Charming and well-maintained brick 2-flat in prime Lincoln Square location offering strong income potential with a projected annual income of $51,480. The building includes two spacious units (2 bed+den/1 bath) each with stainless steel appliances and in-unit laundry. Recent updates include new electrical panels (2025) a new hot water heater (2024), roof replacement with ISO insulation (2018), tuckpointing and lintel repair (2019), enclosed porch (2023), water main replacement (2018), and new basement storage lockers (2023). Unit 1 rents for $1,890/month (owner pays utilities), Unit 2 is currently vacant, previously rented for $1,895 and tenant paid gas and electric. Additional features include vinyl windows, rebuilt rear wood porch, commercial laundry facilities in basement generates $500 annually, and two car garage plus additional parking pad. Heating is provided by a hot water boiler with radiators in each unit; air condition is tenant-supplied via window units. Most appliances recently updated within last 3-6 years include a mix of GE, Whirlpool, Bosch, Frigidaire. Modest annual expenses make this a sound investment. Unbeatable location steps from shops, dining, parks, and CTA in the heart of Lincoln Square.
Closed
$760,000
4820 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
4beds
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Multi Family
Built in 1923
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$782,100 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 15, 2025 at 01:01am
Listing courtesy of:
Christina McNamee 847-567-1080,
Compass,
Kiley Hackbarth,
Compass
Bought with:
Rose Alvarez
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12422318
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Steam, Radiator(s), Indv Controls
Features
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,750 sqft
- Dimensions: 30X125
Details
- Parcel number: 13123200170000
- Zoning: MULTI
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Chicago
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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