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$529,000

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1953 W FOSTER Avenue Chicago, IL 60640

Local Information

Residential

Built in 1918

Lot size not available

$395 HOA

$--/sqft

Description

Welcome home to this bright north-west corner unit. This duplex down has 3 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms 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. This home is steps to Damen Brown line and Ravenswood Metra.

Home Highlights

  • Basement: None
  • Parking: Concrete
  • Parking: Shared Driveway
  • Parking: Off Alley
  • Parking: Side Driveway
  • Parking: Assigned
  • Parking: Alley Access
  • Parking: Parking Lot
  • Parking: Garage Faces Side
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking: Owned
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry: In Unit
  • Laundry: Laundry Closet
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Roof: Rubber

Room 1 — Storage
  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 05X04
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
Room 2 — Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 07X11
  • Flooring: Other
Room 3 — Deck
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 11X08
  • Flooring: Other
Room 4 — Storage
  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 10X07
  • Flooring: Other
Room 5 — Sitting Room
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 14X7
  • Flooring: Hardwood
Room 6 — Bedroom 2
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10X14
  • Flooring: Hardwood
Room 7 — Bedroom 3
  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 16X10
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
Room 8 — Bedroom 4
  • Level: N/A
Room 9 — Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10X07
  • Flooring: Hardwood
Room 10 — Family Room
  • Level: N/A
Room 11 — Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 10X10
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Features: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet
Room 12 — Laundry
  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 05X04
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
Room 13 — Living Room
  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 20X11
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
Room 14 — Master Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 12X11
  • Flooring: Hardwood

  • Construction Material: Brick
  • Window Features: Screens, Blinds
  • Patio Features: Patio
  • Foundation Features: Other
  • Roof Features: Rubber
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Views
  • Lot Size: COMMON

Property Type
  • Residential
Ownership Type
  • Condo
Year Built
  • 1918
Lot Size
  • COMMON
Tax Year
  • 2025
Tax Amount
  • $8,432.10
HOA Fee
  • $395.00
HOA Frequency
  • Monthly
Listing Status
  • Active
Listing Contract Date
  • April 16, 2026
Heating Features
  • Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Features
  • Central Air
Sewer Features
  • Public Sewer
Water Source
  • Lake Michigan
Basement Features
  • None

Association Fee
  • $395.00
Association Frequency
  • Monthly
Association Includes
  • Water, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Water Source
  • Lake Michigan
Sewer Features
  • Public Sewer
County
  • Cook
Community Type
  • Residential
Lot Size
  • COMMON

Original Listing Price
  • $529,000.00
Current Listing Price
  • $529,000.00
Listing Status
  • Active
Listing Contract Date
  • April 16, 2026
Tax Year
  • 2025
Tax Amount
  • $8,432.10
Ownership Type
  • Condo
Property PIN
  • 14074000201007
MLS ID
  • 12574584
Listing Office MLS ID
  • 15694

Price History for 1953 W FOSTER Avenue Chicago, IL 60640

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