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$350,000 Contingent

  • For Sale
  • Contingent
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1,980 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 days ago
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This beautifully updated, move-in ready home offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, and versatility. Enjoy a bright living room filled with natural light, a formal dining area, and a stylish kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The main level features 3 spacious bedrooms, while the finished basement provides extra living space with potential for related living. The private attic-level primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a full bath and relaxing soaking tub under a skylight. Freshly painted with newer windows, updated mechanicals, a fenced yard, and a 2-car garage-this home is ready for you to move in and enjoy! A must-see!

Full Property Details for 5544 S California Ave

General

  • Price: $350,000
  • Taxes: $3,394 (2024)
  • Status: Contingent
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12587211
  • Updated: 3/31/2026
  • Added to Site: 24 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement Baths: Yes
  • Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1

Parking

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

Location

  • Area: CHI - Gage Park
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Lake
  • Driving Directions: California Ave to 5544 South

School Information

  • School District: 299
  • Elem School District: 299
  • Midd School District: 299
  • High School District: 299

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Bungalow
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Windows: Skylight(s)
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 1,980
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2025

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 25 x 125

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1926
  • Tax Amount: $3,394
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 19131070400000

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Schools serving 5544 S California Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Carson Elementary School
5516 South Maplewood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629
PK-80.3 mi
Gage Park High School
5630 South Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60629
9-120.2 mi
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Price
Change
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3/09/2026
Listed
$350,000
1300%
MLS
11/18/2024
Sold
$25,000
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Tax History for 5544 S California Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,128
5%
$15,999
—
2022
$2,036
1%
$15,999
—
2021
$2,012
40%
$15,999
33%
2020
$1,439
-29%
$12,004
-11%
2019
$2,034
2%
$13,488
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2018
$1,999
33%
$13,488
31%
2017
$1,507
-5%
$10,330
—
2016
$1,579
11%
$10,330
—
2015
$1,423
-2%
$10,330
—
2014
$1,450
3%
$10,322
—
2013
$1,410
—
$10,322
—
2012
$1,416
—
$10,322
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5544 S California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629 (MLS# 12587211) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 5544 S California Avenue is currently listed for $350,000 and was received on March 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 5544 S California Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Gage Park? You can browse all Gage Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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