$200,000
SOLD NOV 15, 2024

5544 S California Ave Chicago, IL 60629

Gage Park Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,050 Sq Ft
1926 Built

Recently Sold

$190 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Bungalow
  • Skylights
  • Laundry Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of November 2024

Located in the heart of Gage Park, this spacious brick bungalow boasts 3 bedrooms and 1 bath on the main level with a formal living and dining room, and kitchen with a pantry. There is a spacious enclosed porch off the kitchen which can be used as a den! The full unfinished basement offers an opportunity for customization with an old bathroom that can be remodel to enhance the property's value. *Water heater, furnace and AC are 5 years old *Roof less than 10 years old. A 2 car garage. Property sold "AS-IS"

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mayra Hernandez

RE/MAX MI CASA License #475189627 Listed on: 09/26/2024

RE/MAX MI CASA

Last Buyer's Agent

Victor Naranjo

Cloud Gate Realty LLC License #475185659

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,128

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,050 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Lot Dimensions are 25x125

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,128

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s)
  • LivingArea: 1050
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 205000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 299

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 25X125
  • Lot Size: Standard Chicago Lot
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2128.05
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2024
Closed on
Nov 18, 2024
Sold by
Vazquez Raymundo
Bought by
Venegas Miguel A
Seller's Agent
Mayra Hernandez
RE/MAX MI CASA
Buyer's Agent
Victor Naranjo
Cloud Gate Realty LLC
List Price
$205,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.44%
Views
213

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.99%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2024
Closed on
Nov 15, 2024
Sold by
Vazquez Maria
Bought by
Venegas Miguel A
Seller's Agent
Mayra Hernandez
RE/MAX MI CASA
Buyer's Agent
Victor Naranjo
Cloud Gate Realty LLC
List Price
$205,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.44%
Views
213
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $25,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $25,000 None Listed On Document
Administrators Deed $200,000 None Listed On Document
Administrators Deed $200,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Price Changed $394,900 -1.3% $254 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $399,900 +100.0% $258 / Sq Ft
11/15/2024 11/15/24 Sold $200,000 -2.4% $190 / Sq Ft
10/23/2024 10/23/24 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2024 10/14/24 For Sale $205,000 0.0% $195 / Sq Ft
10/01/2024 10/01/24 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2024 09/26/24 For Sale $205,000 -- $195 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,128 $18,001 $1,563 $16,438
2023 $2,036 $16,000 $2,656 $13,344
2022 $2,036 $16,000 $2,656 $13,344
2021 $2,012 $15,999 $2,656 $13,343
2020 $1,439 $12,004 $2,656 $9,348
2019 $2,034 $13,488 $2,656 $10,832
2018 $1,999 $13,488 $2,656 $10,832
2017 $1,507 $10,330 $2,343 $7,987
2016 $1,579 $10,330 $2,343 $7,987
2015 $1,423 $10,330 $2,343 $7,987
2014 $1,450 $10,322 $2,187 $8,135
2013 $1,410 $10,322 $2,187 $8,135
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12174152

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 19-13-107-040-0000