Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in The Commonwealth on Prairie, offering nearly 1,700 square feet of single-level living overlooking a professionally landscaped courtyard. The open floor plan features 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, and an expansive living and dining area with a fireplace and custom plantation shutters. The spacious kitchen is appointed with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a breakfast bar, and a pantry, providing plenty of storage and workspace. Just off the kitchen, enjoy a private covered 7' x 18' patio, perfect for grilling, entertaining, or relaxing. Both bedrooms are generously sized with walk-in closets. The primary suite offers a large walk-in closet and a spa-like bath featuring a double vanity, separate walk-in shower, and soaking tub. Additional highlights include an in-unit washer and dryer and an attached one-car garage. Ideally located in the heart of the South Loop, this home is just minutes from the lakefront, parks, Soldier Field, Museum Campus, Obama Presidential Library an easy commute with public transportation, shopping, and an outstanding selection of restaurants. A rare opportunity to enjoy spacious, move-in-ready living in one of the neighborhood's most desirable buildings. This unit can be rented.
Active
$595,000
1942 S Prairie Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60616
2beds
1,686sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$353/sqft
$381/mo HOA
What's special
Spa-like bathAttached one-car garageIn-unit washer and dryerSpacious kitchenOpen floor planBreakfast barGranite countertops
- 47 days
- 367
- 36
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Loretha Lott 708-798-1111,
Keller Williams Preferred Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12723182
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X18
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,686 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony
Details
- Parcel number: 17223080511002
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Commonwealth
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Water, Insurance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $381 monthly
Location
- Region: Chicago
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $353/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $514,010
- Annual tax amount: $10,362
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Ownership: Condo
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/10/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,400+9.7%$2/sqft |
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| 8/9/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/26/2023 | Price change | $3,100-3.1%$2/sqft |
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| 7/19/2023 | Price change | $3,200-5.9%$2/sqft |
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| 7/11/2023 | Price change | $3,400-2.9%$2/sqft |
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| 5/13/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,500+20.7%$2/sqft |
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| 9/20/2019 | Sold | $509,750+29.1%$302/sqft |
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| 3/7/2018 | Listing removed | $2,900$2/sqft |
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| 2/12/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,900$2/sqft |
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| 3/1/2013 | Sold | $395,000-3.2%$234/sqft |
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| 1/18/2013 | Listed for sale | $408,000-10.3%$242/sqft |
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| 6/6/2008 | Sold | $455,000$270/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,365 -4.8% | $51,401 -0.1% |
| 2023 | $10,889 +2.6% | $51,439 |
| 2022 | $10,613 +2.3% | $51,439 |
| 2021 | $10,375 -4.9% | $51,439 +5% |
| 2020 | $10,915 +1.8% | $48,997 -8.2% |
| 2019 | $10,719 -2.3% | $53,349 -4% |
| 2018 | $10,976 +23.8% | $55,566 +34.9% |
| 2017 | $8,865 +7.5% | $41,182 |
| 2016 | $8,248 +16.7% | $41,182 |
| 2015 | $7,066 +36.3% | $41,182 +35% |
| 2014 | $5,183 +2.2% | $30,504 |
| 2013 | $5,070 +0.9% | $30,504 |
| 2012 | $5,026 -2.9% | $30,504 -4.5% |
| 2011 | $5,176 -0.4% | $31,942 |
| 2010 | $5,198 -16.5% | $31,942 -20% |
| 2009 | $6,226 +20.6% | $39,927 +10.9% |
| 2008 | $5,164 +1% | $36,000 |
| 2007 | $5,113 -1.1% | $36,000 |
| 2006 | $5,168 +3.4% | $36,000 +17.7% |
| 2005 | $4,996 +1% | $30,575 |
| 2004 | $4,946 +2.2% | $30,575 |
| 2003 | $4,838 | $30,575 |
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