Welcome to 1620 N Merrimac Ave, a well-maintained two-flat in Chicago's Galewood neighborhood. Each unit features two bedrooms, a bonus room with flexible-use potential, wood floors, and approximately 1200 sq ft with total estimated amount of finished living space over 2400 sq. ft. The property sits on a large lot with a detached 2.5-car garage. The home does have an unfinished basement providing an abundance of storage. Recent improvements include a roof (approx. 6 years old), new water pipes, boilers (10 years old), over 15 of the windows have been replaced within the past 6 years, and new drywall added. Additional features include ceiling fans on the second floor, new shower tile, a cast-iron soaking tub, and wood floors. The two flat layout provides flexibility for owner occupancy, rental use, or both! Call today to see.
Galewood, located between Austin Boulevard and Harlem Avenue, is a residential and commuter-friendly Chicago neighborhood with a bungalow-lined streetscape and a rail-adjacent rhythm. Much of the neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Metra stop at Galewood (Milwaukee District West Line), where morning foot traffic meets corner storefronts and a steady flow of cyclists. Brick bungalows and two-flats set a consistent architectural cadence, with deeper lots and mature trees softening the grid. The commercial pulse leans toward nearby corridors rather than big strips, keeping blocks quiet and walkable. For local staples, this area is strongly associated with nearby Elmwood Park institutions like Johnnie’s Beef and the Circle Tavern, plus the classic lanes at Habetler Bowl. Parks and schoolyards add open space between the rail line and Grand Avenue.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fan(s)
12 total rooms
Full, unfinished basement
Soaking tub
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms total
Unit 1: 2 bedrooms on first floor
Unit 2: 2 bedrooms on second floor
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Each unit has one full bathroom
Kitchen
Stove
Refrigerator
Microwave
Laundry & utility
Tenant pays utilities as noted per unit
Flooring
Hardwood floors in units
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Radiator heating
Window air conditioner in second unit
Exterior features
Deck
Patio
Fenced yard
Street lights, curbs, sidewalks, and paved streets nearby
Commuter bus and train access
Home design
Two-to-four unit building (duplex)
More than 100 years old
Fee simple ownership
Not rebuilt or rehabbed
Parking
Detached garage with garage door opener (approximately 2.5 garage/parking spaces total)
Construction
Vinyl siding and brick exterior
Utilities
Water source: Lake Michigan
Public sewer
HOA & community
Community amenities include a park
Financial info
One unit currently rented (rent listed for second unit)
Special Service Area: No
Other
Property has 2 units total
Listed possession at closing
Electricity and solar
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The primary purpose of the RS districts is to accommodate the development of detached houses on individual lots. It is intended that RS zoning be applied in areas where the land-use pattern is characterized predominately by detached houses on individual lots or where such a land use pattern is desired in the future. The Zoning Ordinance includes three RS districts - RS3 - which are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements and floor area ratios.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Educational / school
Library
Recreation
Cemetery
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chicago, IL • 60639
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Sun exposure
75/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Chicago. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1620 N Merrimac Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $415,000 and $529,550.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $415K to $530K.