5942 S California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60629 - Photo 1

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$256,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
8 Beds
3 Full Baths
1,284 Sq. Ft.
Updated 2 days ago

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details for 5942 S California Ave

General

Sold For: $256,000
Taxes: $2,967 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12584688
Added to Site: 58 day(s) ago

Interior

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
Driving Directions: 59TH STREET TO CALIFORNIA AVE SOUTH TO PROPERTY

School Information

School District: 299
Midd School District: 299

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Bungalow
Construction: Brick
Exterior Const.: Brick
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

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 19133070330000

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Sold by Re/Max 10

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Schools

Schools serving 5942 S California Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299

Name	Grades	Distance
Morrill Elementary Math & Sci School 6011 South Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60629	K-8	0.3 mi
Gage Park High School 5630 South Rockwell Street, Chicago, IL 60629	9-12	0.5 mi

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Price & Sales History for 5942 S California Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/30/2026

Sold

$256,000

2.44%

MLS

3/05/2026

Listed

$249,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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