1953 W Foster Avenue #1, Chicago, IL 60640 - Photo 1

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$530,000

Sold
Closed
Condo
3 Beds
2 Full Baths

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Property Description

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.

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General

Sold For: $530,000
HOA FEE: $456/month
Taxes: $8,432 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Condo
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12574584
Added to Site: 98 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Dry Bar, 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Storage, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Dining Combo, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Shared Amenities: Storage, Security Door Lock(s)
Equipment: Security System, Intercom, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train

Exterior

Exterior Features: Balcony

Parking

Garage: Yes
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Concrete, Shared Driveway, Off-Alley, Side Driveway, Assigned, Alley Access, Parking Lot, Garage Faces Side, Yes, Owned

Location

Area: CHI - Lincoln Square
County: Cook
Driving Directions: FOSTER 1 BLOCK E OF DAMEN

School Information

School District: 299
Midd School District: 299
Elementary School: Chappell Elementary School
High School: Amundsen High School
Private School: Amundsen High School

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: Water, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK, / 999lbs.
Mgmt. Company: Westward Management

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Structure Type: Half Duplex, Condo/Duplex
Construction: Brick
Exterior Const.: Brick
Basement Desc.: None
Foundation: Other
Roof: Rubber
Common Walls: End Unit
Windows: Screens, Blinds
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Entry Floor Number: 1
Stories/Levels: 3
Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
Year Built: 1918
Built Before 1978: Yes

Unit Information

Units in Building: 12

Lot Features

Lot Dimensions: COMMON
Fence: Yes
Lot Features: Common Grounds, Corner Lot, Landscaped, Views
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

Association Fee: $456
Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1918
Tax Amount: $8,432.1
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Condo
Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Property ID: 14074000201007

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Schools

Schools serving 1953 W Foster Ave #1

School District:Chicago Public School District 299

Name	Grades	Distance
Chappell Elementary School, Chicago, IL 2135 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625	PK-8	0.3 mi
Amundsen High School 5110 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625	9-12	0.1 mi

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Price & Sales History for 1953 W Foster Ave #1

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/04/2026

Sold

$530,000

0.19%

MLS

4/16/2026

Listed

$529,000

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MLS

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Listed by Kristin Gonnella and Phillip Weaver

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