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Property Description
SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY!!! Short sale- 5 bed home with 2 baths. In need of TLC and updates. Purchase PRICE will be submitted and approved BY THE BANK PROPERTY SOLD AS IS!!! Roof done 5 years ago and tuck poing 3 years ago. Please submit highest and best offer and willing to remain patient through short sale approval process. This helps reduce fall-through contracts. This property has strong ARV potential with estimated repairs about $20K-$30K. Property is ready for renovation!!!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 6942 S Bell Ave
General
- Price: $149,900
- Taxes: $486 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12581660
- Updated: 4/12/2026
- Added to Site: 52 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - Chicago Lawn
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: Turn on Bell street from 69th. pull to 6942 S Bell Ave.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 970
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1926
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 125 x 25
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1926
- Tax Amount: $486.83
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 20193230380000
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Schools
Schools serving 6942 S Bell Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mckay Elementary School 6901 South Fairfield Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629 | PK-8 | 0.6 mi |
Gage Park High School 5630 South Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60629 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 6942 S Bell Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/06/2026
Price Reduced
$149,900
-6.31%
MLS
3/18/2026
Price Reduced
$160,000
-33.33%
MLS
3/02/2026
Listed
$240,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 6942 S Bell Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$927
-7%
$10,999
—
2022
$1,002
100%
$10,999
—
2021
100%
$10,999
100%
2020
100%
$5,512
-10%
2019
-100%
$6,125
-27%
2017
$143
-76%
$8,338
—
2016
$595
4%
$8,338
—
2015
$574
1%
$8,338
12%
2014
$570
-39%
$7,458
—
2013
$938
53%
$7,458
—
2012
$612
—
$7,458
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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6942 S Bell Avenue, Chicago, IL 60636 (MLS# 12581660) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 6942 S Bell Avenue is currently listed for $149,900 and was received on March 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 6942 S Bell Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chicago Lawn? You can browse all Chicago Lawn real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

