THE LOT. THE LOCATION. THE UPSIDE. Welcome to 7144 S Bennett Avenue, a substantial three-story brick three-flat in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, situated on an impressive 50 x 135 oversized lot. Featuring a reported 10 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a full basement, and garage parking, this property offers the scale and potential experienced investors look for. Near Jackson Park, Lake Michigan, public transportation, and the Obama Presidential Center, the location adds another compelling reason to take a closer look. A BIG PROJECT WITH BIG POTENTIAL! Restore, reposition, and explore the possibilities of this classic Chicago multifamily property. Extensive rehabilitation required. Known building violations and structural concerns exist. Sold strictly AS-IS. Buyer to verify condition, legal use, and renovation feasibility. Bring your contractor. Run your numbers. Schedule your showing today!
New
$217,000
7144 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
10beds
--sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1914
-- sqft lot
$343,700 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Garage parkingFull basementSubstantial three-story brick three-flat
- 3 days
- 278
- 20
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tommie Westbrook 464-206-0863,
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12798671
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Steam, Radiator(s)
Features
- Basement: Finished,Daylight
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Lot
- Size: 6,750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 135
Details
- Parcel number: 20251070190000
- Zoning: MULTI
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $296,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,359
- Date on market: 10/31/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$343,700
$251,000 - $436,000
$1,888/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $217,000+141.1% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12798671 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2014 | Listing removed | $90,000 |
Source: Betts Realty Group, PC #08386737 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2013 | Price change | $90,000-55% |
Source: Betts Realty Group, PC #08386737 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2013 | Listed for sale | $200,000-13% |
Source: Betts Realty Group, PC #08386737 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2011 | Listing removed | $230,000 |
Source: Chicago - Lincoln Park #07505540 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2011 | Price change | $230,000-11.2% |
Source: Chicago - Lincoln Park #07505540 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2010 | Listed for sale | $259,000 |
Source: Chicago - Lincoln Park South #07505540 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,965 +48.3% | $29,600 +55.8% |
| 2023 | $4,023 +2.9% | $19,000 |
| 2022 | $3,908 +24% | $19,000 |
| 2021 | $3,151 -10.7% | $19,000 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $3,528 -2.9% | $18,940 -12% |
| 2019 | $3,635 +1.7% | $21,523 |
| 2018 | $3,573 -9.7% | $21,523 -1.1% |
| 2017 | $3,957 +2.6% | $21,755 |
| 2016 | $3,857 +10% | $21,755 |
| 2015 | $3,506 +1.9% | $21,755 +3.1% |
| 2014 | $3,439 +2.4% | $21,103 |
| 2013 | $3,360 +0.6% | $21,103 |
| 2012 | $3,339 -9.7% | $21,103 -19.7% |
| 2011 | $3,696 +6% | $26,272 |
| 2010 | $3,486 +9.9% | $26,272 |
| 2009 | $3,171 -13.7% | $26,272 -18.7% |
| 2008 | $3,674 +11.6% | $32,329 |
| 2007 | $3,293 +28.6% | $32,329 |
| 2006 | $2,562 -5.1% | $32,329 +47.5% |
| 2005 | $2,701 +1.9% | $21,922 |
| 2004 | $2,650 +4.5% | $21,922 |
| 2003 | $2,537 -15.7% | $21,922 +30.9% |
| 2002 | $3,010 +18% | $16,751 |
| 2001 | $2,550 +15.3% | $16,751 |
| 2000 | $2,212 | $16,751 +24% |
| 1999 | -- | $13,513 |
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Neighborhood: South Shore
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 299
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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