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Property Description
Rare value-add opportunity in Avalon Park - this solid full-brick, 3-bed/1-bath Chicago bungalow with a full unfinished basement and dormer upper level is priced to reflect current condition, including ceiling damage in the kitchen and deferred maintenance throughout. Original hardwood floors found beneath carpet and a spacious basement footprint offer strong upside for the right buyer. Sold strictly as-is - no repairs, no credits. Inspections welcomed for buyer's due diligence purposes only. Cash or hard money financing only. Serious investors, bring your vision.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8640 S Bennett Ave
General
- Price: $160,000
- Taxes: $2,632 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12597626
- Updated: 3/26/2026
- Added to Site: 12 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Location
- Area: CHI - Avalon Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Hyde Park
- Driving Directions: 87th St E to Bennett N to Property
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, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,379
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 3750
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,632.11
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Probate Listing
- Property ID: 20363290390000
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Schools
Schools serving 8640 S Bennett Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Caldwell Elementary Academy Of Math & Sci 8546 South Cregier Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School 2100 East 87th Street, Chicago, IL 60617 | 9-11 | 0.3 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 8640 S Bennett Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/20/2026
Listed
$160,000
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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 8640 S Bennett Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,532
—
$13,101
9%
2023
$2,532
3%
$11,999
—
2022
$2,468
2%
$11,999
—
2021
$2,413
-10%
$11,999
—
2020
$2,683
100%
$12,046
-10%
2019
-100%
$13,385
-3%
2017
$175
-45%
$13,835
—
2016
$318
4%
$13,835
—
2015
$306
1%
$13,835
3%
2014
$303
—
$13,411
—
2013
$304
-84%
$13,411
—
2012
$1,959
—
$13,411
—
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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8640 S Bennett Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617 (MLS# 12597626) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 8640 S Bennett Avenue is currently listed for $160,000 and was received on March 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 8640 S Bennett Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Avalon Park? You can browse all Avalon Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

