Sold and closed in Springdale

5410 Johnson Avenue

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with a one car attached garage was an estate sale. Home was sold as is. It was on a crawl space. Originally priced at $399,900 it had been lowered to $329,000 and closed for $287,500. It was on the market for 210 days. It closed on September 24, 2008. If you are planning a move give me a call!

Sold and Closed in Springdale

210 Rugeley Road

This 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home had a beautiful family room addition on it. Home overlooked open space by Lyons Township High School. Originally listed at 769,900 it had been lowered to $729,900 and sold and closed for $705,000 on September 23, 2008. It was on the market for 150 days. Come look at homes with me. I think there are some very nice buys out there!

Closed in Springdale of Western Springs

5327 Johnson Avenue in Springdale

Originally listed at $1,199,000-last list price before sale was $1,060,000. On September 5th it closed for $910,000. This home was on the market for 499 days. Market times for new homes are often longer because they are listed before completion.

Sold in Field Park

4136 Harvey Avenue in Field Park

Newer home in Field Park was up for sale for $979,000 and closed on Sept. 16th for $920,000. The last sale on this home was on April 26, 2005 and the sale price then was $910,000. Homes are continuing to sell but the pricing is critical. When you are ready to put your home on the market give me a call so we can discuss preparing your home, pricing your home and marketing your home. Linda @ 708-334-5356

Home sale on Gilbert Avenue in Western Springs

4554 Gilbert Avenue in Ridge Acres

3 Bedroom, 3 bath tri-level on a 50 x 150 lot. This home showed well, was priced right and sold quickly. It closed on September 15th for $372,000. If you are thinking of selling your home and would like to get an idea of the current market value please call me today. 708-334-5356

Closed in Old Town of Western Springs

1328 Chestnut in Old Town

This is what I call a charm home! This home went up for sale for 795,000 and sold quickly. It had 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and sits on an 83 x 189 lot. The sale price was $755,000. It closed on September 18, 2008. For information on what is currently for sale in Western Springs please give me a call at 708-334-5356.

Closed Sept. 12th Brick ranch in Springdale of Western Springs

608 52nd Place in Springdale

Many updates in this brick ranch. Originally listed at $569,850-lowered to $549,850. This home closed for $517,000. It had 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Finished basement.

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Closed in Ridgewood of Western Springs

Longmeadow in Ridgewood

This 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home was built n 1965. It was on the market for 163 days. It originally listed for $665,000, was reduced to $599,900 and sold for $510,000. It closed on Sept. 9, 2008. The price reflects a builder/seller arrangement.

Closed in Old Town of Western Springs

3821 Lawn Avenue in Western Springs

Totally renovated 4 br, 5 1/2 baths home on 50 x 135 lot. Finished lower level and 3rd floor.

This home was on the market for 224 days. It originally listed for $825,000 and was lowered to $744,900. It closed for $700,000 on Sept. 5, 2008.

Western Springs Village Club Adult Kick off Party!

September 13, 2008 at 7:30 pm! Drink, eat and dance to live band music. Cruise ship attire is encouraged to this "Love Boat" Party. Take this chance to experience the Village Club of Western Springs. There is still time to join! $45.00 per couple. RSVP to Amy Santi 708-246-7154.

Closed in Ridgewood of Western Springs

1137 Birch Lane in Ridgewood of Western Springs

This recently remodeled home had a new furnace, granite, bamboo floors and a sunroom. It was a 4 bedroom, 3 bath split level. It was listed for $424,500 and sold for $410,000 in 25 days.

Closed 8/28/2008.

Sold and Closed in Forest Hills of Western Springs

5441 Lawn Avenue in Western Springs

This new construction home was on the market for 1156 Days. It was originally listed for $1,395,000 and had been lowered to $1,125,000. It closed at $1,000,000. It has over 5,000 square feet and was a 3 story home w/5 BR, 5 baths.

Closed 8/29/2008

Closed in Forest Hills of Western Springs

5329 Woodland Avenue, Western Springs

On the market for 26 days. Listed at $425,000 and closed at $367,500. This home had 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. It was vacant and dated. Lot size 50 x 185. Call 708-334-5356 for a free appraisal.

Closed 8/28/2008

Fall Craft Show

Saturday, Sept. 6th from 9 am until 4 pm at the Tower Green!

Sold and Closed in Old Town South

This brick two story in Old Town South was on the market for only 6 days when it went under contract. It was listed for $424,900 and sold for $400,000. The home has 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths plus a 2 car garage on a 62 x 150 lot. It was a very liveable home but sold in "as is" condition. Located less than 2 blocks to the town and train this is a great location for the person who needs the train. With it being listed for only $424,900 it was a great investment as a house or a teardown.

The current real estate market is producing some very excellent buys in our area. If you are interested in getting an updated list of what is for sale please email me at linhankel@aol.com. I will be happy to set you up.

Sold and Closed in Old Town of Western Springs

4136 Grand Avenue in Old Town

This two story colonial was built in 1969. It has 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and sits on a 50 x150 lot. It offers many possibilities but does need some updating. It was originally listed for $649,000 and was at a list price of $599,000 when it got a contract on it. It was on the market for 210 days and sold for $517,500.

If you are planning on buying or selling in Western Springs please give me a call. I can offer you a variety of services depending on your needs. Linda Hanley Kelly broker at Charles Rutenberg Realty 708-334-5356.

Sold in Forest Hills of Western Springs

5212 Lawn Avenue in Forest Hills

This 4 br colonial went on the market listed at $549,900.

It sold in 77 days and closed on August 21, 2008 for $497,000.

Call today for a free home appraisal...708-334-5356.

Linda Hanley Kelly, broker Charles Rutenberg Realty- Over 30 years as a local realtor.

Tanya Hart's A Taste of Vino

Opening in mid-September at 821 Burlington Avenue in Western Springs. I just stopped in to get a sneak preview and I was impressed!!! They have totally redone that space and it looks very nice.

By the way they are hiring for all positions there-cooks, servers, busboys and more. Tell them Linda sent you.

Join The Village Club of Western Springs

It's not too late to join the Western Springs Village Club! Become a member of this fabulous social club, which has many adult and family events throughout the year. Join by September 1, 2008 and receive a discount. For more information, visit www.thevillageclub.com or call Megan at 708-246-4291 or Jenny at 708-784-1314.