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Foreclosure Alert: Historic Mansion Going to Auction: 6759 S. Bennett

This 1915-era mansion at 6759 S. Bennett in the Jackson Park Highlands historic district on the south side was apparently rehabbed by a contractor featured on MTV’s Cribs show.

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It is going to foreclosure auction this week.

Here’s the listing:

FROM THE LUXURY DREAM HOME COLLECTION!!! PRESTIGIOUS CHICAGOLAND JACKSON PK HIGHLAND BEACH & GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY.A RARE OPPORTUNITY ON THIS SUPER SIZE MANSION, REMODELED & UPDATED TO THE MAX, CONTRACTOR SHOWCASED ON MTV CRIBS.

BREATHTAKING LAYOUTS, GOURMET KITCHEN W/ALL THE BELLS&WHISTLES,5 ENORMOUS BDRMS,6 BATHS,& A 3RD FLR. BUTLER’S OR NANNY’S QUARTERS…BUT REMEMBER-BANK MUST APPROVE ALL OFFERS-SO MAKE 1 TODAY

Unfortunately, there are no interior pictures provided of the “breathtaking” layouts and gourmet kitchen.

Re/Max Excellence has the listing. See the listing here.

6759 S. Bennett: 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, 2 car garage, 8600 square feet

  • Sold in December 2001 for $403,000
  • Sold in November 2004 for $600,000
  • Sold in January 2007 for $1.25 million
  • Currently listed as a “short sale” for $799,900
  • Foreclosure auction this week for $1,204,855
  • Taxes of $11,987
  • Central air
  • 1 fireplace

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13 Responses to “Foreclosure Alert: Historic Mansion Going to Auction: 6759 S. Bennett”

  1. That’s a whole lotta sidewalk to shovel!

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  2. Very timely comment.

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  3. Remodeled and updated “to the max” by an MTV Cribs contractor? I shudder to think of what horrors lurk behind those doors.

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  4. I don’t get it. Its a short sale listed at $799k but its auction starting price is 50% more?

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  5. I the title actually clear??

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  6. Oops, made a typo in my email.

    Is the title actually clear?

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  7. not to mention all the grass to cut! yes clear title

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  8. Michelled, what horrors lied beyond the doors?

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  9. I know this house very well! How do I contact the contractor who remodeled this house.

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  10. I was the contractor….give me your info ?

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  11. Sold for $425k in May-10.

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  12. Wash, what is your email address?

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  13. Could you leave me your contact info? This house belonged to my brother.

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