$900,000 SOLD Apr 2026
Listed at $800,000

3701 Foster Street, Evanston, IL 60203

Closed
5 beds 3 baths 2,971 sqft (assessor) Built 1941 Residential MLS #MRD12558232 4 days on market
Listing courtesy of Real Broker LLC · 217-960-8605 · MLS #MRD12558232 · Status: Closed
FOREVER FINE FOSTER~A rare 5-bedroom Evanston Colonial on a fenced corner lot, offered for the first time in over 40 years. This classic brick and siding Evanston home offers generous square footage, flexible living space, and an attached garage in an established neighborhood experiencing continued reinvestment. The dramatic vaulted great room with two-sided wood-burning fireplace anchors the home and opens seamlessly to the formal dining room and spacious eat-in kitchen. Hardwood floors extend through much of the main level. A first-floor bedroom and full bath provide ideal flexibility for guests, office, or main-level living. Upstairs features four additional bedrooms and two full baths. The primary suite includes walk-in closets and ensuite access to a shared Jack-and-Jill bath connecting to an adjacent bedroom. Two additional bedrooms are served by a separate hall bath, offering functional layout and privacy. The full finished basement expands the living space with recreation area, fireplace, built-in bar, and extensive storage-ideal for entertaining, work-from-home needs, or hobby space. Major improvements include sewer relined (2023 premium package), furnace and humidifier (2018, serviced annually), central air (2015), updated gas lines (2025), roof approx. 2006, and windows approx. 2001. Professionally maintained landscaping enhances curb appeal. Attached garage. Fenced yard. Corner lot location in Evanston. Offered AS IS as part of an estate sale, presenting a rare opportunity to update and personalize a spacious Evanston home with strong long-term potential. Achosa Home Warranty included for 1 year. Make a visit, stay for a generation!

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Humidifier
Interior features
Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry
Flooring
Hardwood, Carpet
Fireplaces
3
Fireplace details
Double Sided, Wood Burning
Basement
Finished, Full
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Additional rooms
Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Foyer, Recreation Room
Total rooms
11

Building & exterior

Style
Colonial
Age
81-90 Years
Exterior
Brick
Exterior features
Roof Deck
Roof
Asphalt
Windows
Drapes, Shutters, Wood Frames
Patio & porch
Patio, Deck

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
74x160
Lot description
Corner Lot
Township
Niles
County
Cook

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan, Public, Lake Water
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
Circuit Breakers
Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Air Purifier, Water Heater-Gas

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None

Schools

Elementary
Walker Elementary School (65)
Junior high
Chute Middle School (65)
High school
Evanston Twp High School (202)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$16,029 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
10141130230000
PIN
10141130230000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
Home Warranty, Probate Listing
Listed
2/27/2026
Sold
4/3/2026
Sold price
$900,000
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