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8948 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Records

Cook County property record for 8948 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 955 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$59,000 (Mar 2020)
Tax Bill$2,961 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale
Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-01-123-037

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-01-123-037
Alternative APN
  • 25-01-123-037-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area955 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area955 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address8948 S BENNETT AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60617-2917
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Range14E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionCLAUDE MORRIS ADD
Legal Lot Number37
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group7
Census Block7010
Census Tract480400

Owner

8948 S Bennett Ave is owned by a company that bought it in March 2020.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address332 S MICHIGAN AVE, 1032, CHICAGO, IL 60604-4366
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 5, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE
Mar 18, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
BARNETT REI FIN 2 LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 18, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 18, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20206084
Prior Transfer DateJul 27, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc0000017035
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 5, 2021
Property Address8948 S BENNETT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2917
Document Number0021710035
Instrument DateApr 29, 2021
Instrument2121710035
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 16, 2021
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8948 S BENNETT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2917

March 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 18, 2020
Property Address8948 S BENNETT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2917
Document Number2007806084
Instrument DateMar 10, 2020
Instrument7806084
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 8, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$59.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust
Address332 S MICHIGAN AVE #1032-K379 CHICAGO IL 606044434, 1032-K, CHICAGO, IL 60604-4434

Mortgage

Document Number2007806085
DateMar 18, 2020
Instrument7806085
Lender
NameBARNETT REI FIN 2 LLC
Address450 SKOKIE BLVD # 604, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-7914
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

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$14,001 Land $2,813 Building $11,188$140,010 Land $28,130 Building $111,880
2023$2,961.00 (+2.56%)
2022$2,887.00 (+2.27%)$13,999 (-) Land $4,687 Building $9,312$139,990 (-) Land $46,870 Building $93,120
2021$2,823.00$13,999 Land $4,687 Building $9,312$139,990 Land $46,870 Building $93,120

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 8948 S Bennett Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.

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 Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2008)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimSep 2008 · 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 8948 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 1,079 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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