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$750,000
6 Days On Site

1721 W Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
3
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2,351
SqFt
$319
/SqFt
1893
Built
County:
Cook
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Baird & Warner
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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 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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$750,000
Days On Site 
6 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,351 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1893
MLS® Number 
12755909
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$6,497.5
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Plans
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
yesterdayListing updated with changes from the MLS®
yesterdayStatus changed to Active
7 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Direction Faces 
North
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
Garage Door OpenerDetachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
SqFt Below 
559
SqFt Total 
1977
Style 
Farmhouse
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeDishwasherWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Basement 
Partially FinishedFull
Cooling 
Central Air
Flooring 
Hardwood
Heating 
Natural GasElectric
Interior 
In-Law Floorplan
Laundry Features 
In Unit
Window Features 
Screens
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 16X15Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 9X11Level - Main
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 9X12Level - Main
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 7X12Level - Basement
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 12X18Level - Main
Family Room 
Family Room - Down 
Dimensions - 12X12Level - Basement
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 12X17Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space
Kitchen- 2nd 
Dimensions - 9X12Level - Basement
Laundry 
Living Room 
Dimensions - 21X13Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 21X9Level - Second
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Vinyl Siding
Windows/Doors 
Screens
Community Features
Community Features 
ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet Lights
MLS Area 
CHI - Uptown
School District 
Amundsen High School
Township 
Lake View
Schools
School District
Amundsen High School
Elementary School
Chappell Elementary School
Middle School
Chappell Elementary School
High School
Amundsen High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Baird & Warner



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