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New
$129,000
7929 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
3beds
989sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
3,136 Square Feet Lot
$108,100 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 2 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeriah Tolbert (312)966-6449,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12780310
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X18
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 990
- Total interior livable area: 989 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,136 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 20361040130000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $80,000
- Annual tax amount: $427
- Date on market: 10/8/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$108,100
$80,000 - $143,000
$1,915/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $129,000+486.4%$130/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12780310 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/1990 | Sold | $22,000$22/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $284 -86.6% | $8,000 -20% |
| 2023 | $2,110 +2.6% | $10,000 |
| 2022 | $2,057 +2.3% | $10,000 |
| 2021 | $2,011 -14.7% | $10,000 -5.5% |
| 2020 | $2,358 +110.1% | $10,583 -10% |
| 2019 | $1,122 +1.9% | $11,759 |
| 2018 | $1,101 +28.9% | $11,759 +17.1% |
| 2017 | $855 -26% | $10,046 |
| 2016 | $1,155 +13.6% | $10,046 |
| 2015 | $1,017 +20.6% | $10,046 +12.3% |
| 2014 | $843 +4.4% | $8,949 |
| 2013 | $808 -3.6% | $8,949 |
| 2012 | $838 -27.7% | $8,949 -14.9% |
| 2011 | $1,159 -1.7% | $10,517 |
| 2010 | $1,179 +15.4% | $10,517 |
| 2009 | $1,021 +4.1% | $10,517 -24.4% |
| 2008 | $981 -13.8% | $13,920 |
| 2007 | $1,137 +0.8% | $13,920 |
| 2006 | $1,129 -5.1% | $13,920 +38.4% |
| 2005 | $1,190 +1.9% | $10,060 |
| 2004 | $1,168 +4.5% | $10,060 |
| 2003 | $1,118 -5.4% | $10,060 +19.8% |
| 2002 | $1,182 +7% | $8,400 |
| 2001 | $1,104 +27.6% | $8,400 |
| 2000 | $865 +0.8% | $8,400 +29.2% |
| 1999 | $859 | $6,504 |
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Neighborhood: South Chicago
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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