Freshly renovated and move-in ready, this stylish 1950s ranch blends timeless character with thoughtful hip updates-perfectly located near River Park, Budlong Elementary, and Swedish Covenant (Endeavor) Hospital. The sunlit main level features two generous bedrooms and two full baths, including a private en-suite retreat. A wide-open living and dining space is anchored by a sleek electric fireplace and picture windows that flood the room with light. The stunning island kitchen-with sage green cabinetry, butcher block counters, and matte black hardware-feels both current and classic, offering great flow for casual dining or entertaining. Downstairs, the finished lower level adds incredible versatility, complete with a cozy family room, summer kitchen, two more bedrooms, and a third full bath-ideal for roommates, guests, multi-generational living, or work-from-home needs. Out back there's is a patio, plus green space, and a two-car parking pad with room to build a garage. Most appliances 2023/25 Brand new AC Compressor and circuit breaker panel just installed - Furnace approx 7 years old. A warm modern aesthetic, and a prime location near Lincoln Square's shops, restaurants, and transit River Park, North Park University, and Endeavor Hospital /Galter Life Center make this home a rare find.
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$485,000
5247 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
4beds
1,896sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
3,720 Square Feet Lot
$485,100 Zestimate®
$256/sqft
$2,601 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 21, 2025 at 01:01am
Listing courtesy of:
Deborah Hess 773-865-3327,
Compass,
Christian Moisio 773-294-0414,
Compass
Bought with:
Steve Dombar
Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12389355

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X21
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X20
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X19
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X21
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,160
- Total interior livable area: 1,896 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 816
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, On Site, Owned
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 3,720 sqft
- Dimensions: 30 X 124
Details
- Parcel number: 13122270490000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Step Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Details
- Builder model: RANCH
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Green energy
- Water conservation: Low flow fixtures
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Chicago
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability
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