1917 Foster St is a 1,773 square foot house on a 4,125 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Evanston data, we estimate the home's value is $438,222.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
4,125 sq ftLot Size
$247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$438,222
$8,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 2.8% higher than the average sale price ($426K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,850 (+5.2%)
$5,981 + $34,019
$40,000
2022
$4,609 (+32.8%)
$4,950 + $21,050
$26,000
2021
$3,472 (−1.7%)
$4,537 + $14,539
$19,076
2020
$3,533 (−25.7%)
$4,537 + $14,539
$19,076
2019
$4,757 (+45.6%)
$4,537 + $21,940
$26,477
2018
$3,267 (+2.2%)
$3,712 + $11,649
$15,361
2017
$3,198 (−24.0%)
$3,712 + $11,649
$15,361
2016
$4,210 (+7.7%)
$3,712 + $15,421
$19,133
2015
$3,910 (−5.9%)
$3,196 + $14,010
$17,206
2014
$4,155 (+2.7%)
$3,196 + $15,019
$18,215
2013
$4,044 (−39.6%)
$3,196 + $15,019
$18,215
2012
$6,696 (+8.3%)
$3,609 + $27,224
$30,833
2011
$6,185 (+11.2%)
$3,609 + $27,224
$30,833
2010
$5,560 (+23.9%)
$3,609 + $27,224
$30,833
2009
$4,489 (+1.2%)
$3,712 + $29,001
$32,713
2008
$4,433 (+6.1%)
$5,940 + $28,137
$34,077
2007
$4,179
$5,940 + $28,137
$34,077
Tax history for 1917 Foster St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,850 (+5.2%)
$5,981 + $34,019
$40,000
2022
$4,609 (+32.8%)
$4,950 + $21,050
$26,000
2021
$3,472 (−1.7%)
$4,537 + $14,539
$19,076
2020
$3,533 (−25.7%)
$4,537 + $14,539
$19,076
2019
$4,757 (+45.6%)
$4,537 + $21,940
$26,477
2018
$3,267 (+2.2%)
$3,712 + $11,649
$15,361
2017
$3,198 (−24.0%)
$3,712 + $11,649
$15,361
2016
$4,210 (+7.7%)
$3,712 + $15,421
$19,133
2015
$3,910 (−5.9%)
$3,196 + $14,010
$17,206
2014
$4,155 (+2.7%)
$3,196 + $15,019
$18,215
2013
$4,044 (−39.6%)
$3,196 + $15,019
$18,215
2012
$6,696 (+8.3%)
$3,609 + $27,224
$30,833
2011
$6,185 (+11.2%)
$3,609 + $27,224
$30,833
2010
$5,560 (+23.9%)
$3,609 + $27,224
$30,833
2009
$4,489 (+1.2%)
$3,712 + $29,001
$32,713
2008
$4,433 (+6.1%)
$5,940 + $28,137
$34,077
2007
$4,179
$5,940 + $28,137
$34,077
*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 11, 2026 • Active
Drain tile - interior and exterior
Grading
Nov 10, 2020 • Final
Residential
Tear off and replace the roof on a single-family home and garage. Replace the fascia and gutters.
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: Recreation Room
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Frame
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CULVERS EVANSTON
Living Sq. Ft: 1,773
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: LOT 26 EXCEPT E 15 FT E 23 FT OF LO T 27 IN BLK 1 IN CULVER'S ADD TO EV ANSTON E2 NE4 NW4 OF SEC13 T41N R13
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,125
Legal Lot Number: 26
Legal Block Number: 1
Acres: 0.0947
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 33
County Use Description: RESID 1 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,773
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,125 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 10131050330000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Haven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Evanston Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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
Evanston, IL • 60201
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$417,000 – $504,000
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