For Sale: 1721 W Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640. 4-bedroom 3-bath, 2351 sf, 1893 UPTOWN $750,000 begin new search
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Overview

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.

Address 1721 W Foster Avenue

Chicago, IL 60640
Listing Status ACTIVE
Asking Price $750,000
On Market Date $750,000 @ Sep 10, 2026
Original Entry Sep 10, 2026
Rooms
Kitchen, Bedroom 5, Family Room
Square Footage 2351 sf
Flooring Hardwood
Bedrooms 4
Full Bathrooms 3
Location
Directions East or West on Foster Ave. to 1721. Between Ravenswood and Paulina.
Neighborhood UPTOWN
School District Not Listed
Ownership
Property Type Fee Simple
Assessment $0
HOA Features Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Listing History
Timeline Notes
Sep 10, 2026Listed for $750,000 #MRD12755909
Public Records
County Cook
Tax PIN 14074030080000
Property Tax $6,498 for the year 2025
Lake Michigan Distance 1.2 miles
Exterior
Style Detached Single
Material Not Listed
Lot Size 25x130
Fencing Not Listed
Topography Not Listed
Swimming Pool Not Listed
Parking
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Total Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 -
View Not Listed
Features
Year Built 1893
Laundry Location In Unit
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling Central Air
Heating Natural Gas, Electric
Sewer/Septic Public Sewer
Fireplaces Not Listed
Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan
Additional Parcels No
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Appliances No
Assessments No
Association No
Association Fee 2 0
Association Fee Frequency Not Applicable
Attached Garage No
Basement Partially Finished, Full
Below Grade Finished Area 559
Carport Spaces 0
Cooling No
Heating No
High School District 299
Land Lease No
Laundry No
Living Area Source Plans
Lot Features Common Grounds
Main Level Bathrooms 0
Main Level Bedrooms 0
New Construction No
Number Of Units Total 0
Number Remotes 0
Parking No
Patio No
Pool Private No
Property Attached No
Sprinklers No
View No
Well Depth 0
Well Gallons Per Minute 0
Well Pump Horsepower 0
Well Report No
Window Features Screens
Monthly Payment Calculator
Listing Source
Platform MRED
AOR
MLS Number MRD12755909
Courtesy of Baird & Warner