Welcome to 8028 South Bennett Ave! Located on a quiet block in this South Chicago neighborhood. This rehab ready oversized custom brick bungalow is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with room to expand with over 2500 square feet. This bungalow features a fireplace, separate dining room, light-filled sun room, and enclosed back porch on an oversized Chicago lot with a side drive to a 2 car brick garage. This home is ready for your ideas and designs. *NEW custom exterior front door/screen (2025)*NEW boiler (2025). Perfect for investors or owner occupants who wish to create their own design and build equity. This property accepts Cash, Hard money loans, FHA 203K financing, or conventional rehab loans for traditional buyers. We have licensed contractors, interior designers, and renovation lenders to refer to interested buyers. Sold As-Is.
Contingent
$129,000
8028 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
3beds
1,398sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$92/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Oversized chicago lotEnclosed back porchOversized custom brick bungalowLight-filled sun roomSeparate dining room
- 136 days |
- 11 |
- 0 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robin L Conner 773-220-3255,
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12615903
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Enclosed Porch, Sun Room, Recreation Room, Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Bedroom 3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X6
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X3
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X12
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 646 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 34X19
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X8
Heating
- Steam, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- None
Features
- Separate Dining Room
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Bath/Stubbed,Storage Space,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,398 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35x180
Details
- Parcel number: 20361080250000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $92/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $150,000
- Annual tax amount: $446
- Date on market: 4/10/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,230/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $129,000$92/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12615903 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2026 | Contingent | $129,000$92/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12615903 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $129,000$92/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12615903 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $422 -5.4% | $15,000 +15.4% |
| 2023 | $446 -0.6% | $12,999 |
| 2022 | $448 +5% | $12,999 |
| 2021 | $427 -3.1% | $12,999 +1.2% |
| 2020 | $440 +0.3% | $12,839 -10% |
| 2019 | $439 +1.5% | $14,266 |
| 2018 | $432 -6.6% | $14,266 -13.5% |
| 2017 | $463 -47.6% | $16,493 |
| 2016 | $884 +4% | $16,493 |
| 2015 | $849 +0.9% | $16,493 +11.3% |
| 2014 | $842 -0.4% | $14,824 |
| 2013 | $845 +6.8% | $14,824 |
| 2012 | $791 +0.9% | $14,824 -8.5% |
| 2011 | $784 +10.6% | $16,199 |
| 2010 | $709 +6.6% | $16,199 |
| 2009 | $665 -7.2% | $16,199 -8.9% |
| 2008 | $716 -9.6% | $17,776 |
| 2007 | $793 -5.8% | $17,776 |
| 2006 | $841 -14.1% | $17,776 +28.8% |
| 2005 | $979 -4.8% | $13,805 |
| 2004 | $1,028 -8% | $13,805 |
| 2003 | $1,117 -19.4% | $13,805 +30.9% |
| 2002 | $1,386 -6.1% | $10,550 |
| 2001 | $1,476 +16.2% | $10,550 |
| 2000 | $1,271 +0% | $10,550 +22.5% |
| 1999 | $1,271 | $8,614 |
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Neighborhood: South Chicago
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10South Shore Intl Col Prep High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Chicago Vocational Career Academy High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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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