# 8245 S California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60652 > **TL;DR:** 2bd/1ba single family, $220,000 ($248/sqft), built 1942, 888 sqft. > Hardwood, 2-car garage. Est. $1,176/mo. Listed 7 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $220,000 | | Price/sqft | $248 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 888 | | Year Built | 1942 | | Lot Size | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) | | Stories | 1 | | Garage | 2-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Other) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 7 | ## Why This Home Stands Out - **Hardwood Floors** - Hardwood flooring listed ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $1,112 | | Estimated Insurance | $64 | | **Total** | **$1,176** | ## Key Amenities - Hardwood - 2-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1942 - 0.12 acre lot - 2 parking spaces ## Description ### Agent Description CHARM, POTENTIAL, AND A LOCATION WORTH A CLOSER LOOK! Welcome home to this adorable brick one story home where opportunity awaits! Situated on a moderately traveled residential block without heavy through traffic, this home offers a cozy layout with 2 main-level bedrooms, a welcoming living room, kitchen, and hardwood floors that add warmth and character. The lower level provides additional flexibility, including a room currently being used as a bedroom, offering possibilities for a home office, guest space, or other uses. Step outside and discover an ample-sized rear yard with room for gardening, entertaining, or creating your own outdoor retreat, plus a 2-car garage for convenient parking and storage. Ready for personal touches and updates throughout, this property presents an appealing opportunity for owner-occupants looking to create a home that reflects their style or investors seeking their next project. Located in Chicago's Ashburn community, enjoy access to shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences along 79th Street, 87th Street, Western Avenue, and Kedzie Avenue. Nearby recreational attractions include Hayes Park, Dan Ryan Woods, and Marquette Park, while CTA transportation, Metra's SouthWest Service, and major thoroughfares provide connections throughout the surrounding area. THE SPACE IS HERE, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE YOURS! Bring your ideas, explore the potential, and schedule your showing before this opportunity passes you by! ## Location - **Address:** 8245 S California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60652 - **County:** Cook - **Coordinates:** 41.743124, -87.692098 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.743124,-87.692098 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Tamika Marks - **Brokerage:** Trademarks & Associates, LLC - **Broker Phone:** (773) 783-9525 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8245-S-California-Ave_Chicago_IL_60652_M85564-75865?f=listhub&s=MREDIL&m=12794160&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![8245 S California Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/b35db24e1adbe8acbd9789ef937f713cl-f3884264362r.jpg) ![8245 S California Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/b35db24e1adbe8acbd9789ef937f713cl-f3518224791r.jpg) ![8245 S California Avenue - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/b35db24e1adbe8acbd9789ef937f713cl-f3030152977r.jpg) ![8245 S California Avenue - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/b35db24e1adbe8acbd9789ef937f713cl-f3683550316r.jpg) ![8245 S California Avenue - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/b35db24e1adbe8acbd9789ef937f713cl-f3752345900r.jpg) ![8245 S California Avenue - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/b35db24e1adbe8acbd9789ef937f713cl-f3102582688r.jpg) ![8245 S California Avenue - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/b35db24e1adbe8acbd9789ef937f713cl-f1664876899r.jpg) ![8245 S California Avenue - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/b35db24e1adbe8acbd9789ef937f713cl-f2775313175r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 12794160 | **Updated:** 2026-11-04 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/8245-s-california-avenue-chicago-il-60652-dd80d9a2f17747f9bfc46498d927ad63) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/8245-s-california-avenue-chicago-il-60652-dd80d9a2f17747f9bfc46498d927ad63#listing", "url": "https://www.propertysimple.ai/listing/8245-s-california-avenue-chicago-il-60652-dd80d9a2f17747f9bfc46498d927ad63", "name": "8245 S California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60652", "description": "CHARM, POTENTIAL, AND A LOCATION WORTH A CLOSER LOOK! Welcome home to this adorable brick one story home where opportunity awaits! 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