This exceptional investment opportunity is ideally located just steps away from beautiful Douglas Park. Situated close to the vibrant Tri-Taylor and Illinois Medical District neighborhoods, this property is perfectly positioned in one of Chicago's rapidly developing areas, surrounded by ongoing growth and redevelopment. Surrounded by nearby public transportation options and quick access to the I-290 expressway, providing an easy connection to downtown Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods. The location also places you minutes from major hospitals, universities, and local dining and shopping destinations. The property has been fully gutted, presenting a rare blank canvas for investors, developers, or homeowners with a vision. With the interior already cleared out, it's ready for your custom design, renovation plans, or redevelopment ideas to bring new life to this promising space.
Active
$375,000
1116 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
8beds
--sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1917
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$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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- 631
- views
- 41
- saves
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mariusz Misiewicz 773-412-0517,
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12676727
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 6
Bathroom
- Features: No Tub
Heating
- Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Unassigned, Off Alley, Yes, Owned
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x125
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 16133310210000
- Zoning: MULTI
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Subdivision: Lawndale
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $384,830
- Annual tax amount: $5,889
- Date on market: 9/24/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/14/2026 | Listing removed | $375,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12591723 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $375,000+525% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12591723 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2017 | Sold | $60,000+0.2% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09661974 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2017 | Pending sale | $59,900 |
Source: Panamerican Real Estate Inc #09661974 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2017 | Listed for sale | $59,900 |
Source: Panamerican Real Estate Inc #09661974 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,889 +51.4% | $38,483 +109.5% |
| 2023 | $3,889 +70.8% | $18,371 +66.5% |
| 2022 | $2,278 +2.3% | $11,036 0% |
| 2021 | $2,227 -56.8% | $11,039 -52.2% |
| 2020 | $5,159 +334.1% | $23,080 +291.5% |
| 2019 | $1,188 -25.9% | $5,895 -27.1% |
| 2018 | $1,603 -62.8% | $8,090 -59.4% |
| 2017 | $4,307 -10.9% | $19,941 -17.4% |
| 2016 | $4,836 +9.3% | $24,144 |
| 2015 | $4,424 +31% | $24,144 +32.6% |
| 2014 | $3,378 -14.9% | $18,205 -16.5% |
| 2013 | $3,967 +1.4% | $21,812 |
| 2012 | $3,914 -9.8% | $21,812 -18.5% |
| 2011 | $4,337 -0.4% | $26,766 |
| 2010 | $4,355 +4.4% | $26,766 |
| 2009 | $4,174 -7.3% | $26,766 -14.7% |
| 2008 | $4,500 +1% | $31,370 |
| 2007 | $4,455 -1.1% | $31,370 |
| 2006 | $4,503 +49.3% | $31,370 +70% |
| 2005 | $3,016 +1% | $18,457 |
| 2004 | $2,986 +2.2% | $18,457 |
| 2003 | $2,921 +42.2% | $18,457 +61.5% |
| 2002 | $2,053 +3.8% | $11,428 |
| 2001 | $1,979 +37.5% | $11,428 |
| 2000 | $1,439 -0.7% | $11,428 +52.5% |
| 1999 | $1,449 | $7,493 |
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Neighborhood: Lawndale
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