2325 South California Avenue

South Lawndale, also known as Little Village, is a dynamic West Side neighborhood renowned for its rich cultural heritage, tight-knit community, and bustling commercial corridors along 26th Street—often referred to as Chicago's second-largest retail district. The neighborhood features tree-lined, walkable streets with well-maintained residential blocks that create an inviting atmosphere for families and young professionals alike. Residents enjoy exceptional connectivity with multiple CTA Pink Line stations and bus routes providing seamless access throughout the city, while proximity to I-55 and the Stevenson Expressway enables easy commutes to downtown Chicago and beyond. The area is anchored by numerous parks including La Villita Park and Piotrowski Park, highly-rated schools, and an abundance of authentic restaurants, cafés, and local shops that reflect the neighborhood's vibrant character. Little Village is experiencing explosive growth as the natural westward expansion of the red-hot Pilsen market. Located just five minutes from Pilsen—one of Chicago's most sought-after neighborhoods—Little Village is benefiting from significant spillover demand as buyers and renters priced out of Pilsen discover the exceptional value and opportunity that Little Village offers. This emerging market is taking off at full force, with rising property values, increased investor activity, and surging rental demand creating a compelling opportunity for forward-thinking investors to capitalize on the neighborhood's momentum before appreciation accelerates further. The combination of Little Village's strategic location, strong fundamentals, ongoing community investment, and its position as the next frontier of Chicago's westward development makes it one of the most exciting and promising investment markets in the city today.Essex 312 is pleased to present 2325 S. California, a 7-unit brick, walk-up building in Chicago's thriving Little Village neighborhood within Marshall Square. This property boasts a diverse unit mix of three (3) one-bedroom / one-bath apartments, one (1) two-bedroom / one-bath apartment, one (1) two-bedroom / two-bath apartment, one (1) three-bedroom / two-bath apartment, and one (1) three-bedroom / three-bath apartment. This one-of-a-kind property has undergone a complete gut rehabilitation with no expense spared, featuring condo-quality finishes throughout. The apartment improvements include designer kitchens with white shaker-style cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances, fully updated bathrooms with modern vanities and tile work, and new flooring. Every unit features in-unit stackable Whirlpool washer/dryer units, individual Ruud furnaces, and Rheem tankless water heaters for ultimate efficiency and tenant convenience. Additional building upgrades included a new 400 AMP electrical service with individual metering for each unit plus common areas. The property also offers five (5) surface parking spaces in the rear that provide additional income. This turnkey opportunity in Little Village offers savvy investors the chance to acquire a fully renovated, income-generating asset with significant growth potential. With premium amenities including in-unit laundry and modern mechanical systems, investors can command top-tier rental rates while capitalizing on the property's exceptional quality and strong performance.