1953 W Foster Avenue Unit #1, Chicago, Illinois 60640

$530,000
3
BD
2
Full Baths

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Sold Price
$530,000
List Price
$529,000
Closing Date
Jun 04, 2026
MLS#
12574584
Status
CLOSED
Type
Condo
Subtype
Residential
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
County
Cook
City
Chicago
Neighborhood
Ravenswood
Days On Market
10

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.

Additional Information

School District
299
Elementary School
Chappell Elementary School
High School
Amundsen High School
Corporate Limits
Chicago
Tax Year
2025
Tax Amount
$8,432
Assessment Association Dues
456
Frequency
Monthly
Year Built
1918
Exterior Property Features
Balcony
Exposure
North, South
Lot Dimensions
COMMON
Stories
3
Units
12
Parking Spaces
1
Parking Details
Concrete, Shared Driveway, Off Alley, Side Driveway, Assigned, Alley Access, Parking Lot, Garage Faces Side, Yes, Owned
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pet Weight Limit
999
Common Area Amenities
Storage, Security Door Lock(s)
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Sewer
Public Sewer
Interior Property Features
Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Storage, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Dining Combo, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
Full Baths
2

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