Welcome to the Historic Jackson Park Highlands Community where tree lined streets are alive and well. We proudly introduce a stately 2 story home with side drive and attached garage. Come and bring your contemporary ideas! Location is superb! Minutes from Lake Shore Drive, lakefront, beaches, parks, harbor, Jackson Park Golf Course and Bike Trails. This home boasts a large living room and adjacent formal dining room. The 2nd level is complete with a multi purpose room - could be family room, den, office or additional bedroom! Storage and family room are located in the basement.
Listed by Alice Jennett• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Listed by Cheryl Reid
Bought with Michael Zuker• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago (Sept 22, 2023 at 5:05am)
•Source:MRED #10001250
Home facts
Property Type
Detached Single Family, 2 Stories
Baths
3 full, 2 partial
Year Built
1934
Community
South Shore
Lot Size
6,699 Sq. Ft.
Price insights
Redfin Estimate
$650,640
Buyer’s Agent Commission
1.94%
Redfin Estimate for 6956 S Bennett Ave
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$650,640
+$136K since sold in 2018 • Last updated 09/22/2023 5:07 am
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GreatSchools Summary Rating
2/10
Okeeffe Elementary School
Public, PreK-8 • Serves this home • 0.3mi
4/10
Parkside Elementary Community Academy
Public, PreK-8 • Nearby school • 0.2mi
2/10
Bouchet Elementary Math & Science Academy
Public, PreK-8 • Nearby school • 0.5mi
1/10
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School
Public, 9-12 • Serves this home • 2.2mi
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Around this home
Transportation near 6956 S Bennett Ave
69/100
Somewhat walkable
Walk Score®
66/100
Good transit
Transit Score®
56/100
Bikeable
Bike Score®
Climate risks
About climate risks
Most homes have some risk of natural disasters, and may be impacted by climate change due to rising temperatures and sea levels.
Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Moderate
20% chance of flooding in next 30 years
Fire Factor - Minimal
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
Heat Factor - Moderate
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
Wind Factor - Minor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Real estate market insights for 6956 S Bennett Ave
6956 S Bennett Ave is a house on a 6,699 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. This home is currently off market - it last sold on August 29, 2018 for $515,000
How many photos are available for this home?
Redfin has 5 photos of 6956 S Bennett Ave.
How much is this home worth?
Based on Redfin's Chicago data, we estimate the home's value is $650,640
When was this home built and last sold?
6956 S Bennett Ave was built in 1934 and last sold on August 29, 2018 for $515,000.
What is the rental estimate for this home?
We estimate that 6956 S Bennett Ave would rent for between $3,239 and $4,053.
The full address for this home is 6956 South Bennett Avenue, CHICAGO, Illinois 60649.
What's the housing market like in South Side?
The South Side housing market is not very competitive. Homes in South Side receive 2 offers on average and sell in around 75 days. The median sale price of a home in South Side was $335K last month, down 14.0% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in South Side is $154, up 3.0% since last year.