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1239 S California Ave, Chicago, IL, 60608

$550,000

Home List Price

$6,531*

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9 Bedrooms
5 Baths
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1239 S California Ave, Chicago$550,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
Year Built1890
HeatingRadiant
BasementYes
MLS #11988271
StatusActive

About 1239 S California Ave

Welcome to the NORTH LAWNDALE area in pursuit of Equity. NEW CONSTRUCTION next door and in the area. This Greystone - legal FIVE UNIT - was converted into 4 UNITS. There are nine (9) beds & five (5) baths. Upgrades in 2014: roof, electrical and some plumbing. Enjoy the summer bike trails at DOUGLAS PARK. Six (6) minutes to downtown Chicago, Seven (7) minutes to Medical District. Newly Developed & Sold three-3-units adjacent to the subject property SOLD @: 1239 S Fairfield Ave. sold $869k; 1241 S Fairfield Ave sold $869k.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1890

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Kale Realty
  • Office Phone: (312) 939-5253
  • Listing Agent: Shenika Banks

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Total Bedroom Count: 9

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Radiant

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Manley Career Academy High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Chalmers Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: ROOSEVELT EAST OR WEST TO CALIFORNIA SOUTH TO ADDRESS

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $550,000
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Chicago, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$346.4K

Med. Price/SqFt

$246

Avg. Days On Market

40

# of Sold Homes

1846

1239 S California Ave vs Chicago

59 DAYS ON ROCKET

+19 Days

$550,000

+$203.5K More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $203.5K more than the Median Sold Price in Chicago, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #11988271

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Kale Realty
  • Office Phone: (312) 939-5253
  • Listing Agent: Shenika Banks

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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2
/10

  • Chalmers Elementary School

  • 2745 W Roosevelt Rd

  • 0.06 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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1
/10

  • Manley Career Academy High School

  • 2935 W Polk St

  • 0.42 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,592. Residents of Chicago, IL typically earn less than $35k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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Living In West Side, Chicago

What type of housing is available in West Side, Chicago?

Small apartment buildings are the predominant housing type, representing around 40% of dwellings in West Side, whereas the rest are mainly large apartment buildings, duplexes, and single detached homes. This part of Chicago is primarily composed of three bedroom and two bedroom homes. Around two thirds of the dwellings in the community are occupied by renters whereas owners occupy the remainder. This community experienced its largest building boom pre-1960, so most of the available properties are from this time period.

Is West Side, Chicago a good place to live?

West Side offers a variety of experiences for those who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces. Finding things to do in this part of Chicago is easy. Although the nightlife is limited, there are often lots of people around. There are over 100 green spaces close by for residents to explore, like Columbus Park and Pulaski Park, and they are very well-located, which makes them easy to reach.

Are things conveniently located in West Side, Chicago?

Locals will value that wherever their home is situated in West Side, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. Regarding food, property owners in this area will value that a grocery store is always only a very short walk away. Additionally, there are over 1900 restaurants and over 200 cafes to benefit from in this community. A reasonable variety of clothing stores is also situated within a rather short walking distance, for example on 26th Street.

What does the transportation in West Side, Chicago look like?

West Side enables property owners to get around using several alternative methods of transportation. Many of the homes for sale in this area are located in places that are especially suitable for walking; carrying out daily needs is very easy on foot, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. This area benefits from a very good public transit system due to a multitude of nearby rapid transit stations on the Blue Line, Pink Line, Orange Line and Green Line, and over 50 nearby bus lines. Traveling by car is also convenient in this area. Nearby highways, such as Interstate 290, are easy to drive to from anywhere in this part of the city.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1239 S California Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1239 S California Ave property is $550,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1239 S California Ave is a house located in Chicago, Illinois, 60608.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1239 S California Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1239 S California Ave are:
Chalmers Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Manley Career Academy High School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1239 S California Ave has 9 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1239 S California Ave is 1890.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Cook County›Chicago›60608›1239 S California Ave

This home is located at 1239 S California Ave in Chicago, IL and zip code 60608 in the West Side neighborhood. This home was built in 1890. Features: 9 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 23, 2024 and is currently priced at $550,000.

In March 2024, from all listings sold in Chicago, IL there were more than 612 sold above asking price, over 916 sold below and more than 317 were sold right at the asked price. Between February 2024 and March 2024, Chicago, IL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 21.5%. While the average time on the market in March 2024 was 40 days, the median list price was $346,470.

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