7449 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
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OFF MARKET

7449 S Bennett Ave
Chicago, IL 60649

South Shore
  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,560 sqft

$267,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,858/mo*
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$267,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,858/mo*
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2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,560 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
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Description

Brick bungalow, on a block of other bungalows, in the heart of south shore, minutes from south shore college prep, parks and other staples in the community, is available for sale AND architectural plans are included. The home boasts over 1500 sq feet on the mail level alone, nearly 1500 sq feet in the basement, and a huge unfinished attic. Seller was in the process of obtaining permit based on the included plans to renovate entirely and do an addition with owner's suite, a 4th bedroom and a kids' playroom, and more when the seller's plans changed. Home is IDEAL for rehab loan owner occupants and investors, so open to all buyers, but sold AS-IS!
7449 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,560 sqft single-family home in South Shore, built in 1922. It last sold for the $135,000 asking price on Dec 11, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $267,600, with a rent estimate of $2,362/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 7449 S Bennett Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Mud Room, Sun Room, Utility Room Lower Level, Work Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1560 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Steam,Radiator(s)Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioFencing: FencedFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Concrete,Off Alley,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 1000 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 20251350140000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $135,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Nov 05 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Chicago
School Information
Elementary School District: 299Jr High / Middle School District: 299High School District: 299

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2971 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4573.8 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11921158Attic: Full, Interior Stair, Unfinished

Additional Information

ParkTennis Court(s)SidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Earick Rayburn, ABR,PSA,RENE,SFR,SRS, (773) 968-6263
Rayburn Realty Group INC
Bought with: Mar Reme, Homevue Realty, Inc
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11921158

Price History for 7449 S Bennett Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/19/2026$269,900ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12528353
12/05/2025$269,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12528353
10/10/2025$285,000ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12361065
06/16/2025$285,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12361065
05/09/2025$290,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12361065
05/05/2025$299,900ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12279965
03/28/2025$299,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12279965
12/15/2024$350,000ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12156979
12/09/2024$350,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12156979
09/12/2024$350,000ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12156979
09/06/2024$350,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12156979
12/11/2023$135,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11921158
12/11/2023$135,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11921158
11/06/2023$135,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11921158
11/01/2023$135,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11921158
07/05/2023$92,500Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11723396
06/18/2023$140,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11723396
05/27/2023$140,000PendingToActiveMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11723396
05/10/2023$140,000PendingMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11723396
03/21/2023$140,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11723396
03/12/2023ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11723396
02/22/2023$200,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11723396
07/16/2002$130,000Sold
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Market trends in Chicago

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$370K
$21.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.9%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$281
$14MoM
Available listings
5571
201MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$227,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 7449 S Bennett Ave

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Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
7611 S Ridgeland Ave, Chicago, IL
0.24
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$150,000
01/21/26
5
3
3,311
7603 S Ridgeland Ave, Chicago, IL
0.23
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$150,000
12/30/25
3
1.5
1,687
7518 S Ridgeland Ave, Chicago, IL
0.20
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$120,000
09/19/25
3
2
2,300
7741 S Clyde Ave, Chicago, IL
0.46
Single-Family Home
$160,000
12/01/25
2
1.5
1,282
7637 S Ridgeland Ave, Chicago, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$150,000
11/21/25
3
2
1,240
7331 S Clyde Ave, Chicago, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$148,000
01/28/26
4
2
1,911
7544 S Ridgeland Ave, Chicago, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$170,000
06/23/26
3
2.5
2,054

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

South Shore
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What Locals Say about South Shore

At least 371 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 44 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 43 % Say kids play outside

  • 41 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 41 % Say it's quiet

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 35 % Say parking is easy

  • 27 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 25 % Say there are community events

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  • LaTanya Orr
    "I was born/raised in Chicago- grew up in North Roseland. I currently live in South Shore. Love the proximity to the Lake. While there’s some economic investment happening in South Shore, still a lot could be done to improve the quality of the neighborhood. "
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  • Miranda Harris
    "Movies in the yard have nice places to go with my family having access to all exciting events in the community getting to meet new & kind & loving people"
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  • Tracy Monden
    "Idk I’m not a dog owner I don’t need a pet or want a pet but is a dog friendly neighborhood you see a lot of people walking tvey dogs "
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  • Andersonlatasha15
    "Very nice good community close to stores u walk to park kids school near laundry mat next to me hospital "
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  • Trulia User
    "People throw the food on the ground and I have to fight my dog to take chicken bones from her. It’s very stressful "
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  • Cashmere Pollard
    "I do not have a dog so I really would not know what dog owners would like or not like about living in the South Shore neighborhood. "
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  • America2000 Mcmasters
    "The building I live in is everything you want in a home. Neighbors friendly, doormen, well kept, no worries. But the neighborhood is not good"
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  • Trulia User
    "Very dangerous neighborhood to live in,if you have kids I wouldn’t recommend this neighborhood.someone busted out my car window and stole some things out of my car.Everyone around here looks like they’re on drugs,and there is never any parking"
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  • Marcia Riddle
    "I wanted to know, can I come and see the apartment Wednesday or Thursday can I come and see the apartment "
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  • Trulia User
    "Remember that the schools are better in areas where taxes are paid by home owners. If you must live in south shore try to stay near more homes than apartments"
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  • Trulia User
    "if you want your kids safe, keep them inside or be out with your kids. It's clear that parents don't pay attention to their children these days, so if your not one of those parents them keep an eye on yours at all times. This isn't a neighborhood I would let my child out to play.... period!!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve been living over here for 3 years and haven’t seen any special neighborhood events. It would be nice to have a block party or something"
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  • Trulia User
    "The commute to downtown is pretty easy when there’s no traffic, and it’s easy access to north Chicago"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a good area to be in and it’s very safe and friendly I used to grow up in this area all my life . "
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  • Trulia User
    "Work from home although if you drive you’re right at Lake Shore Drive which is extremely convenient."
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  • Trulia User
    "Everything is walking distance and when you speak to people they speak back most of them. Far as helping each other not everyone help people but you have a few that would help "
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of teenagers that hang in nearby park. The teenagers hang in the park everyday and this could be unsafe."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s near my place of worship. I can walk around the corner. This works for me since gas is so high. I accept the neighborhood. I"
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  • Trulia User
    "Love the proximity to the lakefront and also the Loop. Our neighborhood is quiet. We’re within minutes of most services/stores."
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  • Trulia User
    "Public transportation available in this area public schools and very peaceful neighborhood easy walk to the beach wonderful place to live l really enjoy living in the south shore areas"
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  • Trulia User
    "I see dog owners walk their dogs all the time. Seems like everyone is conscientious about their pets."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived in the neighborhood for 28 years and have not seen too many bad things. There are a few who don’t value property but they are outnumbered by those who do. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Body picks up after dogs, dogs run free, owners don’t care about animals dog poop everywhere, dogs not kept on lease"
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  • Trulia User
    "This is an great neighborhood to stay in with family and friends. They are friendly and respectful to one another."
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  • Trulia User
    "it's cool has some nice areas to live in a few good schools and 2 grocery stores that I got to on a regular. I would recommend this neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "It was a nice neighborhood where kids could be kids but it’s riff rad everywhere but this was controlled "
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  • Trulia User
    "This community need a lot of organizing, I’ve even living here for approximately three years and our streets are rarely cleaned. The Alderman presence is absent. The neighbors aren’t willing to help better the neighborhood!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Frequent dog walkers around the neighborhood and especially on the lakefront. Great place to walk your pets or let them play at the dog park"
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  • Jtfour911
    "High crime area. High unemployment area. Near buses and Metra trains. Near lakefront and Rainbow beach. Area use to be nice, clean blue collar in the seventies. Decline started in the eighties and nineties (relocation of people from demolished housing developments) to areas nearby. Improvement might come sometime in the future because of location to the lake."
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  • Trulia User
    "We have many neighbors in our neighborhood and the area have a great park and also a private beach which we enjoy during summer or whenever the weather is nice "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood isn’t very special in my opinion. I would like to not live in this area for much longer. "
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  • Michquel H.
    "Not enough safe parks and a lot of the older teenagers take over the nicer area parks just hanging out. But the best perk is being so so close to the lakefront."
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  • Ashley R.
    "There’s not many parks in the area for the kids and there are a few busy streets in the vicinity. Some people drive fast down the streets and there are a lot of stray cats and raccoons an possums around at night. "
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  • Karen E.
    "no one has a problem living in the South shore area it's well it will maintain and went over here nice it's one gigantic melting pots and dog super dog friendly"
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  • Brittany C.
    "Close to golf course, public transportation, and lake front. Lived here for 33 years without issues. Some areas are worst than others, but overall you can enjoy lakeside or lake vicinity living without the price. "
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  • Lisa_castro
    "The beach scenery is very beautiful. I love that I can look out the window and see nature. It’s just beautiful."
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  • Latoya E.
    "festivals and food give aways.along with other community events. great place to kive. area wepl policed"
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  • Tlamina1986
    "Plenty of parks and recreation areas to take your children to play. There are some good local schools in the area . Minutes from Hyde Park Area "
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  • Nick C.
    "We have the south shore cutler festival. There is also the monarch butterfly festival as well as a farmers market in the summer/fall"
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  • Mona E.
    "Love the neighborhood! Purchased a home at 72nd and Crandon. Easy to take the train and easy to get to LakeShore Drive. The area is changing and a Local Market opened up a few weeks ago. "
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Off Market Homes Near 7449 S Bennett Ave

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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information