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5635 S California Ave
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$170,000

$170/sqft

5635 S California Ave, Chicago

86% below median
2 bd·2 ba·1,000 sqft
Built 19273,746 sqft lotGage Park

5635 S California Ave, Chicago, IL

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 sqft Single Family listed at $170,000, built in 1927 in the Gage Park neighborhood.

About this home

Discover this 2 bed/2 bath ranch home gem nestled in the heart of Gage Park. Just steps away from local restaurants, shops, and more, this property offers both convenience and potential. Garage located in the front of the property with extra storage space behind the garage. Features: spacious layout with good bones; roof replaced in 2020; furnace and water heater updated in 2017. Plenty of room to customize and make it your own with a few personal touches and updates. Den could be used as a 3rd bedroom. This home can be transformed into a beautiful, spacious retreat. Whether you are a first-time buyer or an investor, this is a fantastic opportunity to own property in a vibrant neighborhood.

Property details

Price
$170,000
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Interior
1,000 sqft
Price / sqft
$170
Year built
1927
Lot size
3,746 sqft
Type
Single Family
Days on market
45
Est. property tax
$3,536/yr · $295/mo · 2.08% IL avg
Last sold
$38,000 · Nov 1993

Estimated monthly payment

Down payment20% ($34,000)
Interest rate6.75%
Principal & Interest$882
Property Tax$156
Insurance$150
Total$1,188/mo

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Price history

$238K$129K$20K$38K on Nov 93 (Sold)$220K on Oct 25 (Initial list)$200K on Oct 25 (Price change)$180K on Nov 25 (Price change)$170K on Mar 26 (Initial list)
$38K · Nov 93$170K · Mar 26
  1. Mar 12, 2026$170,000Initial list price
  2. Nov 4, 2025$180,000Price change
  3. Oct 10, 2025$200,000Price change
  4. Oct 2, 2025$220,000Initial list price
  5. Nov 24, 1993$38,000Sold

Location

This home is located in Chicago, IL. Browse more Chicago listings on the Chicago market page or explore the full Chicago market report.

About Chicago: Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census. The Chicago metropolitan area has 9.41 million residents and is the third-largest metropolitan area in the country. Chicago is the seat of Cook County, the second-most populous county in the U.S. (source: Wikipedia)

Climate: Average year-round temperature is 51°F with 211 dry days per year and 39.9 inches of annual rainfall.

Home Intelligence

Neighborhood (zip 60629)

Median age is 32.9; 10% hold a bachelor's degree; 59% of homes are owner-occupied; median household income is $53,318.

Median income
$53,318
Median age
32.9
Owner-occupied
59.1%
Bachelor's degree
9.5%
Census median home value
$224,500

Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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