5247 California Avenue, Lincoln Square, Chicago, Illinois 60625
$485,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 1,896 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $264 |
| Beds: | 2 |
| Baths: | 3 |
| Year Built: | 1956 |
| Property Taxes: | $7,813 |
| Days On Market: | 142 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
Freshly renovated and move-in ready, this stylish 1950s ranch blends timeless character with thoughtful hip updates-perfectly located near River Park, Budlong Elementary, and Swedish Covenant (Endeavor) Hospital. The sunlit main level features two generous bedrooms and two full baths, including a private en-suite retreat. A wide-open living and dining space is anchored by a sleek electric fireplace and picture windows that flood the room with light. The stunning island kitchen-with sage green cabinetry, butcher block counters, and matte black hardware-feels both current and classic, offering great flow for casual dining or entertaining. Downstairs, the finished lower level adds incredible versatility, complete with a cozy family room, summer kitchen, two more bedrooms, and a third full bath-ideal for roommates, guests, multi-generational living, or work-from-home needs. Out back there's is a patio, plus green space, and a two-car parking pad with room to build a garage. Most appliances 2023/25 Brand new AC Compressor and circuit breaker panel just installed - Furnace approx 7 years old. A warm modern aesthetic, and a prime location near Lincoln Square's shops, restaurants, and transit River Park, North Park University, and Endeavor Hospital /Galter Life Center make this home a rare find.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1956 | |
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| RANCH | |
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| Cook | |
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| 0 / Not Applicable | |
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| 12389355 | |
| 13122270490000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
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Grade School
Budlong Elementary School |
299 | — | |
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Middle School
Budlong Elementary School |
299 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Amundsen High School |
299 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
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| 29 Nov, 2023 | Sold | $349,900 | MRED MLS |
| 8 Oct, 2023 | Under contract | $349,900 | MRED MLS |
| 18 Sep, 2023 | Listed for sale | $349,900 | MRED MLS |
| 19 Aug, 2025 | Sold | $485,000 | MRED MLS |
| 2 Aug, 2025 | Under contract | $499,900 | MRED MLS |
| 1 Jul, 2025 | Listed for sale | $499,900 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 2
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Full Bathrooms: 3
Bathroom Amenities: No Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 1
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Other Specifics
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| 30 X 124 | |
| Unfinished | |
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| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2023 | $727 |
| 2025 | $7,813 |
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