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  • Single Family
  • 8 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1,284 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 11 hours ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 5942 S California Ave

General

  • Price: $249,900
  • Taxes: $2,967 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12584688
  • Updated: 3/6/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 3

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Yes

Location

  • Area: CHI - Chicago Lawn
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Lake
  • Driving Directions: 59TH STREET TO CALIFORNIA AVE SOUTH TO PROPERTY

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: None
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiator(s)

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
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Square Feet: 1,284
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 x 125

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1923
  • Tax Amount: $2,967.64
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 19133070330000

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Schools serving 5942 S California Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School
6011 South Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60629
K-80.3 mi
Gage Park High School
5630 South Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60629
9-120.5 mi
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Details
Price
Change
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3/05/2026
Listed
$249,900
1.17%
MLS
1/27/2006
Sold
$247,000
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Tax History for 5942 S California Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,691
3%
$15,999
—
2022
$2,602
2%
$15,999
—
2021
$2,548
28%
$15,999
34%
2020
$1,988
-2%
$11,968
-11%
2019
$2,026
2%
$13,448
—
2018
$1,991
5%
$13,448
11%
2017
$1,901
-2%
$12,146
—
2016
$1,945
11%
$12,146
—
2015
$1,758
3%
$12,146
4%
2014
$1,713
3%
$11,729
—
2013
$1,668
—
$11,729
—
2012
$1,670
—
$11,729
—
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5942 S California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629 (MLS# 12584688) is a Single Family property with 8 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 5942 S California Avenue is currently listed for $249,900 and was received on March 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 5942 S California Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Chicago Lawn? You can browse all Chicago Lawn real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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