Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/12/2026
Listed
$170,000
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Property Description
Discover this 2 bed/2 bath ranch home gem nestled in the heart of Gage Park. Just steps away from local restaurants, shops, and more, this property offers both convenience and potential. Garage located in the front of the property with extra storage space behind the garage. Features: spacious layout with good bones; roof replaced in 2020; furnace and water heater updated in 2017. Plenty of room to customize and make it your own with a few personal touches and updates. Den could be used as a 3rd bedroom. This home can be transformed into a beautiful, spacious retreat. Whether you are a first-time buyer or an investor, this is a fantastic opportunity to own property in a vibrant neighborhood.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5635 S California Ave
General
- Price: $170,000
- Taxes: $1,830 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12588536
- Updated: 3/18/2026
- Added to Site: 20 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: None
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
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: east/west on 55th St to California Ave, south to property.
School Information
- School District: 299
- Elem School District: 299
- Midd School District: 299
- High School District: 299
- Elementary School: Carson Elementary School
- High School: Gage Park High School
- Private School: Gage Park High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,000
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1927
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.086
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 126
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1927
- Tax Amount: $1,830.42
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 19132050120000
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Schools
Schools serving 5635 S California Ave
School District:Chicago Public School District 299
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Carson Elementary School 5516 South Maplewood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629 | PK-8 | 0.3 mi |
Gage Park High School 5630 South Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60629 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 5635 S California Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 5635 S California Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,340
4%
$17,000
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2022
$2,243
1%
$17,000
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2021
$2,213
91%
$17,000
58%
2020
$1,156
-34%
$10,739
-11%
2019
$1,746
2%
$12,067
—
2018
$1,716
29%
$12,067
27%
2017
$1,326
-6%
$9,493
—
2016
$1,410
11%
$9,493
—
2015
$1,268
10%
$9,493
9%
2014
$1,151
3%
$8,725
—
2013
$1,118
39%
$8,725
—
2012
$805
—
$8,725
—
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5635 S California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629 (MLS# 12588536) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 5635 S California Avenue is currently listed for $170,000 and was received on March 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 5635 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.