Friday, September 28, 2012

Closed in Springdale of Western Springs 5317 Johnson


Listed for $379,500 lowered to $359,500 than relisted for $338,800 and sold for $330,000. On the market for 59 days. 60 x 121 lot with 3 bedroom, 2 bath home.

Closed 4030 Central in Old Town of Western Springs


Listed for $649,000 and closed at $625,000. Sold in December of 2009 and closed for $600,000. Great Old Town location-some consider this the best street in town! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a brand new kitchen. On the market for 28 days.

16 46th Street in Ridge Acres of Western Springs


Built in 1984 this colonial has 4 bedrooms up and a family room and study on the first floor. Unfinished basement. Lot 70 x 100. Listed for $529,900 and sold for $500,000 in 14 days.

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Sold in Old Town South 820 Elm in Western Springs


820 Elm was originally listed in November of 2007 for $699,900 and on for 240 days. Relisted at $624,000 than 619,900, 609,900, 599,999, 589,000, 579,900, 574,900, 569,900 and cancelled after 319 days. Back on at $569,900 for 33 days. Relisted March of 2011 for $599,900 to 594,900-589-579-and off 10/2011 after 214 days. Listed January 2012 for $559,900-558-554,900-539,900-529,900 and sold for $515,000 Home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a finished basement located just a block to train. Previously sold in 2007 for $530,000. Also rented in 2006 for $2375 per month.

Closed in Field Park of Western Springs 3907 Howard


Listed for $289,900 and sold for $321,000 in 7 days. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home built in 1942 on a 50 x 130 lot.

4306 Howard in Field Park of Western Springs


on the market for 10 days. $539,900 and sold for $512,500. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath and a 1 car garage on a 54 x 131 lot. Recently rehabbed. Finished basement.

902 Hickory Dr in Timber Trails of Western Springs


This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhome overlooks the pond in Timber Trails. Timber Trails is a new neighborhood that was started during the downturn and is unfinished. This unit was built in 2008 and sold for $601,000 back then. It was listed at $429,900 and lowered to $399,000 than $379,900 to 359,900 and sold for $310,000. Currently there is a buyer looking to purchase phase one of Timber Trails.

4136 Gilbert in Field Park of Western Springs


This home is on a 60 x 131 lot and has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. It was on the market for 456 days. Originally listed for $379,000 and reduced to 365 than 350 than 315 than 299 than 289 than 284. Final sale price $268,000. Call today to find out what your home is worth in today's market. Linda at 708-334-5356 broker at Charles Rutenberg Realty

5400 Franklin in Springdale of Western Springs


This home was built in 2005. The lot was purchased in 2004 for $370,000 and the home was custom built. It is 5 bedroom, 2 full and 2 half baths and sits on a 92 x 151 lot. It has a 3 season room. Was put on the market this year for $1,090,000 and sold for $1,008,000 in 10 days. If you are looking to buy or sell give me a call...Linda Hanley Kelly, 708-334-5356 Broker at Charles Rutenberg Realty. Local agent for the past 25+ years.

Closed in Old Town of Western Springs 3903 Forest


This home was built in 2005 and sold for $979,000 in 2005. This year it went on the market for $949,000 and sold in 17 days for $920,000. 5 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath with a finished basement, third floor and a 56 x 167 lot.

Friday, September 14, 2012

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Seniors' Club...Sept. 10th


Singer Kym Frankovelgia will entertain a la Bette Midler, Liza Minnelli and Barbara Streisand at 1 pm at The Recreation Center on Walker in Old Town of Western Springs.

Don't forget to register to vote!!!!


The 2012 presidential election is Tuesday, November 6th. Voter registration closes Tuesday, October 9th. If you have moved or changed your name, you must re-register. Registration is available at the Village Hall or you may download the form at the Clerk's website. www.cookcountyclerk.com to find out everything you need to know about voting. The rules have changed!

Garden Club of Western Springs


The Western Springs Garden Club meets monthly from September until May of each year. September's meeting is on the 17th, Fall Garden Care for Ensuring Spring Success. Meeting are on Mondays at the First Congregational Church, 1106 Chestnut, beginning at 12:30 PM. For membership information, call Cindy Tyley at 708-579-0589.

Western Springs Raffle....Win a $20.00 Western Springs Gift Certificate!


I will be giving away 3 $20.00 gift certificates that can be used at the merchants in Western Springs. Join the fun! WesternSpringsRaffle.com Prize for the week of September 10th, 2012.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Closed 4912 Creek Drive, Commonwealth in the Village of Western Springs


Ranch style townhome with loft that offers two more rooms. Originally listed for $319,000 and reduced to $289,000 and sold for $279,000 in 187 days. 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on the first floor. Last purchased for $357,500 in 2004.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Closed in Ridge Acres of Western Springs 4561 Wolf Road


2 bedroom, 2 bath in walk to train location. Originally listed for $329,000 than reduced to 289,900 and than 259,900 for 238 days. Back on at 239,900 and lowered to 229,900 and sold for $215,000. 50 x 133 lot. Unfinished basement.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Closed in Field Park 3947 Johnson


This home was on the market for 140 days. It was listed for $1,279,000 and lowered to $1,229,000 and closed for $1,200,000. Lot is 99 x 131 and the home was built in 2004. 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths and an unfinished basement. 3 1/2 car garage.