1008 Foster St is a 2,080 square foot multi-family home on a 3,025 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 10, 2001 for $388,500. Based on Redfin's Evanston data, we estimate the home's value is $866,420.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1902Year Built
3,025 sq ftLot Size
$417Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$866,420
$478K since sold in July 2001$18K since October
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This home's estimate is 20% lower than the average sale price ($1.08M) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R4A
General Residential District
The R4a general residential district is intended to protect the residential character of this district by providing for a mix of residential types at a medium density in terms of number of dwellings and mass of structures compatible with the single-and two-family detached structures which predominate in this district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Neighborhood center
Park & open space
Nov 22, 2021 • Final
Siding and gutters
Remove and replace rotted siding on the back of the house. Remove and replace rotted wood on the first-floor porch and second-floor balcony.
Remodel
Jun 18, 2021 • Final
Residential
Remove and replace rotted siding on the back of the house. Remove and replace rotted wood on the first-floor porch and second-floor balcony.
Remodel
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Recreation Room
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Exterior Wall: Frame
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOBBS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,080
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 3
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: WEST5 FT LOT3 & E22 1/2 FT LOT4
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,025
Legal Lot Number: 3,4
Acres: 0.0694
Depth Footage: 110
Front Footage: 27
County Use Description: APARTMENTS 2-6
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,080
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,025 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1902
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11181070170000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Dewey Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Nichols Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Evanston Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$824,000 – $997,000
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