8516 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Records

Cook County property record for 8516 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details9 bd · 3 ba · 3,804 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$347,500 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$3,798 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Mortgage
Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-36-321-024

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-36-321-024
Alternative APN
  • 20-36-321-024-0000

Interior

Bedrooms9 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms15 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,804 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1931
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address8516 S BENNETT AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60617-2297
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF BLKS 12&15 OF CONSTANCE SUB BY WALLA CE C CLEMENT OF EH SW SEC 36-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionCONSTANCE SUB
Legal Block12,15
Legal Lot Number7,8
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3012
Census Tract450300

Owner

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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1925 S ALLPORT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-5371
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 28, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
BANK OF AMERICA NA
Jul 20, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
BANK OF AMERICA NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 20, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 20, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 6, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202121228
Prior Transfer DateApr 2, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000049006
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address8516 S BENNETT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2297
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8516 S BENNETT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2297

Mortgage

Document Number0008721331
DateMar 28, 2022
Instrument2208721331
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA NA
TypeBank
AddressDENVER, CO 80249
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term353 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 20, 2021
Property Address8516 S BENNETT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2297
Document Number0020121228
Instrument DateMay 20, 2021
Instrument2120121228
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023
Title CompanyPRAIRIE TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$347.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5619 S LOOMIS BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1419

Mortgage

Document Number0020121229
DateJul 20, 2021
Instrument2120121229
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051
Interest
Rate3%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed 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.

Flood

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimJul 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.

Wildfire

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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