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$529,000

1953 FOSTER Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
3 Beds2 Baths0 sqft11 days
1953 FOSTER Avenue·Chicago, IL 60640
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1918Year Built
About This Home

Welcome home to this bright north-west corner unit. This duplex down has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in a brick, boutique courtyard building with a deeded parking spot included in price. The home is NOT directly located on Foster. It is situated in the back corner of the building. This Bowmanville location could be considered 3 different neighborhoods. Lincoln Square, a hint of Andersonville and Ravenswood. You pick and there is a short skip to Winnemac Park. This unique duplex down offers two outdoor spaces. A brick balcony it is located right off the sitting area with a beauitful view of the courtyard. The patio is located right off the kitchen. Both outdoor spaces are located off of the first level. Rest assure in 2024 the heating and cooling were replaced with a Trane furnace and central air condenser. Oak hardwood floors through out the first floor and the staircase lending to the lower level. The lower level floor was replaced in 2025 with VOC LVP flooring a luxury vinyl. The open kitchen offers an island with counter height room for bar stools. The kitchen has a large pantry. Updated stainless steel appliances. Environmental water systems kitchen sink cold tap water filter, installed in 2023. InSinkErator kitchen sink disposal installed in 2023. The primary en suite is located off of the kitchen has been updated with vanity, mirror, and faucet 2026 in the bathroom. The dining room is right off off the kitchen has another closet. Could be use as another pantry or just a coat closet. Second bedroom is a generous room size. Located right off the sitting room and the balcony.The lower level offers an amazing family room and an even larger dining room. The dining room has a built in dry-bar with cabinets and granite counter- tops with a tile backsplash. The lower level has excellent ceiling height. Right before you enter the third bathroom the front loader washer and dryer with a laundry station are located to your left and right. It has a cabinet with a counter top to fold laundry and store laundry soap. There are two extra large walk in storage closets off of the lower level stairs and living room. The sump pump and ejector pump replaced 2026. This home is steps to Damen Brown line and Ravenswood Metra.

MLS# 12574584Listed April 16, 2026Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms3
Total Bathrooms2
Full Baths2
Half Baths0
Total Rooms7

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Stories3
Year Built1918
Lot SizeCOMMON

Location

CountyCook
TownshipLake View
Zip Code60640

Financial

List Price$529,000
Annual Taxes (2025)$8,432
Monthly Tax Est.$703
Parcel #14074000201007
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)

Flooring

HardwoodLaminate

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

None

Laundry

Washer HookupIn UnitLaundry Closet
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick

Roof

Rubber

Foundation

Other

Exterior Features

Balcony

Patio & Porch

Patio

Lot Features

Common GroundsCorner LotLandscapedViews
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan

Electric

Circuit Breakers

Parking

ConcreteShared DrivewayOff AlleySide DrivewayAssignedAlley AccessParking LotGarage Faces SideYesOwned
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$456
Monthly

HOA Includes

WaterParkingInsuranceExterior MaintenanceLawn CareScavengerSnow Removal

Association Amenities

StorageSecurity Door Lock(s)

Community Features

SidewalksStreet Lights
Schools
Elementary
Chappell Elementary School
District: 299
High School
Amundsen High School
District: 299
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$8,432
Tax Year 2025
Monthly Tax Est.
$703
per month
Property Location

1953 FOSTER Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 — Cook County

$529,000
1953 FOSTER Avenue
3 bd2 ba0 sqft
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IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
11 days on market
COMMON
$8,432/yr taxes
$456 HOA (monthly)
$3,939
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$2,780/mo
Property Tax
$703/mo
HOA
$456/mo
$529,000
20% — $105,800
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$423,200
Down Payment
$105,800

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Agent: Veronica Miklusicak
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