Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/03/2026
Listed
$700,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Versatile greystone building in the heart of Little Village offering excellent investment or owner-user potential. Originally configured as a 4-unit residential property, select units have been converted to professional law offices over the years while retaining the flexibility to easily convert back to residential use. Solid masonry construction with spacious layouts, high ceilings, and classic character throughout. Large attic on top of the building that could be converted into additional living space. Ideal for continued office use or conversion back to multi-family residential. Prime South California Avenue location with strong rental demand in the surrounding neighborhood. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a flexible, income-producing property with multiple use options.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2536 S California St
General
- Price: $700,000
- Taxes: $8,602 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12723147
- Updated: 8/10/2026
- Added to Site: 14 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 12
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: CHI - South Lawndale
- County: Cook
- Township: West Chicago
- Driving Directions: From I-55, exit California Ave north ~1 mile. Property on west side between 25th & 26th St.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Space Heater
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick, Stone
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 4
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 125 x 28
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $8,602.94
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16251280310000
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Schools
Schools serving 2536 S California St
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Finkl Elementary School 2332 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608 | PK-8 | 0.5 mi |
Farragut Career Academy High School 2345 South Christiana Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623 | 9-11 | 0.7 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 2536 S California St
Tax History
Tax History for 2536 S California St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$7,732
—
$41,000
17%
2023
$7,732
3%
$35,000
—
2022
$7,529
2%
$35,000
—
2021
$7,359
80%
$35,000
100%
2020
$4,080
-5%
$17,476
-14%
2019
$4,303
1%
$20,322
—
2018
$4,257
-19%
$20,322
-12%
2017
$5,274
7%
$23,156
—
2016
$4,914
-4%
$23,156
-12%
2015
$5,136
18%
$26,451
20%
2014
$4,344
2%
$21,978
—
2013
$4,261
-5%
$21,978
-6%
2012
$4,474
—
$23,292
—
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,269Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 4Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,824Sq. Ft.
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2536 S California Street, Chicago, IL 60608 (MLS# 12723147) is a Multi-Family property with 4 units containing 12 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 2536 S California Street is currently listed for $700,000 and was received on August 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 2536 S California Street? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in South Lawndale? You can browse all South Lawndale real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.