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$789,900 -$29,100 (-3.55%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Multi-Family
  • 4 Total Beds
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 5 days ago
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Nicely updated brick 2 flat in much sought after Lincoln Square area. Significant recent updates include : Brand new tear off roof, gutters & downspouts; 2nd floor unit boasts beautiful new kitchen featuring an oversized island with quartz countertop that comfortably seats 5 people. Bosch & LG appliances, under cabinet lighting, & subway tile backsplash. New recessed canned lighting in this unit as well with dimmers & movie mode option. Living room, kitchen & hallway have been freshly painted. 1st floor unit has an open floor plan as well. Maple cabinet kitchen with white appliances, updated bath & hardwood flooring. This is a legal 2 unit property with a non- conforming garden unit which was remodeled in 2021 & shows beautifully !!! This is leased through 3/27. Basement area has its own heating unit. 1st & 2nd floor units have separate Forced air furnaces & A/C units. Furnaces replaces in 2016, A/C units 2016, 1st flr. hot water tank replaced 2017 & 2nd flr. tank replaced in 2022. Plenty of yard space & 2 car garage. Close proximity to Lincoln Square, River Park, Galter Life Center, Swedish Covenant Hospital, & much more. Great building & Great Location.

Full Property Details for 5020 N California Ave

General

  • Price: $789,900
  • Taxes: $10,388 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Multi-Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12717569
  • Updated: 8/8/2026
  • Added to Site: 17 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper - Full Baths: 3

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Multiple Water Heaters

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: CHI - Lincoln Square
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Jefferson
  • Driving Directions: North of Foster & South of Lawrence, on California

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Screens
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Unit Information

  • Units in Building: 2

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1953
  • Tax Amount: $10,388.35
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
  • Property ID: 13123080320000
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Schools serving 5020 N California Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Budlong Elementary School
2701 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
K-80.2 mi
Amundsen High School
5110 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
9-121 mi
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Tax History for 5020 N California Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$10,114
—
$55,001
7%
2023
$10,114
3%
$51,249
—
2022
$9,838
2%
$51,249
—
2021
$9,636
19%
$51,249
30%
2020
$8,115
-8%
$39,532
-17%
2019
$8,831
2%
$47,386
—
2018
$8,682
5%
$47,386
13%
2017
$8,278
5%
$41,829
—
2016
$7,878
-2%
$41,829
-10%
2015
$8,068
1%
$46,651
3%
2014
$7,949
2%
$45,411
—
2013
$7,781
1%
$45,411
—
2012
$7,701
—
$45,411
—
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5020 N California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625 (MLS# 12717569) is a Multi-Family property with 2 units containing 4 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 5020 N California Avenue is currently listed for $789,900 and was received on July 28, 2026. This property is listed by John Debaz from our Evanston Office.Want to learn more about 5020 N California Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Lincoln Square? You can browse all Lincoln Square real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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