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!
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$900,000
3701 Foster St, Evanston, IL 60203
5beds
2,971sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
0.28 Acres Lot
$872,400 Zestimate®
$303/sqft
$6,088 Estimated rent
Home value
$872,400
$829,000 - $916,000
$6,088/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 04, 2026 at 06:06am
Listing courtesy of:
Caroline Gau (847)477-4825,
Real Broker LLC
Bought with:
Connor Creevy
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12558232
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Bedroom 5
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X6
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X20
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 378 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X27
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 741 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 39X19
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
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
- Windows: Drapes, Shutters, Wood Frames
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,971 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Roof Deck, Patio, Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 74x160
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 10141130230000
- Special conditions: Home Warranty,Probate Listing
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Air Purifier
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1941
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public, Lake Water
Green energy
- Water conservation: Rainwater collection system
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Evanston
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2026 | Sold | $900,000$303/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12558232 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,449 -1.9% | $68,263 -5.7% |
| 2022 | $15,742 +5.7% | $72,363 +19.8% |
| 2021 | $14,890 +5.8% | $60,414 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60203
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Walker Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Chute Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 9/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Walker Elementary School
- Middle: Chute Middle School
- High: Evanston Twp High School
- District: 65
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Evanston
- 60203
- 3701 Foster St