$256,000

beds

baths

1,284

square ft

5942 S California Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60629

Closed / MLS #12584688 / Single Family / Chicago Lawn

Listing information updated 5/1/2026 at 6:04am

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 Features

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Radiator(s)

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Yes

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,284

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Room Information

Living Room:

18x12 - Main

Dining Room:

14x12 - Main

Kitchen:

12x15 - Main

Family Room:

8x27 - Second

Primary Bedroom:

12x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

13x15 - Second

Bedroom 5:

11x9 - Second Level

Bedroom 6:

12x12 - Basement Level

Bedroom 7:

10x10 - Basement Level

Bedroom 8:

12x9 - Basement Level

Family Room - Down:

14x15 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$2,967

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60629

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Bungalow

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

None

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Radiator(s)

Appliances:

Range, Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Yes

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,284

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Living Room:

18x12 - Main

Dining Room:

14x12 - Main

Kitchen:

12x15 - Main

Family Room:

8x27 - Second

Primary Bedroom:

12x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

12x10 - Main

4th Bedroom:

13x15 - Second

Bedroom 5:

11x9 - Second Level

Bedroom 6:

12x12 - Basement Level

Bedroom 7:

10x10 - Basement Level

Bedroom 8:

12x9 - Basement Level

Family Room - Down:

14x15 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$2,967

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60629

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Office: Compass

Listing Office Phone: 312.319.1168

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