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Beautifully renovated American Foursquare with timeless charm and modern updates throughout! This move in ready single family home features a versatile in-law suite, making it a great opportunity for owner-occupants or investors. Situated on a beautiful residential street, the home offers a spacious backyard with a parking pad and is conveniently located just 1 mile from the Purple Line Foster Station and less than 2 miles from Lake Michigan and Northwestern University. Recent updates include new plumbing, electrical, windows, HVAC system and furnace! - 2026. Brand-new kitchen with new appliances, plus new gutters, siding, fence, and deck. A truly turnkey home in a prime location!
West Evanston, located between Green Bay Road and McCormick Boulevard, is a residential and commuter-friendly Evanston neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a strong park-and-trail edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Central Street corridor near Central St & Green Bay Rd, where independent cafes, bakeries, and small storefronts set a steady, walkable rhythm. Longtime pillars include Hewn Bakery, the Evanston SPACE live-music venue, and the Evanston History Center at the Dawes House. Housing reads as classic Chicago-area stock—brick two-flats, vintage courtyard buildings, and detached homes with deep porches. The North Shore Channel Trail and nearby parks shape daily routines with running paths and open lawns. Metra service at Central Street adds a downtown-to-city cadence without changing the quiet feel of side streets.
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Market insights
1914 Foster St · $459,999
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 51 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.6%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$459,999
Median sale price in this area is $413,643. (10% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
14% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Finished full basement
Total of 8 rooms
Separate dining room
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms plus a possible 5th bedroom
Basement bedroom (approx. 15 x 15)
Main-level bedroom (approx. 18 x 12)
Second-floor master bedroom (approx. 18 x 13)
Second-floor bedroom (approx. 12 x 12)
Second-floor bedroom (approx. 12 x 10)
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Basement includes at least one bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen with eating area/table space (approx. 15 x 12)
Laundry & utility
Laundry in unit
Gas dryer hookup
Laundry room in basement (approx. 6 x 6)
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in main living areas and kitchen
Carpet in most bedrooms
Hardwood in dining room and living room
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Oversized Chicago lot (32 x 125)
Lot dimensions approximately 32 x 125
Home design
Detached single-family home
2-story home
Fee simple ownership
Rehab completed in 2026
Property age: 100+ years
Built before 1978
Parking
2 parking spaces
Off-alley parking
Owned parking
Construction
Vinyl siding on frame construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Financial info
Not listed as currently leased
Rehab year: 2026
Other
Living area measured by taped method
Parcel number on record
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
American Foursquare with instant exterior appeal. Longtime owners are relocating. Two-story home with a large basement features a bathroom on each level. 1,782 total sq ft, including the basement. Currently set up with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath on the top floor. A separate kitchen, dining room, and living room plus a large bedroom on the main floor. One large bedroom and storage in the basement. Large yard. Steps to Butler Park, Twiggs Park, and Foster Park. Beautiful residential street with easy access to everything-1 mile to the Purple Line Foster Station and under 2 miles to Lake Michigan and Northwestern University, with immediate access to Green Bay Road. Minutes to restaurants, downtown Evanston entertainment, grocery stores, and more. A unique opportunity!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06501494
Oct 29, 2007
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Oct 30, 2001
Sold
$150,000
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 7, 2000
Sold
$108,000
$61/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 21, 1998
Sold
$185,000
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,734 (+4.7%)
$5,804 + $32,196
$38,000
2022
$5,477 (+11.9%)
$4,803 + $22,196
$26,999
2021
$4,896 (+0.1%)
$4,403 + $17,377
$21,780
2020
$4,891 (−0.6%)
$4,403 + $17,377
$21,780
2019
$4,918 (+4.8%)
$4,403 + $20,015
$24,418
2018
$4,692 (+2.3%)
$3,602 + $16,959
$20,561
2017
$4,585 (+0.3%)
$3,602 + $16,959
$20,561
2016
$4,572 (+23.0%)
$3,602 + $16,959
$20,561
2015
$3,716 (+0.6%)
$3,102 + $13,383
$16,485
2014
$3,695 (+2.8%)
$3,102 + $13,383
$16,485
2013
$3,595 (−24.6%)
$3,102 + $13,383
$16,485
2012
$4,771 (+2.4%)
$3,502 + $19,183
$22,685
2011
$4,661 (+7.2%)
$3,502 + $19,183
$22,685
2010
$4,350 (−10.3%)
$3,502 + $19,183
$22,685
2009
$4,851 (+14.7%)
$3,602 + $25,793
$29,395
2008
$4,229 (+19.5%)
$5,764 + $24,856
$30,620
2007
$3,537
$5,764 + $24,856
$30,620
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,003 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,313
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,313
Year built
1912
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
10131100390000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
R3
Two-Family Residential District
The R3 two-family residential district is intended to provide for infill development of single-and two-family residences in moderate density neighborhoods and to preserve the present physical character of such neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Neighborhood center
Park & open space
Feb 10, 2026 • Final
Hvac only
HVAC
May 3, 2013 • Final
Accessory structure - new garage
Demolish a detached garage. The concrete slab is to remain.
Demolition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Evanston, IL • 60201
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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43
66
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69
80
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77
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67
51
51
39
37
24
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
65/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
6.7 hrs
4.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1914 Foster St
$459,049
$950 under list price of $460K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $418K to $850K.