Wonderful time to own this spacious home in a stelar location! This sun filled single family home offers a well thought flow perfect for today's family living. Go up the spacious porch to enter the open foyer that leads to the inviting living and dining room. All vintage features have been kept in the home. On this level, your family can either enjoy a book in the cozy library, you can work in the warm office or enjoy a movie or game night in the large family room. The immense kitchen is ideal for entertaining and enjoying family meals. The sun drenched second floor features four commodious bedrooms with a generous primary suite. The top floor has ample space for a guest bedroom with its full bathroom, storage and enough space to create a play area. Foster Ave is a tranquil street steps to Evanston's restaurants, coffee shops, lake, park and easy access to public transportation. Don't miss the opportunity to call this your new home!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08554645
Jun 20, 2014
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$1,130,000
$274/sq ft
Apr 10, 2014
Pending
—
Mar 13, 2014
Contingent
—
Mar 10, 2014
Listed (New)
$1,050,000
$255/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06408227
Feb 17, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$24,693 (+7.8%)
$31,872 + $110,128
$142,000
2022
$22,899 (−1.2%)
$27,390 + $74,610
$102,000
2021
$23,172 (+1.1%)
$17,928 + $72,719
$90,647
2020
$22,922 (+2.1%)
$17,928 + $72,719
$90,647
2019
$22,459 (−21.2%)
$17,928 + $81,357
$99,285
2018
$28,513 (+2.6%)
$14,940 + $92,567
$107,507
2017
$27,785 (+2.1%)
$14,940 + $92,567
$107,507
2016
$27,207 (+39.8%)
$14,940 + $92,567
$107,507
2015
$19,456 (+4.7%)
$12,699 + $59,863
$72,562
2014
$18,588 (+2.4%)
$12,699 + $59,863
$72,562
2013
$18,145 (+8.0%)
$12,699 + $59,863
$72,562
2012
$16,796 (−2.3%)
$14,193 + $59,383
$73,576
2011
$17,199 (−6.6%)
$14,193 + $64,087
$78,280
2010
$18,419 (−22.0%)
$14,193 + $69,692
$83,885
2009
$23,603 (+2.8%)
$14,442 + $101,479
$115,921
2008
$22,968
$23,107 + $97,644
$120,751
Tax history for 709 Foster St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$24,693 (+7.8%)
$31,872 + $110,128
$142,000
2022
$22,899 (−1.2%)
$27,390 + $74,610
$102,000
2021
$23,172 (+1.1%)
$17,928 + $72,719
$90,647
2020
$22,922 (+2.1%)
$17,928 + $72,719
$90,647
2019
$22,459 (−21.2%)
$17,928 + $81,357
$99,285
2018
$28,513 (+2.6%)
$14,940 + $92,567
$107,507
2017
$27,785 (+2.1%)
$14,940 + $92,567
$107,507
2016
$27,207 (+39.8%)
$14,940 + $92,567
$107,507
2015
$19,456 (+4.7%)
$12,699 + $59,863
$72,562
2014
$18,588 (+2.4%)
$12,699 + $59,863
$72,562
2013
$18,145 (+8.0%)
$12,699 + $59,863
$72,562
2012
$16,796 (−2.3%)
$14,193 + $59,383
$73,576
2011
$17,199 (−6.6%)
$14,193 + $64,087
$78,280
2010
$18,419 (−22.0%)
$14,193 + $69,692
$83,885
2009
$23,603 (+2.8%)
$14,442 + $101,479
$115,921
2008
$22,968
$23,107 + $97,644
$120,751
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,960 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,157
Year built
1907
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
11181050510000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
The R1 single-family residential district is intended to provide for single-family development at the lowest density within the City, and to preserve the present physical character of that area while allowing for infill development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Neighborhood center
Park & open space
Oct 22, 2025 • Active
Roofing
Work on a roof replacement.
Roofing
Oct 4, 2025 • Active
Plumbing and sewer repair
Perform an emergency sewer repair on private property.
Plumbing
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: On Site, Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5
Room Information
Room Type: Library
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Mud Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 7
Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 16
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Third
Dimensions: 16 x 29
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 16
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Second
Dimensions: 4 x 4
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 34
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Library, Mud Room, Office, Bedroom 5
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Construction Materials: Stucco
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 3 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2023
General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 11181050510000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 80X123
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $24,693
Tax Year: 2023
Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Storm Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 65
Middle Or Junior School District: 65
High School District: 202
High School: Evanston Twp High School
Location Information
Township: Evanston
Corporate Limits: Evanston
Directions: West of Sheridan North of Emerson
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,157
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,960 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1907
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11181050510000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Dewey Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Nichols Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Evanston Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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 100° 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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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.
10.3 hrs
3.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.76M – $2.13M
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Property information provided by MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2022. This data may not match public records. Learn more.
Listing provided courtesy of: Compass
Listing agent: Khadija Laurens (3127526443)
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Sat Nov 14 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.