$485,000

beds

baths

1,896

square ft

5247 N California Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60625

Closed / MLS #12389355 / Single Family / Lincoln Square

Listing information updated 8/21/2025 at 6:03am

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.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Step Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Off Alley,On Site,Owned

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,896

Lot Size:

Standard Chicago Lot

Internal Features:

1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

12x21 - Main

Dining Room:

10x10 - Main

Kitchen:

11x10 - Main

Family Room:

12x19 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

10x21 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x20 - Basement

4th Bedroom:

12x10 - Basement

Utility Room-Lower Level:

12x13 - Basement Level

Laundry:

12x10 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$7,813

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60625

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Budlong Elementary School

Middle School:

Budlong Elementary School

High School:

Amundsen High School

Architecture Style:

Step Ranch

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

61-70 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Off Alley,On Site,Owned

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,896

Lot Size:

Standard Chicago Lot

Internal Features:

1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

12x21 - Main

Dining Room:

10x10 - Main

Kitchen:

11x10 - Main

Family Room:

12x19 - Basement

Primary Bedroom:

10x21 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

11x20 - Basement

4th Bedroom:

12x10 - Basement

Utility Room-Lower Level:

12x13 - Basement Level

Laundry:

12x10 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$7,813

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60625

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Budlong Elementary School

Middle School:

Budlong Elementary School

High School:

Amundsen High School

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Office Phone: 312.733.7201

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