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1908 FOSTER ST

EVANSTON, IL 60201
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,902 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4,003 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,776 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$36,346 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,804
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,542
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,862
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$363,460

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyCOOK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 60201These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,064
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,348 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,018
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$160,971
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

1908 Foster St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Cook County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Evanston 60201

How it measures up in Evanston 60201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Evanston 60201.

Living area1,902 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,700 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size4,003 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1938Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 1908 Foster St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEvanston 60201Cook County
Living areabigger than1,902 ft²59% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,003 ft²11% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than195460% of homes42% of homes

About 1908 Foster St

When did 1908 Foster St, Evanston, IL last sell?

1908 Foster St, Evanston, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1908 Foster St, Evanston, IL?

1908 Foster St, Evanston, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,902 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 1908 Foster St, Evanston, IL built?

1908 Foster St, Evanston, IL was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 1908 Foster St, Evanston, IL compare to other homes in Evanston 60201?

Among the 11,334 homes in Evanston 60201, it is bigger than 59% of them (1,902 ft² against a typical 1,700 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (4,003 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1954 against a typical 1938). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1908 Foster St, Evanston, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 1908 Foster St, Evanston, IL was $5,776. The county assessed it at $36,346.

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