3701 Foster, Evanston IL 60203
Property Description
FOREVER FINE FOSTER~A rare 5-bedroom Evanston Colonial on a fenced corner lot, offered for the first time in over 40 years. This classic brick and siding Evanston home offers generous square footage, flexible living space, and an attached garage in an established neighborhood experiencing continued reinvestment. The dramatic vaulted great room with two-sided wood-burning fireplace anchors the home and opens seamlessly to the formal dining room and spacious eat-in kitchen. Hardwood floors extend through much of the main level. A first-floor bedroom and full bath provide ideal flexibility for guests, office, or main-level living. Upstairs features four additional bedrooms and two full baths. The primary suite includes walk-in closets and ensuite access to a shared Jack-and-Jill bath connecting to an adjacent bedroom. Two additional bedrooms are served by a separate hall bath, offering functional layout and privacy. The full finished basement expands the living space with recreation area, fireplace, built-in bar, and extensive storage-ideal for entertaining, work-from-home needs, or hobby space. Major improvements include sewer relined (2023 premium package), furnace and humidifier (2018, serviced annually), central air (2015), updated gas lines (2025), roof approx. 2006, and windows approx. 2001. Professionally maintained landscaping enhances curb appeal. Attached garage. Fenced yard. Corner lot location in Evanston. Offered AS IS as part of an estate sale, presenting a rare opportunity to update and personalize a spacious Evanston home with strong long-term potential. Achosa Home Warranty included for 1 year. Make a visit, stay for a generation!
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $800,000
- Property Taxes $16,029
- Square Feet 2971
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $269.27
- Year Built 1941
- Parking Type Garage
- Status Contingent
Rooms
- Total Rooms 11
- Basement F
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath F
- Room Size 18X16
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 13X10
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Carpet
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 14X12
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Carpet
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Bedroom 4
- Room Size 14X15
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Carpet
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Living Room
- Room Size 14X27
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Family Room
- Room Size 18X20
- Floor Level Main Level
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Dining Room
- Room Size 13X15
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Kitchen
- Room Size 11X12
- Kitchen Type Eating Area-Table Space
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Other
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Basement
- Basement Description Finished
- Bathroom(s) in Basement N
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 1
- Additional Room 1 Name Eating Area
- Additional Room Size 10X6
- Additional Room Level Main Level
- Additional Room Flooring Other
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Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Name 5th Bdrm
- Additional Room Size 9X12
- Additional Room Level Main Level
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Additional Room 10
- Additional Room Flooring Caroline cell (847)477-4825
Interior Features
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Appliances
- Appliances Included Oven-Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Gas, Forced Air
- Air Conditioning Central Air
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Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces 3
- Type of Fireplace See through/Multi Sided,Wood Burning
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 81-90 Years
- Exterior Construction Brick
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 2
- Garage Features Garage Door Opener(s)
Location
- County Cook
- Township Niles
- Corporate Limits Skokie
- Directions to Property Golf Rd Between Crawford And Mccormick. South On Lawndale To Foster. Sw Corner
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Schools
- Elementary School District 65
- School Name Walker Elementary School
- Junior High District 65
- School Name Chute Middle School
- High School District: 202
- School Name Evanston Twp High School
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Property Taxes
- Tax 16029
- Tax Year 2024
- Tax Exemptions Homeowner
- Parcel Identification Number 10141130230000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 74x160
- Acreage 0.28
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by: Real Broker LLC | Phone: 217.960.8605
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