Incredible investment opportunity! Zoned B3-2, this property offers excellent flexibility, ideal for an apartment building with potential for a restaurant, retail, office, or medical use. Fully gutted in 2024, the building now features new windows, I-beams, joists, sub-flooring, iron fence and gate. Architectural plans include two 2-bed/2-bath units, two 1-bed/1-bath units, and a 1,600 sq. ft. commercial space with a full basement for storage. A two-car garage is also included. Lots 812 & 814 S. California may also be available for purchase as a package deal.
Property Details
Price:
$780,000
MLS #:
MRD12503619
Status:
Active
Beds:
0
Baths:
0
Type:
Commercial
Subtype:
Mixed Use
Neighborhood:
chieastgarfieldpark
Listed Date:
Nov 17, 2025
Total Sq Ft:
6,400
Year Built:
1893
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Schools
Interior
Cooling
None
Exterior
Construction Materials
Brick, Stone
Stories
3
Financial
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$4,437
Map
Community
- Address816 S California Avenue Chicago IL
- CityChicago
- CountyCook
- Zip Code60612
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Commercial in Chicago as of May 16, 2026
897
Commercial Listed
190
Avg DOM
$1,023,543
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 816 S California Avenue Chicago IL is a Commercial for sale in Chicago, IL, 60612. It is listed for $780,000
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816 S California Avenue
Chicago, IL


