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$750,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,351 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 4 days ago
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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 and oversized windows that bathe the space in natural light while framing views of the beautifully 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, this home features a roof less than 7 years old and a new 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.) Detached 2 Car garage off alley. Prime Andersonville Location, The Waldorf School - just a block away 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 truly special home in one of Chicago's most vibrant communities. Being sold AS IS.

Full Property Details for 1721 W Foster Ave

General

  • Price: $750,000
  • Taxes: $6,098 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12722256

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Partially
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement Baths: Yes
  • Bathroom Features: Accessible Shower

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms(Blw Grade): 1

Additional Information

  • Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: CHI - Uptown
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Lake View
  • Driving Directions: East or West on Foster Ave. to 1721. Between Ravenswood and Paulina.

School Information

  • School District: 299
  • Elem School District: 299
  • Midd School District: 299
  • High School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Chappell Elementary School
  • Middle School: Chappell Elementary School
  • High School: Amundsen High School
  • Private School: Amundsen High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Farmhouse
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
  • Windows: Screens
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 2,351
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
  • Year Built: 1893
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 25 x 130
  • Lot Features: Common Grounds

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1893
  • Tax Amount: $6,098
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 14074030080000

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Schools serving 1721 W Foster Ave

School District:Chicago Public School District 299
NameGradesDistance
McPherson Elementary School
4728 North Wolcott Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
K-80.5 mi
Amundsen High School
5110 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625
9-120.4 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Tax History for 1721 W Foster Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$10,206
—
$52,000
-5%
2023
$10,206
57%
$55,000
—
2022
$6,483
5%
$55,000
—
2021
$6,171
-3%
$55,000
-4%
2020
$6,368
—
$57,320
-9%
2019
$6,349
2%
$62,989
—
2018
$6,253
-7%
$62,989
16%
2017
$6,696
-5%
$54,354
—
2016
$7,013
7%
$54,354
—
2015
$6,546
8%
$54,354
29%
2014
$6,034
-1%
$42,128
—
2013
$6,106
14%
$42,128
-5%
2012
$5,342
—
$44,192
—
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1721 W Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640 (MLS# 12722256) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 1721 W Foster Avenue is currently listed for $750,000 and was received on August 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 1721 W Foster Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Uptown? You can browse all Uptown real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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