Cook County property record for 7938 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,743 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-36-103-032 |
| Primary APN | 20-36-103-032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,240 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 7938 S BENNETT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617-1049 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | NORTH10 FT LOT36 BLK1 NW4 S36 T38N R14E 3P |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | FREDERICK H BARTLETTS 79TH STREET |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36,37 |
| Legal Unit | 604 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 7 |
| Census Block | 7010 |
| Census Tract | 460500 |
7938 S Bennett Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7938 S BENNETT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1049 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201335095 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 7938 S BENNETT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1049 |
| Document Number | 0000008162 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268162 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICE LINK LP, SERVICE LINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7938 S BENNETT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1049 |
| Document Number | 0000008162, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268162 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2066 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,000 Land $7,493 Building $7,507 | $150,000 Land $74,930 Building $75,070 | |
| 2023 | $2,743.00 (+2.62%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,673.00 | $13,000 Land $9,050 Building $3,950 | $130,000 Land $90,500 Building $39,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 7938 S Bennett Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 7938 S Bennett Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 943 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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