$750,000

beds

baths

2,351

square ft

1721 W Foster Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60640

New / MLS #12755909 / Single Family / Uptown

Listing information updated 9/10/2026 at 10:23am

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.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Farmhouse

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Electric

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,351

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan

Room Information

Living Room:

21x13 - Main

Dining Room:

12x18 - Main

Kitchen:

12x17 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

21x9 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

16x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

9x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

9x12 - Main

Kitchen- 2nd:

9x12 - Basement Level

Bedroom 5:

7x12 - Basement Level

Family Room - Down:

12x12 - Basement Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$6,497

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

60640

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Chappell Elementary School

Middle School:

Chappell Elementary School

High School:

Amundsen High School

Architecture Style:

Farmhouse

Exterior Type:

Vinyl Siding

Basement:

Partially Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Electric

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,351

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan

Living Room:

21x13 - Main

Dining Room:

12x18 - Main

Kitchen:

12x17 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

21x9 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

16x15 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

9x11 - Main

4th Bedroom:

9x12 - Main

Kitchen- 2nd:

9x12 - Basement Level

Bedroom 5:

7x12 - Basement Level

Family Room - Down:

12x12 - Basement Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$6,497

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

60640

City:

Chicago

County:

Cook

School District(s):

299

Elementary School:

Chappell Elementary School

Middle School:

Chappell Elementary School

High School:

Amundsen High School

Listing Office: Baird & Warner

Listing Office Phone: 773.326.6500

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