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$780,000

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  • Active
  • Commercial
  • 6,400 Sq. Ft.
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Incredible investment opportunity! Zoned B3-2, this property offers excellent flexibility, ideal for an apartment building with potential for a restaurant, retail, office, or medical use. Fully gutted in 2024, the building now features new windows, I-beams, joists, sub-flooring, iron fence and gate. Architectural plans include two 2-bed/2-bath units, two 1-bed/1-bath units, and a 1,600 sq. ft. commercial space with a full basement for storage. A two-car garage is also included. Lots 812 & 814 S. California may also be available for purchase as a package deal.

Full Property Details for 816 S California Ave

General

  • Price: $780,000
  • Taxes: $4,437 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Commercial
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12503619
  • Updated: 11/23/2025
  • Added to Site: 62 day(s) ago

Location

  • Area: CHI - East Garfield Park
  • County: Cook
  • Township: West Chicago
  • Driving Directions: I290 to California South to property
  • Location Details: Chicago West

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: None

Utilities

  • Onsite: Electricity to Site, Natural Gas Available, Water Available

Structural Information

  • Construction: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Const.: Brick, Stone
  • Stories/Levels: 3
  • Square Feet: 6,400
  • # of Stores: 1
  • Year Built: 1893
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,808
  • Lot Dimensions: 24 x 117
  • Frontage: City Street
  • Potential Use: Commercial, Office, Retail
  • Zoning: OTHER

Financial Considerations

  • Operating Expenses: $4,437
  • Assessment Year: 1893
  • Tax Amount: $4,437
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Documents Avail.: Floor Plan, Existing Survey
  • Property ID: 16133150460000

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Schools serving 816 S California Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
Jensen Elementary Scholastic Academy
3030 West Harrison Street, Chicago, IL 60612
K-80.4 mi
Manley Career Academy High School
2935 West Polk Street, Chicago, IL 60612
12-110.2 mi
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Price & Sales History for 816 S California Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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11/17/2025
Listed
$780,000
642.86%
MLS
7/16/2018
Sold
$105,000
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Tax History for 816 S California Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$2,117
3%
$9,999
—
2022
$2,064
2%
$9,999
—
2021
$2,017
-14%
$9,999
-5%
2020
$2,347
91%
$10,500
72%
2019
$1,230
-64%
$6,100
-65%
2018
$3,429
-19%
$17,304
-12%
2017
$4,224
64%
$19,554
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2016
$2,581
-6%
$19,554
—
2015
$2,759
-18%
$19,554
8%
2014
$3,354
2%
$18,077
—
2013
$3,288
1%
$18,077
—
2012
$3,244
—
$18,077
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816 S California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60612 (MLS# 12503619) is a Commercial property. 816 S California Avenue is currently listed for $780,000 and was received on November 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 816 S California Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in East Garfield Park? You can browse all East Garfield Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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