LAST SOLD ON AUG 29, 2018 FOR $515,000

6956 S Bennett Ave,
CHICAGO, IL 60649

$650,640
Redfin Estimate
4
Beds
4
Baths
Sq Ft
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About this home

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.
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$650,640
Buyer’s Agent Commission
1.94%

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$650,640
+$136K since sold in 2018 • Last updated 09/22/2023 5:07 am

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Rental Estimate for 6956 S Bennett Ave

$3,816 / mo

Property details for 6956 S Bennett Ave

Parking
    Parking Information
  • # of Cars: 2
  • # of Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking
  • Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Attached Garage
  • Garage On-Site
  • Owned Garage
  • Side Driveway
Interior
    Bedroom Information
  • # of Bedrooms: 4
  • # of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
    Master Bedroom Information
  • Size: 12X14
  • On 2nd Level
    Bedroom #2 Information
  • Size: 12X11
  • On 2nd Level
    Bedroom #3 Information
  • Size: 11X11
  • On 2nd Level
    Bedroom #4 Information
  • Size: 12X12
  • On Main Level
    Bathroom Information
  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (1/2): 2
  • Master Bath
    Living Room Information
  • Size: 18X20
  • On Main Level
    Dining Room Information
  • Separate Dining Room
  • Size: 12X15
  • On Main Level
    Kitchen Information
  • Size: 8X10
  • On Main Level
    Additional Rooms Information
  • Den
  • Full Basement
  • Partially Finished Basement
    Additional Room #1 Information
  • Den
  • Size: 18X18
  • On 2nd Level
    Heating & Cooling
  • Gas Heating
  • Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
    Building Information
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
  • Built Before 1978
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Brick Exterior, Stone Exterior
    Property Features
  • Screened Porch
    Lot Information
  • Dimensions: 6700
  • Less Than .25 Acre
    Property Information
  • # of Rooms: 8
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Sq. Ft. Comments: Assessor's square footage likely does not include the den/ family room on the 2nd level
  • Assessor Sq.Ft.: 2800
  • Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
  • Historical District
  • Parcel Identification Number: 20243200230000
Financial
    Financial Information
  • Tax: $8,184.03
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Special Service Area: N
  • Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
    Utility Information
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer (Public)
Location
    School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Junior High District: 299
  • High School District: 299
    Location Information
  • Township: HYDE PARK
  • Corporate Limits: CHICAGO
  • Directions: Lake Shore Drive to 67th, west to Euclid, south to 70th, west to Bennett
Other
    Listing Information
  • Sale Price Includes Parking
  • Listing Agent Must Accompany
  • Possession: Closing
  • Holds Earnest Money: Yes
  • Seller Concessions: No
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Public facts and zoning for 6956 S Bennett Ave

Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Sq. Ft.
2,800
Stories
2
Lot Size
6,700 Sq. Ft.
Style
Single Family Residential
Year Built
1934
Year Renovated
County
Cook County
APN
20243200230000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2023.

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Zoning

RS-1 | Permitted: Single-Family, Short-Term Rentals, Commercial

Cost of home ownership

$2,971 per month

30-year fixed, 4.54% interest
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Mortgage payment$2,228
Property taxes$554
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Homeowners' insurance$189
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+$6,506
Your total sale proceeds$243,632$250,138
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Schools

This home is within the City of Chicago School District 299.
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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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Transportation near 6956 S Bennett Ave

69/100
Somewhat walkable

Walk Score®

66/100
Good transit

Transit Score®

56/100
Bikeable

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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

Single-Family Home sales (last 30 days)

Single Family Homes trends in South Side

Median Sale Price
(Single Family Homes)
$335,450
-14.0% YoY | Aug 2023
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Aug 2023
Growth
% YoY
South Side
$335,450
-14.0%
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Market competition in South Side

Calculated over the last 3 months
18
Not Very Competitive
Redfin Compete Score
0
100
  • Multiple offers are rare.
  • The average homes sell for about 3% below list price and go pending in around 77 days.
  • Hot homes can sell for around list price and go pending in around 47 days.

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