1953 W Foster Ave, Unit 1

Chicago, IL 60640

$529,000
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3
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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...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.
  1. Listed by Veronica Miklusicak • @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
    P: (312)-399-9521 C: (312)-399-9521 veronica@atproperties.com

Property Details for 1953 West Foster Avenue, Unit 1

Area
CHI - Lincoln Square
Township
Lake View
Ownership
Condo
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Pets Allowed
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 04/25/2026 11:46 AM

Property Details for 1953 West Foster Avenue, Unit 1

StatusActive
MLS #12574584
Days on Market10
Taxes$8,432 / year
HOA Fees$456 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeCondo
MLS TypeAttached Single / 1/2 Duplex
Year Built1918
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 1953 West Foster Avenue, Unit 1

Building/Complex1953 W Foster AveFloor1Stories3Residences12Pet PolicyAllowedPet Policy Details999Year Built1918

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Property Information for 1953 West Foster Avenue, Unit 1

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 299
  • Elementary School: Chappell Elementary School
  • High School District: 299
  • High School: Amundsen High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 299
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Shared Driveway, Off Alley, Side Driveway, Assigned Spaces, Alley Access, Parking Lot, Garage Faces Side, Yes, Owned
Pet Information
  • Max Pet Weight: 999.0
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Parking, Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • 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
  • Common Area Amenities: Storage, Security Door Locks
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Type: None
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Dining Room: Separate,L-shaped,Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Storage, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Deck, Sitting Room, Walk In Closet
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 1/2 Duplex,Condo-Duplex
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Attached: 1/2 Duplex, Condo-Duplex
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Common Grounds, Corner Lot, Landscaped Professionally, Views
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Total # Units in Building: 12.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Rubber
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 5200
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 1951
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
  • Management: Manager Off-site,Monday through Friday
  • Management Company: Westward Management
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2026-04-21T21:48:47
  • Photos Count: 50
  • OpenHouse Count: 3
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: Image360+realtor
  • Virtual Tour YN: Yes
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 10X07
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 05X04
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 20X11
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Dimensions: 11X08
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 9X4
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 05X04
Storage Room 2 Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 10X07
Balcony/Porch/Lanai Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Dimensions: 07X11
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Dimensions: 14X7

Property History for 1953 West Foster Avenue, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12574584

$529,000—
Apr 27, 2022

Sold

MRED #11372250

$425,000—
Apr 22, 2022

Pending

MRED #11372250

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/16/2026

Listed (Active)

MRED #12574584

$529,000
04/27/2022

Sold

MRED #11372250

$425,000
04/22/2022

Pending

MRED #11372250

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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1953 West Foster Avenue, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand$7,158Additions$22,841Total$29,999
Tax Record2023$6,330 ($527 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size9,301 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1913CountyCOOKAPN14-07-400-020-1007

Schools near 1953 West Foster Avenue, Unit 1

This home is within Chicago Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Chappell Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Amundsen High School
Public - 9 to 12
Art in Motion Charter School
Charter - 7 to 12
York Alternative High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Chappell Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Amundsen High School
Public9 to 12

Art in Motion Charter School
Charter7 to 12

York Alternative High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1953 West Foster Avenue, Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60640

1953 West Foster Avenue, Unit 1 is a condo for sale in Chicago, IL 60640. This property was listed for sale on April 16, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $529,000. It has been on the market for a total of 10 days and was last sold on April 27, 2022. This listing's school district is Chicago Public Schools. Nearby schools include Chappell Elementary School, Amundsen High School and Art in Motion Charter School. 1953 West Foster Avenue, Unit 1 is a 3-bed, 2-bath, condo built in 1918.

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