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$800,000
24 Days On Site

3701 Foster Street
Evanston, IL 60203

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
3
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2,971
SqFt
$269
/SqFt
1941
Built
County:
Cook
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Real Broker LLC

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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!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$800,000
Days On Site 
24 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,971 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.28 Acres
Year Built 
1941
MLS® Number 
12558232
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$16,029
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
yesterdayListing updated with changes from the MLS®
yesterdayStatus changed to Active
3 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.28
Attached Garage 
Yes
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerAttachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
2
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
In ForeclosureProbate Listing
Style 
Colonial
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
Double OvenDishwasherRefrigeratorCooktopHumidifier
Basement 
FinishedFull
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Whole House FanCentral Air
Electric 
Circuit Breakers
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Family RoomLiving RoomDouble SidedWood Burning
Fireplaces 
3
Flooring 
HardwoodCarpet
Heating 
Natural GasForced Air
Interior 
Entrance FoyerVaulted Ceiling(s)Dry BarWet BarBuilt-in FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s)Pantry
Laundry Features 
Gas Dryer HookupSink
Window Features 
DrapesShuttersWood Frames
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 13X10Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 14X12Level - Second
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 14X15Level - Second
Bedroom 5 
Dimensions - 9X12Level - Main
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 13X15Level - Main
Eating Area 
Dimensions - 10X6Level - Main
Family Room 
Dimensions - 18X20Level - Main
Foyer 
Dimensions - 14X9Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 11X12Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Table Space
Laundry 
Living Room 
Dimensions - 14X27Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 18X16Level - Second
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 39X19Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Brick
Fencing 
Fenced
Lot Features 
Corner Lot
Patio And Porch 
DeckPatio
Roof 
Asphalt
Windows/Doors 
DrapesShuttersWood Frames
Community Features
MLS Area 
Evanston
School District 
Evanston Twp High School
Township 
Evanston
Schools
School District
Evanston Twp High School
Elementary School
Walker Elementary School
Middle School
Chute Middle School
High School
Evanston Twp High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Real Broker LLC



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