCLOSED BACK ROOM OFF THE EAT-IN-KITCHEN-UPDATED WHITE SHAKER CABINETS!*GRANITE*ALL UPDATED STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES*C/A & FURNACE-5 YRS.,*WINDOWS-NEWER*ALL NEWER ELECTRICAL SERVICE & WIRING-2017*ALL NEW SANITARY PLUMBING AND ALL NEW COPPER-2017*AND MORE...AMPLE PARKING IN FRONT.*2 CAR GARAGE OFF THE ALLEY WITH ANOTHER SINGLE DOOR OPENING ALSO TO THE YARD*3-LEVELS OF LIVING SPACE READY FOR IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. HOME WAS A RENTAL PROPERTY, NO EXEMPTIONS LISTED FOR TAXES. DON'T DELAY!! YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE FOR $234,700!! THIS IS A TURN-KEY!!IMMEDIATE POSSESSION!!
8317 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,800 sqft single-family home in South Chicago, built in 1922. It last sold for $220,000 on Feb 15, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $265,900, with a rent estimate of $2,937/month.

Home Details for 8317 S Merrill Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: Stone
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3920 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 15, 2023
Source: N/A
Sold
$220,000
Dec 2, 2022
Source: RE/MAX International #11652629
PriceChange
$234,700
Price decreased by 6%
Oct 14, 2022
Source: RE/MAX International #11652629
Listed For Sale
$249,000

Market trends in Chicago

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$389K
$10.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$294
$8MoM
Available listings
5488
263MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about South Chicago

At least 386 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 70 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 51 % Say kids play outside

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 44 % Say there's wildlife

  • 42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 28 % Say there are community events

  • 26 % Say people would walk alone at night

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  • Jatwon scott
    "My community is great, loving people fast transportation everything is close in nearby and I love how the houses and the apartments are built, especially the flats"
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  • Shamyah Tidwell
    "Dog owners will like that the area is friendly and welcoming to pets. People should not have their guard up with thinking the pets will be misbehaving and attacking them they should be able to walk with their dogs with no problem. They should be able to pick up after their dogs in areas where it is not intruding their neighbors property "
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  • Landlord4141
    "Nice neighbor friendly people and not to far from shopping walking distance actually near cta also schools close to "
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  • Trulia User
    "The Historical landscape and landmarks. Shopping is convenient and transportation is available. Schools and parks are clean and safe."
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood feels like a ghost town,everything looks abandoned or is abandoned. No shopping areas, it’s a good desert and the way these management companies are jacking these rent prices are ridiculous "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood love to live here great community involvement would recommend others to live here"
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  • Trulia User
    "It has buses to get you where you need to go. The buses takes you right to the train, it takes you to downtown Chicago."
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  • Trulia User
    "Not a place to start a family, and if there is an opportunity to move out, I'll take it. For now just keep at daily here until then."
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  • Trulia User
    "Winter time is brutal. salt trucks forget about us. 84th and Burnham. I drive all the way west to Roosevelt and California. Nice summers. brutal winters. great neighbors."
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great restaurants and stores and I know my way around when going places. The violence is not as bad but some areas are good to live in."
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  • Trulia User
    "Has great access to public transportation. There are grocery stores in walking distance. If you have school aged children, there are grammer and high schools as well in the area."
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  • Trulia User
    "You will see other dog owners walking their dogs and they always speak when you do see them! It becomes the norm to see these neighbors certain times everyday. "
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  • Trulia User
    "We have lived in this community for 15 months now and love our neighbors. We are a close knit bunch that watch out for one another."
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  • Trulia User
    "We moved here to be close to our mom’s assisted living facility. We love this community for the openness of the neighbors, the active block clubs and the amazing wildlife diversity. There is crime here, just like throughout the whole city but we generally feel safe. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I live in this neighborhood for 2 years never had any problems I go jogging in my area love living here."
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s plenty of public transportation to the loop. The metra train and the express bus will go directly downtown. Also minutes away from Lakeshore Drive and the Skyway "
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  • Trulia User
    "we use to have a block club but not anymore. I 've lived in the neighborhood for 30+ years and like everything else neighborhood activities slowly fade out."
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  • Briana A.
    "The community does an outreach program to give meals to the community and the homeless. I love this sooooo much ! Let’s keep being intentional and loving on our people !"
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  • Megan S.
    "Just stay to yourself. Mind your business and don't be too friendly. Depending on the area you can hear constant shooting especially in the summer. "
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  • Glenda B. J.
    "The senior citizen events as well as the summer youth events. They’re always doing some event for the youth in the summer "
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  • Audgreyrez
    "I’ve lived here my whole life but primarily the South Shore area and I love living over here. It’s just a very long commute to downtown"
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  • Anelytapia2
    "Too many busy streets. Not enough light at night. Need more street lights and police cars around the area. "
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  • Joni J.
    "Most of my neighbors are friendly and very concerned about our community,they are very aware whom are visiting "
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  • ewy
    "They would not like there are no dog parks. They would not like that dogs are more than likely not trained and are more than likely used as guard dogs. They also would not like I have never seen a vet in the area. "
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  • Ewy
    "Dogs are not trained here and there are no dog parks. Lots of loose dogs and killer dogs here. Must carry a stick for protection. "
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  • Glenda B. J.
    "There are very few events. Most of them are from the neighborhood churches having their own neighborhood gospel fest"
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  • Rashaunda S.
    "It is a lot of senseless violence going on and kids or adults shouldn’t be out alone or late at night because bullets have no aim or name."
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  • Mildred M.
    "no we don't but we have block party every year in August and the kid enjoy there selfs they get a chance to play in the street for day out the year good food and games"
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  • Korina F.
    "I’ve moved here over a year ago and I love it. I love how everything can be easily accessible to me. "
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  • Tiara H.
    "There are great parks and beaches in this area i like the school my kidz attendant. great for dog walking in parks."
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  • Michelle L.
    "The neighborhood is clean and tidy for the most part, so it’s usually a nice walk.....................::"
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  • Joni J.
    "Dog owners appear to be happy with living in the area because most of the neighbors in the area has concerns and respect for one another"
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  • Hassant73
    "I've had no issues over here, I do know stuff goes down but what community in Chicago doesn't have issues"
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Frequently asked questions about 8317 S Merrill Ave

  • What is 8317 S Merrill Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8317 S Merrill Ave in Chicago, IL is $265,900.
  • What is the price history for 8317 S Merrill Ave?
    8317 S Merrill Ave in Chicago, IL last sold for $220,000 in February 2023.
  • Is Chicago a buyer's or seller's market?
    Chicago is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Chicago?
    The median sale price in Chicago is $389K. That is up $10.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 8317 S Merrill Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8317 S Merrill Ave in Chicago, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 8317 S Merrill Ave?
    The lot at 8317 S Merrill Ave in Chicago, IL is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).

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