5247 North California Avenue

Chicago IL 60625

1896 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $485,000

Deborah Hess, last sold this property on 19 August 2025 after 48 days on market.

Overview

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.

Features

2 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 carspaces

1896 sq. ft. floor area

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom single-family properties sold in Chicago over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 5247 North California Avenue is $412.5k.

Median value

$412.5k

Estimated value range

$375k - $500k

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Chicago. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 5247 North California Avenue

2025

Sold

$485,000

19 Aug 2025 by Deborah Hess, of Compass

2023

Sold

$349,900

29 Nov 2023 by Cheryl Bellavia, of Dream Town Realty

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