1953 Foster Avenue, Lincoln Square, Chicago, Illinois 60640


$530,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 0
Cost/Sqft:
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1918
Property Taxes: $8,432
Days On Market: 58
Lot Size: 0,00
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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.

Property Specifics

Condos/Townhomes
3
1918
No
Cook
456 / Monthly
12574584
14074000201007

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Chappell Elementary School
299
High School
Amundsen High School
299 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
2 Dec, 2009 Sold $350,000 MRED MLS
10 Oct, 2009 Under contract $364,900 MRED MLS
29 Sep, 2009 Listed for sale $364,900 MRED MLS
14 Jul, 2015 Sold $382,000 MRED MLS
31 May, 2015 Under contract $375,000 MRED MLS
8 May, 2015 Listed for sale $375,000 MRED MLS
27 Apr, 2022 Sold $425,000 MRED MLS
22 Apr, 2022 Under contract $425,000 MRED MLS
11 Apr, 2022 Listed for sale $425,000 MRED MLS
4 Jun, 2026 Sold $530,000 MRED MLS
26 Apr, 2026 Under contract $529,000 MRED MLS
16 Apr, 2026 Listed for sale $529,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

COMMON
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2009 $5,327
2015 $4,444
2022 $6,619
2026 $8,432

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