4820 N California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
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Listed by:christina mcnamee
Office:compass
MLS#:12422318
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$750,000
About this home
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.
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Home facts
- Year built:1923
- Listing Id #:12422318
- Added:11 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 15, 2025 at 08:39 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:3
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Individual Room Controls, Radiator(s), Steam
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Flat
- Year built:1923
Schools
- High school:Amundsen High School
- Middle school:Budlong Elementary School
- Elementary school:Budlong Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$750,000
- Tax amount:$12,603 (2023)
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