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Single family home for sale at 8245 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60652 | MLS# 12794160 | Listing updated on 2026-10-30
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$220,000

Monthly Est:$1,095

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    1 Bath
  • Beds Icon888sqft

8245 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60652

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1942

  • $-- HOA

  • 5,227.2 sqft lot

  • $248/sq.ft

Description

CHARM, POTENTIAL, AND A LOCATION WORTH A CLOSER LOOK! Welcome home to this adorable brick one story home where opportunity awaits! Situated on a moderately traveled residential block without heavy through traffic, this home offers a cozy layout with 2 main-level bedrooms, a welcoming living room, kitchen, and hardwood floors that add warmth and character. The lower level provides additional flexibility, including a room currently being used as a bedroom, offering possibilities for a home office, guest space, or other uses. Step outside and discover an ample-sized rear yard with room for gardening, entertaining, or creating your own outdoor retreat, plus a 2-car garage for convenient parking and storage. Ready for personal touches and updates throughout, this property presents an appealing opportunity for owner-occupants looking to create a home that reflects their style or investors seeking their next project. Located in Chicago's Ashburn community, enjoy access to shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences along 79th Street, 87th Street, Western Avenue, and Kedzie Avenue. Nearby recreational attractions include Hayes Park, Dan Ryan Woods, and Marquette Park, while CTA transportation, Metra's SouthWest Service, and major thoroughfares provide connections throughout the surrounding area. THE SPACE IS HERE, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE YOURS! Bring your ideas, explore the potential, and schedule your showing before this opportunity passes you by!

  • Houzeo last checked: 2 minutes ago
  • Listing updated: October 30, 2026 at 5:49 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Tamika Marks | Trademarks & Associates (773) 306-0352
  • Source: MRED MLS-IL as distributed by MLS GRID | MLS#: 12794160 MRED MLS-IL as distributed by MLS GRID

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    -

  • County

    Cook County

  • City

    Chicago

  • Neighborhood

    Ashburn

  • Year Built

    1942

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    888 sqft

  • Lot Size

    5,227.2 sqft lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    MRED MLS

  • MLS Number

    12794160

  • MLS Status

    New

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Location

Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 2

    Bathroom: 1

  • Bedroom 2

    Level: Main

    Area: 132.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 12X11

  • Bedroom 3

    Level: Basement

    Area: 192.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 16X12

  • Kitchen

    Level: Main

    Area: 182.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 14X13

  • Living Room

    Level: Main

    Area: 224.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 16X14

  • Master Bedroom

    Level: Main

    Area: 156.00 Square Feet

    Dimensions: 13X12

Interior

  • Heating

    Baseboard, Radiator(s)

  • Cooling

    None

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Flooring

    Hardwood

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1942

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Foundation Details

    Concrete Perimeter

  • Construction Materials

    Brick

  • Roof

    Asphalt

Utilities & Energy

  • Parking Features

    Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

  • Water Source

    Public

  • Basement

    Partially Finished, Full

Price History

DateEventPrice

10/30/2026

Source: mls_logoMRED MLS-IL #MRD12794160

Listed for Sale

$220,000 +25.71%

$248/sqft

12/04/2020

Source: mls_logoMRED MLS-IL as distributed by MLS GRID #MRD10895087

Price Increased

$175,000 +3.00%

$197/sqft

12/04/2020

Source: mls_logoMRED MLS-IL #MRD10895087

Sold

$169,900

$191/sqft

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