Cook County property record for 8516 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 3 ba · 3,804 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $347,500 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,798 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-36-321-024 |
| Primary APN | 20-36-321-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,804 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 8516 S BENNETT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617-2297 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF BLKS 12&15 OF CONSTANCE SUB BY WALLA CE C CLEMENT OF EH SW SEC 36-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | CONSTANCE SUB |
| Legal Block | 12,15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 450300 |
8516 S Bennett Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1925 S ALLPORT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-5371 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202121228 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049006 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 8516 S BENNETT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2297 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8516 S BENNETT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2297 |
| Document Number | 0008721331 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2208721331 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DENVER, CO 80249 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 353 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8516 S BENNETT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2297 |
| Document Number | 0020121228 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2120121228 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | PRAIRIE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $347.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5619 S LOOMIS BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1419 |
| Document Number | 0020121229 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2120121229 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Rate | 3% |
|---|
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 | $27,101 Land $2,813 Building $24,288 | $271,010 Land $28,130 Building $242,880 | |
| 2023 | $3,798.00 (+2.59%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,702.00 (+2.29%) | $17,999 (-) Land $4,687 Building $13,312 | $179,990 (-) Land $46,870 Building $133,120 |
| 2021 | $3,619.00 | $17,999 Land $4,687 Building $13,312 | $179,990 Land $46,870 Building $133,120 |
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 8516 S Bennett Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 8516 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 1,103 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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