5942 S California Avenue Chicago, IL ^$ 249,900

5942 S California Avenue

^$ 249,900

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5942 S California Avenue

Chicago, IL, 60629

^$ 249,900

Bedrooms8 Baths3.0 Sq 1,284

Monthly Estimate*

^$ 1,539

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Single Family Home for sale in Chicago, IL

for $249,900 with 8 bedrooms and 3 full baths. This 1,284 square foot home was built in 1923.

This classic brick bungalow is brimming with potential, offering the perfect canvas for a dream home or a savvy investment property. The residence features eight bedrooms and three full baths across three levels of finished living space. The main level provides a traditional bungalow layout, including three bedrooms, a living room, a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen, and an enclosed porch. Situated on a 30-foot wide lot, the property also offers an ample yard. If you are looking for a spacious property with significant opportunity, this is it.

Single Family Active

Price

^$ 249,900

Bedrooms

Full Bath

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

^$ 2,967

Style

Bungalow

Year Built

1923

Town/City

Chicago

County/Region

Cook

MLS | Web ID

12584688

Features

General

Living Area 1284

Sewer Public Sewer

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling None

Possession Closing

Roof Asphalt

Appliances Range Refrigerator

Association Fee Includes None

Architectural Style Bungalow

Construction Materials Brick

Year Built 1923

Township Lake

Tax Year 2024

Ownership Fee Simple

Accessibility Wheelchair Ramp(s)

Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable

County Cook

New Construction N

Property Type Residential Detached Single

Total Rooms 13

Full Baths 3

Status New

Directions 59TH STREET TO CALIFORNIA AVE SOUTH TO PROPERTY

City Chicago

High School District 299

MLS Area CHI - Chicago Lawn

Tax Annual Amount 2967.64

Standard Status Active

Middle/Junior School District 299

Elementary School District 299

Interior

Basement Finished Full

Half Baths 0

Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup In Unit

Total Bedrooms 5

Below Grade Finished Area 1020

Room Type Bedroom 5 Bedroom 6 Bedroom 7 Bedroom 8 Family Room

Total Baths 3

Bedrooms Possible 8

Exterior

Parking Features Yes

Water Source Lake Michigan

Total Parking 3

Lot Dimensions 30X125

Waterfront Y/N N

* Excluded Features

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Compass

Broker

cj.jimenez@compass.com

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Monthly Principal & Interest: $1,539
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Average List Price ^$561,508

Percent of Sale Price 125%

About Chicago, IL

2,755,380 Population

-4% Since 2002

^$53,088 Median Income

36.07 Median Age

25% Households with Children

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566059 Elementary School

566846 Middle School

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Pricing History

Date	Price	Price Change	Description
3/6/2026	$249,900		Listed Price

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5942 S California Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60629 is a Single Family Home for sale at $249,900 with 1,284 sqft. 5942 S California Avenue has 8 bedrooms, 3.0 baths, and was built in 1923. The property's zip code is 60629 which is in Chicago, IL

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