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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,776 (−5.6%)
$4,803 + $19,058
$23,861
2022
$6,120 (+41.8%)
$4,803 + $21,545
$26,348
2021
$4,316 (+580.4%)
$4,403 + $11,859
$16,262
2020
$634 (+1.1%)
$4,403 + $11,859
$16,262
2019
$627 (−14.6%)
$4,403 + $14,398
$18,801
2018
$735 (+4.5%)
$3,602 + $16,300
$19,902
2017
$703 (−85.8%)
$3,602 + $16,300
$19,902
2016
$4,947 (+256.7%)
$3,602 + $20,228
$23,830
2015
$1,387 (+3.1%)
$3,102 + $10,054
$13,156
2014
$1,345
$3,102 + $10,054
$13,156
2013
$1,345 (−75.4%)
$3,102 + $10,054
$13,156
2012
$5,477 (+356.4%)
$3,502 + $23,956
$27,458
2011
$1,200 (+11.6%)
$3,502 + $23,956
$27,458
2010
$1,075 (+10.8%)
$3,502 + $23,956
$27,458
2009
$970 (−8.3%)
$3,602 + $32,689
$36,291
2008
$1,058 (−6.6%)
$5,764 + $34,467
$40,231
2007
$1,132
$5,764 + $34,467
$40,231
Tax history for 1908 Foster St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,776 (−5.6%)
$4,803 + $19,058
$23,861
2022
$6,120 (+41.8%)
$4,803 + $21,545
$26,348
2021
$4,316 (+580.4%)
$4,403 + $11,859
$16,262
2020
$634 (+1.1%)
$4,403 + $11,859
$16,262
2019
$627 (−14.6%)
$4,403 + $14,398
$18,801
2018
$735 (+4.5%)
$3,602 + $16,300
$19,902
2017
$703 (−85.8%)
$3,602 + $16,300
$19,902
2016
$4,947 (+256.7%)
$3,602 + $20,228
$23,830
2015
$1,387 (+3.1%)
$3,102 + $10,054
$13,156
2014
$1,345
$3,102 + $10,054
$13,156
2013
$1,345 (−75.4%)
$3,102 + $10,054
$13,156
2012
$5,477 (+356.4%)
$3,502 + $23,956
$27,458
2011
$1,200 (+11.6%)
$3,502 + $23,956
$27,458
2010
$1,075 (+10.8%)
$3,502 + $23,956
$27,458
2009
$970 (−8.3%)
$3,602 + $32,689
$36,291
2008
$1,058 (−6.6%)
$5,764 + $34,467
$40,231
2007
$1,132
$5,764 + $34,467
$40,231
*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
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
May 7, 2024 • Active
Deck only
Construct a deck and fence. Perform electrical work and install gutters and rear stairs.
Electrical
May 7, 2020 • Active
Roofing
Tear off and replace the roof on a residential building.
Roofing
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: Unfinished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Exterior Wall: Masonry
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CULVERS ADD EVANSTON
Living Sq. Ft: 1,902
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: RESUBDIVISION E14 FT LOT8 ALL LOT9& 10 BLK4 S13 T41N R13E 3P
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,003
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: 4
Acres: 0.0919
County Use Description: APARTMENTS 2-6
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,902
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,003 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 10131100400000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026
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Schools
Haven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Evanston Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
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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
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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