1721 W Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
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1721 W Foster Avenue,Chicago, IL 60640
$725,000
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,351 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: maria fernandez
Office: baird & warner
MLS#:12790652
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$725,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$308.38
About this home
If you've been looking in Andersonville for some time, why not give this Single Family Home a look! For the price of a condo you can purchase an actual house with a yard and 2 Car garage. 5-bedroom, 3-bath home in the heart of Andersonville, offered for the first time in four decades. 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, 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. Imagine the potential for extra INCOME. This is a perfect income producing apartment. (Legal status of the basement apartment cannot be verified.) This property has never had water intrusion in the basement. 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 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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Home facts
- Year built:1893
- Listing ID #:12790652
- Updated:November 09, 2026 at 12:17 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:3
- Rooms Total:10
- Dining Description:Combined With Living Room
- Kitchen Description:Kitchen, Range, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Basement Description:Full, Partially Finished
- Living area:2,351 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Electric, Gas
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1893
- Building area:2,351 sq. ft.
- Lot Features:Common Grounds
- Architectural Style:Farmhouse
- Levels:2 Story
Schools
- High school:Amundsen High School
- Middle school:Chappell Elementary School
- Elementary school:Chappell Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$725,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$308.38
- Tax amount:$6,498 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Detached Garage, Garage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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