1953 W FOSTER Avenue #1 — Chicago, IL 60640
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Chicago, IL 60640

1953 W FOSTER Avenue #1

$529,000
3 beds · 2 baths
Listed at $529,000 11 days on market $8,432/yr taxes
01About 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.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$529,000
List price
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
2 full
Bathrooms
1918
Year built
Lot size
1
Garage spaces
$8,432
Annual taxes
Attached Single
Style
11
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Parking
ConcreteShared DrivewayOff AlleySide DrivewayAssignedAlley AccessParking LotGarage Faces SideOwned
Construction
Brick
Equipment
Security SystemIntercomCO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)Sump Pump
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Chappell Elementary School
Chicago, IL
📍0.3 mi🚗1 min🚶6 min
H High school
Amundsen High School
Chicago, IL
📍0.1 mi🚗1 min🚶3 min
  • Sweet Virginia’s Kitchen 200 ft
  • Kanin 250 ft
  • Cafe Libra 450 ft
  • Leadway Bar & Grill 450 ft
  • Big Joe’s 750 ft
  • Bobbie’s Runaway 800 ft
  • 7-Eleven 0.2 mi
  • Citgo 0.2 mi
  • Mariano's Fresh Market 0.5 mi
  • Firehouse Pantry 0.5 mi
  • Clark Haus 0.5 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.6 mi
  • Winnemac Park 0.2 mi
  • Bowmanville GreenSpace Park 0.4 mi
  • Andersonville Park 0.5 mi
  • Vogle Park 0.5 mi
  • Mellin Park 0.7 mi
  • Giddings Plaza 0.7 mi
  • Side Practice Coffee 250 ft
  • Half Acre Beer Co. Balmoral Tap Room & Garden 0.3 mi
  • Café Más 0.5 mi
  • Sweet Moon 0.5 mi
  • La Colombe Coffee 0.5 mi
  • Colective Coffee 0.5 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Jun 4, 2026
SoldThis listing
$530,000
Apr 17, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$529,000
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Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate · Veronica Miklusicak · 312-399-9521
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12574584
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