Cook County property record for 7948 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,775 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,954 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-36-103-034 |
| Primary APN | 20-36-103-034 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,775 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| 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 | 7948 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 Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | 79TH STREET DIVISION/BARTLETT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34,35 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 7 |
| Census Block | 7010 |
| Census Tract | 460500 |
7948 S Bennett Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2022.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7948 S BENNETT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1049 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015002 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 7948 S BENNETT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1049 |
| Document Number | 0014015002 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2214015002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7948 S BENNETT AVE, 7948, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1049 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7948 S BENNETT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1049 |
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 | $15,300 Land $5,430 Building $9,870 | $153,000 Land $54,300 Building $98,700 | |
| 2023 | $2,954.00 (+2.61%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,879.00 | $14,000 Land $9,050 Building $4,950 | $140,000 Land $90,500 Building $49,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7948 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 7948 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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