$160,000
PRE-FORECLOSURE The borrower is in default on their loan obligation and/or the bank or lender has initiated foreclosure proceedings. This property is occupied, do not disturb the occupants. Trespassing is a criminal offense.

8640 S Bennett Ave Chicago, IL 60617

Calumet Heights Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,061/month

Total Views 1,893
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,379 Sq Ft
$116 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Laundry Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

Rare value-add opportunity in Avalon Park - this solid full-brick, 3-bed/1-bath Chicago bungalow with a full unfinished basement and dormer upper level is priced to reflect current condition, including ceiling damage in the kitchen and deferred maintenance throughout. Original hardwood floors found beneath carpet and a spacious basement footprint offer strong upside for the right buyer. Sold strictly as-is - no repairs, no credits. Inspections welcomed for buyer's due diligence purposes only. Cash or hard money financing only. Serious investors, bring your vision.

Listing Agent

Nina Kendrick

Luxe Living Realty, Inc Brokerage Phone: (708) 629-6462 License #471020168 Listed on: 03/20/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,632

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,379 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,632

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: Raised Ranch
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Raised Ranch
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Active
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (708) 629-6462
  • MRD_WaterViewYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1379
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1379
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 2758

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 3750
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2632.11
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,532 $13,101 $2,813 $10,288
2024 $2,532 $13,101 $2,813 $10,288
2023 $2,468 $12,001 $4,688 $7,313
2022 $2,468 $12,001 $4,688 $7,313
2021 $2,413 $11,999 $4,687 $7,312
2020 $2,683 $12,046 $3,375 $8,671
2019 $0 $13,385 $3,375 $10,010
2018 $0 $13,385 $3,375 $10,010
2017 $2,978 $13,835 $3,000 $10,835
2016 $318 $13,835 $3,000 $10,835
2015 $306 $13,835 $3,000 $10,835
2014 $303 $13,411 $2,625 $10,786
2013 $304 $13,411 $2,625 $10,786
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/20/2026 03/20/26 For Sale $160,000 -- $116 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12597626

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 20-36-329-039-0000

Illinois Cook County Chicago 60617 Calumet Heights

8640 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL

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