Active
$750,000
1721 Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3 full
- Sqft
- 2,351
- $/sqft
- $319
- Built
- 1893
- Type
- Single Family
- MLS#
- MRD12755909
About this home
Welcome to this warm and spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath home in the heart of Andersonville, offered for the first time in four decades. From the moment you step inside, soaring high ceilings and a gracious living room/dining room combo set the tone for comfortable everyday living. The eat-in kitchen features Stainless Steel Appliances NEW in 2020, oversized windows that bathe the space in natural light while framing views of the manicured backyard. The main level offers two bedrooms and a full bath, while upstairs you'll find two additional generously sized bedrooms, another full bath, and attic access. Thoughtfully maintained over the years with Electric updated in 2016, a tear-off roof in 2022, Washer and Dryer New in 2020. HVAC motor replaced in 2025. The basement adds incredible versatility with an "in-law" apartment - complete with a kitchenette, full bathroom, and a nicely sized bedroom bringing the total to 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. (Legal status of the basement apartment cannot be verified.) This property has never had water intrusion in the basement. Detached 2 Car garage off alley. Prime Andersonville Location, The Waldorf School - just a block away. Chappell Elementary and Award-winning Amundsen High School - nearby. Andersonville's renowned shopping and dining district - moments from your door The Wednesday Farmer's Market and countless beloved local businesses and eateries. A very livable house with updates needed. Take your time living in it while you update. 5 total bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Yard and 2 car garage. Wonderful schools like the highly rated Amundsen, Chappell, Waldorf school. Clark street shops and restaurants. Come and be a part of an amazing community and neighborhood (Andersonville) that ranked the coolest in the U.S. and the second-coolest in the world by Time Out!! Being sold strictly AS IS.
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Estimated monthly cost for this home
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Term
$4,636/mo
- Principal & interest
- $3,876
- Property taxes
- $541
- Home insurance (est.)
- $219
Estimate only, not a quote or offer of credit. Rate starts from today's market rate (6.71%, 2026-09-03). 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 | $6,498/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
Chappell Elementary School
299
Middle
Chappell Elementary School
299
High school
Roald Amundsen High School299
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Where it sits
MRED Broker ReciprocityThis listing is part of the MRED data exchange program provided courtesy of Baird & Warner, listed by Maria Fernandez.
Information last updated Sep 10, 2026, 3:13 PM.
1721 Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
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- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric
- Basement
- Partially Finished, Full
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Appliances
- Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Rooms total
- 10
- Window features
- Screens
- Laundry features
- In Unit
- Interior features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan
- Finished basement
- 559