$775,000
4842 N California Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60625
This location can’t be beat. This classic brick 2-flat sits on an extra-wide lot just 4 blocks from the Brown Line “L,” and a short walk to the heart of Lincoln Square, with all its wonderful shops and restaurants. It’s even closer to the wildly popular Harvest Time Foods. In addition, it’s situated between two vibrant Chicago parks, the beautiful River Park — with canoe launch, playground, splash pad, dog park, pool and tennis courts – and the smaller Gross Park, with an open field for dog runs and local events. The building, with its vintage charm, is every bit as enticing. The 2nd-floor apartment has been rehabbed with a beautiful, modern kitchen and bath, plus in-unit laundry and hardwood floors throughout, plus a decorative original fireplace and spacious room sizes on the wider than typical footprint. It’s the perfect marriage of old-world detail, including stained-glass windows and oak doors, and modern updates, such as a dishwasher and custom radiator covers, making it highly desirable for the owner-occupied buyer, or easy to lease for any investor-owner. The 1st-floor apartment features spacious room sizes, including large dining and living rooms, as well as an eat-in kitchen and walk-in closet. Both units enjoy sunlit back porches with western exposure. Building improvements include installation of a new roof in 2017, plus a new hot water heater, boiler and commercial-grade washer and dryer since then. The two-car garage also had a new flat roof installed. The basement level has its own front entrance and back egress, allowing for potential conversion to an additional dwelling unit. Or it could be combined with the 1st floor for a larger duplex-down home, or enhanced rental property. The lovely front and back yards, with room for gardening and grilling, is icing on the cake of this well-cared-for property.
Property Details
Price:
$775,000
MLS #:
MRD12365858
Status:
Active
Beds:
6
Baths:
3
Address:
4842 N California Avenue
Type:
Multi Family
Neighborhood:
CHI – Lincoln Square
City:
Chicago
Listed Date:
Jun 5, 2025
State:
IL
ZIP:
60625
Year Built:
1916
Schools
School District:
299
Elementary School:
Budlong Elementary School
Middle School:
Budlong Elementary School
High School:
Amundsen High School
Interior
Heating
Natural Gas, Steam
Exterior
Architectural Style
Traditional
Community Features
Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Construction Materials
Brick
Exterior Features
Lighting
Parking Features
On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking Spots
2
Financial
Tax Year
2023
Taxes
$13,701
Debra Dobbs is one of Chicago’s top realtors with more than 41 years in the real estate business.
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4842 N California Avenue
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