Friday, September 27, 2019

How the market for this year is comparing to the market last year

Last year-2018- January 1st until September 27 there were 165 single family homes closed in Western Springs.  The lowest price was $244,500 and the highest price was $1,925,000 and the median price was $605,000.

This year-2019-January 1st until September 27 there were 166 single family homes closed in Western Springs.  The lowest price was $215,000 and the highest price was $1,560,000 and the median price was $610,000.


If you are considering moving please give me a call (708) 334-5356 and I will be happy to come discuss the current market with you and let you know what improvements you need to make in order to get the best price for your home.  Linda Hanley, Charles Rutenberg Realty 

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Let me come give you a free Market Analysis

If you are thinking of selling your home in the near future call me at 708-334-5356 and I will be happy to come over and give you my expert opinion regarding the value of your home.  Linda

A look at how many homes went under contract each month this year

Number of homes that went under contract each month:

  1. January    20 homes ranging in price from $295,000 to $1,100,000
  2. February  26 homes ranging in price from $244,500 to $1,350,000
  3. March      26 homes ranging in price from $310,000 to $1,875,000
  4. April        26 homes ranging in price from $265,000 to $1,599,000
  5. May         23 homes ranging in price from $315,000 to $1,925,000
  6. June         27 homes ranging in price from $181,000 to $1,922,000
  7. July          19 homes ranging in price from $398,000 to $900,000
  8. August     14 homes ranging in price from $215,000 to $899,000

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Homes Closed in Springdale of Western Springs in 2018

So far this year 7 homes have closed in Springdale of Western Springs. As of June 18th...

309 51st. St. Listed for $475,000 and sold for $490,000 in 4 days.

206 Rugeley Listed for $899,000 and sold for $880,000 in 13 days.  Previously sold in Dec. 2015 for $810,000.

117 53rd St. Listed for $735,000 and sold for $735,000 in 4 days.   A complete renovation!

200 51st St. Listed in 2018 for $634,900 and sold for $635,000.  Home was on the market in 2016 for $775,000 and lowered to $769,000 but did not sell.  On again in 2017 for $735,000 and lowered to $699,000-did not sell then.

5208 Howard Listed for $629,999 and lowered to $539,000-sold for $527,500 Fully renovated! Sold for $385,000 in June 2016.

5221 Clausen Ave., Listed for $544,900 and lowered to $499,999-sold for $440,000 in 237 days.

604 51st St., Listed for $425,000 and sold for $375,100 in 17 days.


Friday, June 15, 2018

Closed in Commonwealth in the Village in 2018

There were 5 townhomes that have closed so far this year in Commonwealth.

5023 Commonwealth Listed for $329,000 and lowered to $300,000 - sold $290,000 in 131 days

5100 Commonwealth Listed for $392,000 and lowered to $375,000 - sold for $345,000 in 228 days

5005 Commonwealth Listed for $399,900 and sold for $399,900 in 10 days

4815 Creek Listed for $429,000 and sold for $435,000 in 108 days-court ordered

4914 Creek Closed in 2013 for $350,000. Listed this time for $497,000 for 13 days in 2017.  Listed in 2018 for $465,000 and lowered to $454,900-sold for $445,000 in 56 days.  

Homes closed in Field Park of Western Springs since January 2018


There have been 16 closed sales in Field Park so far this year! From least expensive to most expensive: 
3935 Franklin Ave, Listed for $350,000 and sold for $340,000 in 1 day. Currently back on the market at $640,000 after being rehabbed!
3910 Gilbert,  listed for $389,000 and sold for $373,000 in 55 days. 
4127 Wolf Road, listed for $479,000 and sold for $469,000 in 58 days(on the market last year but not included in stats)
4131 Wolf Road, Listed for $489,000 and sold for $480,000 in 8 days. Closed in 2010 for $430,000.
4249 Clausen, Listed for $539,900 and lowered to $519,000-sold for $519,000 in 122 days 
3906 Howard, Listed for $575,000 and lowered to $539,900-sold for $525,000 in 179 days
3913 Linden, Listed for $540,000 and sold for $530,000 in 45 days. Sold in 2014 for $530,000 
3924 Harvey, Listed for $699,900 and lowered to $635,000-sold for $605,000 in 240 days. 
4234 Clausen, Listed for $679,000 and lowered to $659,000-sold for $648,500 in 110 days 
4055 Linden, Listed for $750,000 and lowered to $699,000-sold for $652,500 in 220 days 
3810 Johnson, Listed for $739,900 and lowered to $712,400-sold for $677,500 in 119 days 
4107 Harvey, Listed for $925,000 and lowered to $819,000-sold for $785,000 in 286 days 
4217 Howard, Listed for $899,000 and sold for $878,500 Sold in 2015 for $825,000 
4021 Linden, Listed for $1,149,000 and lowered to $1,025,000-sold for $995,000 in 134 days. Home sold in 2017 for $789,000 and was totally rehabbed by that buyer. 
4207 Linden, Listed for $1,449,900 and lowered to $1,399,000-sold for $1,360,000 in 410 days.
4244 Linden, Listed for $350,000 and sold for $335,000 in 17 days.(closed June 18)

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Closed in Fairview Commons of Western Springs 4808 Johnson


Built in 1976 5 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 4 season sunroom, large lot Listed for $895,000 and sold for $875,000 in 133 days.

Closed in Ridge Acres of Western Springs 4631 Clausen


Closed in December 2014 for $642,500. Sold this time for $620,000. Original list price $749,000 and reduced to $650,000 in 124 days. 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths built in 1927 on a 45 x 213 lot.

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Closed in Old Town of Western Springs 1408 Maple


Brick cape cod on large 65 x 136 x 64 x 147 lot in ideal location. 3 bedroom, 2 bath with a 4 car tandem garage. Listed for $498,000 and sold for $450,000 in 14 days.

Saturday, February 24, 2018

Closed in Old Town of Western Springs 4324 Central


This hidden house sits on a 117 x 169 foot lot tucked behind Central. All stone fence surrounds the property giving the property a very unique feeling. 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath with a 3 1/2 car garage. Built in 2001. Listed for $999,000 and sold for $1,100,000 in 3 days. $18,000 concession.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Closed in Forest Hills of Western Springs 5400 block of Woodland


Originally listed for $1,525,000 then raised to $1,699,000-at the end the list price was $1,399,000 and a sale price of $1,260.000 69 x 187 lot, built in 2017, 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, finished basement, lots of smarthome features.

Friday, February 16, 2018

Closed in Field Park of Western Springs 3810 Johnson


Sold in 2017 to a rehabbed for $350,000. Listed for $739,900 and lowered to $712,400 and sold for $677,500. Beautifully redone. 3 Bedrooms plus one in the basement, 3 1/2 baths.

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Closed in Old Town of Western Springs 3900 Grand


Listed for $1,375,000 and sold for $1,325,000 in 1 day. Built in 2013 on a 68 x 153 lot, 5 bedrooms plus 1 in basement, 5 and 1/2 baths.

Sunday, February 11, 2018

Closed in Forest Hills of Western Springs 5244 Lawn


Closed in April of 2012 for $575,000. Originally listed this time in August 2017 for $949,000-last list price $694,000 and sold for $670,000 in 133 days. 5 bedroom, 4 bath with a finished basement. Built in 1958 on a 65 x 187 lot. New roof and new furnaces.

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Closed in Ridge Acres of Western Springs 4608 Gilbert


On the market for 483 days. Listed for $824,990 and lowered to 779,000 - Sold for $765,000. 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath on a 50 x 214 lot. Built in 2017.

Tuesday, January 23, 2018