Date
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10/22/2026
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$150,000
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Property Description
Investor and rehab opportunity. Built in 1930, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home at 837 Commonwealth Ave offers 2,155 square feet across three levels. The home needs significant rehab and is being sold as-is, making it a strong fit for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to renovate and build equity. Located on a residential street near Lewis Ave and Sheridan Rd, with convenient access to shopping, schools, parks, and the Lake Michigan lakefront. Bring your vision.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 837 Commonwealth Ave
General
- Price: $150,000
- Taxes: $3,236 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12791912
- Updated: 10/22/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Park City / Waukegan
- County: Lake
- Township: Waukegan
- Driving Directions: Lewis Ave to 10th St, East to Commonwealth Ave, North to property on right, just past 9th St.
School Information
- School District: 60
- Elem School District: 60
- Midd School District: 60
- High School District: 60
- Elementary School: Carman-Buckner Elementary School
- Middle School: John R. Lewis Middle School
- High School: Waukegan High School
- Private School: Waukegan High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 2,155
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1930
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: .13
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1930
- Tax Amount: $3,236
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 8283130100000
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Schools
Schools serving 837 Commonwealth Ave
School District:Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Carman-Buckner Elementary School 520 Helmholz Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Waukegan, IL 600 South Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Waukegan High School 1011 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
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837 Commonwealth Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 (MLS# 12791912) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 837 Commonwealth Avenue is currently listed for $150,000 and was received on October 22, 2026. This property is listed by Sagirah McNeely from our Libertyville Office.Want to learn more about 837 Commonwealth Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Waukegan? You can browse all Waukegan real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.