Active
$495,000
2912 Commonwealth Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
- Beds
- 3
- Baths
- 3 full
- Sqft
- --
- $/sqft
- --
- Built
- 1926
- Type
- Townhome
- MLS#
- MRD12791943
About this home
Experience timeless elegance paired with modern conveniences in this large three bedroom historic residence. Elegant architectural details define the home, including a gracious foyer with hardwood chevron parquet flooring and original vintage lighting perfect for showcasing art or creating a gallery-style entryway. The unit also offers an expansive living room with working fireplace adding both warmth and ambiance. The spacious kitchen is designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining, complete with a wet bar/pantry for added functionality. Building-provided steam heat is included in the monthly assessment, enhancing value. Double crown molding, chair railings, solid hardwood doors, and other preserved historic elements add character throughout. The generously sized bathrooms feature classic original details. Residents enjoy an array of conveniences, including an on-site building engineer, garage parking, bike room, and additional storage are offered. A service hall just off the kitchen provides daily garbage pickup via the service elevator for ease. Ideally located just moments from the shopping, dining, and nightlife of East Lakeview and Lincoln Park, with easy access to the lakefront, Diversey Harbor, and nearby golf driving range. This extraordinary home seamlessly blends old-world craftsmanship with contemporary living-offering a truly unique opportunity for refined lakefront living. Welcome home.
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Estimated monthly cost for this home
20% · $99K
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Term
$5,226/mo
- Principal & interest
- $2,742
- Property taxes
- $890
- HOA
- $1,450
- Home insurance (est.)
- $144
Estimate only, not a quote or offer of credit. Rate starts from today's market rate (7.4%, 2026-10-15). Taxes from the listing's MRED record. Talk to a lender for real numbers; a Subdiview agent can introduce you to a good one.
Price & tax history
| 2025 property taxes | $10,681/yr |
From the listing's MRED record. MRED does not publish per-change dates through IDX, so price changes are shown without one rather than guessed.
Schools
Assigned schools per the listing's MRED record. Always verify with the district before you buy.
Elementary
Nettelhorst Elementary School
299
Middle
Nettelhorst Elementary School
299
High school
Lake View High School299
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Where it sits
MRED Broker ReciprocityThis listing is part of the MRED data exchange program provided courtesy of Real Broker LLC, listed by Matthew La Rose.
Information last updated Oct 22, 2026, 9:34 PM.
2912 Commonwealth Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
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- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
- Heating
- Steam, Radiator(s)
- Basement
- Partially Finished, Full
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Appliances
- Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer
- Rooms total
- 6
- Window features
- Screens
- Fireplaces total
- 1
- Laundry features
- In Unit
- Interior features
- Wet Bar, Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters, Lobby, Pantry
- Fireplace features
- Wood Burning