550 W Surf Street #609 | MLS #12675821

Listing provided courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real EstateMREDMLS# 12675821

FORMER BALLROOM PENTHOUSE, 2 BED + OFFICE in the landmark Commodore! ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE HOMES IN CHICAGO! A grand foyer opens to a MASSIVE 40' GREAT ROOM with 15' ceilings, oversized arched windows, and open CITY VIEWS! Flooded with light retains original millwork and architectural details while offering SKYLIT KITCHEN with pro-grade appliances and wine refrigerator. Oversized bedrooms, office, in-unit laundry, tons of storage. HEART OF LAKEVIEW, steps to restaurants, lakefront, cafes! 1 GARAGE INCLUDED! 2nd available for $25k.

Source: MRED, MLS#: 12675821

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Property Type

Residential

General

Association/HOA

Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Elevator in Residence, Storage, On Site Manager/Engineer, Receiving Room, Security Door Lock(s), Service Elevator(s)
Association Fee: $1,871.00
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Security, Doorman, TV/Cable, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

School Information

School District: 299

Listing Information

Contingency: Attorney/Inspection

Building Information

New Construction: No
Year Built: 1898

Location/Region

County Or Parish: Cook
MLS Area Major: CHI - Lake View
Township: Lake View

Tax Information

Tax Annual Amount: $14,484.83
Tax Year: 2024

General Information

Ownership: Condo
Parcel Number: 14281220171117
Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Property Type: Residential
Special Listing Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

Interior

Building Information

Approx. Total Finished SqFt.: 0
Disability Access: No
Total SqFt.: 0

Parking Information

Garage Spaces: 2

Beds/Baths

Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bedrooms Total: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 2

Building Interior

Fireplace Location: Living Room

General Information

Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator
Basement: None
Cooling: Central Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Fireplace Features: Gas Log
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Living Area: 0
Living Area Source: Not Reported
Rooms Total: 5
Stories Total: 6
Window Features: Skylight(s)

Unit Information

Unit Number: 609

Exterior

Parking Information

Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking Total: 2

Lot Information

Lot Features: Common Grounds
Lot Size Dimensions: COMMON
Water Source: Lake Michigan

Waterfront/View

Waterfront: No

Building Exterior/Construction

Construction Materials: Brick, Limestone

General Information

Sewer: Public Sewer

Room Information

Room: Storage

Level: Basement
Dimensions: 26X09

Room: Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Dimensions: 17X12

Room: Dining Room

Level: Main
Dimensions: COMBO

Room: Foyer

Level: Main
Dimensions: 23X07

Room: Gallery

Level: Main
Dimensions: 13X10

Room: Kitchen

Level: Main
Dimensions: 29X07

Room: Living Room

Level: Main
Dimensions: 43X23

Room: Master Bedroom

Level: Main
Dimensions: 18X14

Level: N/A

Level: N/A

Level: N/A

Level: N/A

Level: N/A

Level: N/A

Level: N/A

Room: Bedroom 3

Level: N/A

Room: Bedroom 4

Level: N/A

Room: Family Room

Level: N/A

Room: Laundry

Level: N/A

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History

Date	Event	Value
6/21/2026Source: MRED	Status Change	Contingent
6/18/2026Source: MRED	Added to Database	June 18, 2026
6/20/2022Source: MRED	Added to Database	January 27, 2022
6/20/2022Source: MRED	Added to Database	January 27, 2022
6/20/2022Source: MRED	Added to Database	January 27, 2022
6/20/2022Source: MRED	Added to Database	March 31, 2022
5/25/2022Source: MRED	Status Change	Rented
4/21/2022Source: MRED	Status Change	Pending
4/5/2022Source: MRED	Status Change	Active

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