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6942 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL, 60636

5beds
2baths
970sqft
$149,900
$155price/sqft
$1,314/moest. monthly cost
$52,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

Getting Around

66
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
61
TransitGood Transit
0
BikeNot Bike Friendly

Schools

3/10
Mckay Elementary SchoolGrades PK-80.6 mi
1/10
Gage Park High SchoolGrades 9-121.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1926

Materials

  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished,Full

Bedroom2

  • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 110
  • Dimensions: 10X11

Bedroom3

  • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 110
  • Dimensions: 10X11

Bedroom4

  • Level: Basement
  • Area: 110
  • Dimensions: 10X11

Bedroom5

  • Level: Basement
  • Area: 110
  • Dimensions: 10X11

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 110
  • Dimensions: 10X11

Features

  • Attic: Pull Down Stair

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 0
  • Total interior livable area: 970 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 90
  • Dimensions: 9X10

Laundry

  • Level: Basement
  • Area: 110
  • Dimensions: 10X11

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 132
  • Dimensions: 11X12

Master Bedroom

  • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
  • Level: Basement
  • Area: 132
  • Dimensions: 11X12

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Stair Lift,Disability Access

Details

  • Parcel number: 20193230380000
  • Special condition: List Broker Must Accompany

Features

  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,125 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 125x25

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Yes,Detached,Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveVery High
  • Tornado
    TornadoVery High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Tornado
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties

Flood
Other
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $757$9,084
Home Insurance *$211$2,532
Property Taxes $216$2,592
Electricity $130$1,569
Total$1,314$15,768
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$45,051/yr
40% on housing$39,420/yr
45% on housing$35,040/yr

Illinois FAIR Plan Programs

Illinois FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,961Commercial: 62
Total Premiums$4.35M
Total Exposure$370.02M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 15.1%
15.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.8%
-0.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$155This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 60636$148
Cook County$225

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 60636$116
Cook County$219

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-08Contingent$149,900
2026-04-06Price change$149,900
2026-03-18Price change$160,000
2026-03-03Listed for sale$240,000
2026-01-17Listing removed$165,000
2025-08-04Price change$165,000
2025-03-31Listed for sale$220,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentLatonia Goldsmith
BrokerageCentury 21 IMPACT

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