Closed in Forest Hills of Western Springs

5344 Central Home was on the market for 11 days. Listed at $489,900 and closed for $440,000. Completely remodeled with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Fireplace in living room and finished basement. New Kitchen and new baths!

Call for a market analysis-Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty,708-334-5356

Closed in Old Town South in Western Springs

4516 Lawn Avenue Listed for $469,000 Sold for $470,000

This home was built in 1892 and has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a first floor family room. Lot size 50 x 155 and has a 2 car garage. Home is in a walk to train and town location. It is on the block with the post office and is next to the parking lot.

Real Estate questions??? Call Linda at 708-334-5356

Closed in Field Park of Western Springs

4027 Clausen Avenue in Field Park

This home was on the market for 373 days. Sits on a 60 x 131 lot(typical size for Field Park). Home has an attached one car garage that passes through to a 2 1/2 car detached garage. 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath with 3 fireplaces. Originally listed for $624,900- lowered to $489,000. Home closed on November 23rd, 2009 for $450,000. Built in 1942 and added on to this home was vacant at the time of the sale. Great location and good space made this home a nice buy!

Start thinking of the spring market....call me now to come appraise your home. Linda Hanley Kelly, 708-334-5356

Closed in Ridgewood of Western Springs

5531 Ridgewood Dr, Western Springs, Il

Built in 1962 this home is on an 80 x 130 lot. 3 bedroom, 2 bath was on the market for 27 days. Listed at $389,000 and closed for $360,000 on November 23rd, 2009.

Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356

Closed in Old Town of Western Springs

4147 Central Avenue in Old Town of Western Springs

This home was on the market for 478 days. Originally it was listed for tear-down value at $379,000-on the market for 39 days. Then it was listed as a new home for $1,075,000 for 167 days. Then it was rehabbed and listed for $434,900 and lowered to $374,900-this was for 200 days. It sold and closed on November 20th, 2009 for $341,000. 3 br, 2 bath, 1 car garage on a 50 x 125 lot. Call me to start looking for a new home...Linda Hanley Kelly, Broker, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356. Resident of Western Springs-a great town to live in!

Number of Closings in Western Springs in past 12 months

In the past 12 months there have been 107 reported closings through the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois. Of those 107 sales in Western Springs 9 were either short sales, foreclosures or court ordered. That equals approx. 1/12th of all the homes that closed. In comparison to other areas that does not seem bad to me, however, in comparison to the 32 years that I have been a realtor in this town it is unheard of. Times have changed and I change with them. If you are thinking of selling in the coming year please allow me a chance to come talk to you about marketing your home. Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356

3962 Hampton in Old Town of Western Springs

On the market for 620 Days! Originally listed for $1,170,000 and lowered to $850,000. Closed at $807,500. 50 x 132 lot, built in 2002, 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths.

For a free appraisal call me-708-334-5356 Full-time realtor for the past 30 years. Linda Hanley Kelly

4016 Harvey in Field Park of Western Springs

4016 Harvey Avenue in Field Park

Cute 2 bedroom, 1 bath and 1 car garage. Corner Lot.

On the market for 25 days. Original list price $420,000 and lowered to $409,000. Closed on November 17, 2009 for $385,000. For a complete list of all the homes on the MLS please email or call me-linhankel@aol.com or 708-334-5356

Closed 1110 Park Lane in Ridgewood of Western Springs

Home was on the market for 109 days. Originally listed for $351,450 and lowered to $299,900. Home Sold and closed on November 17, 2009. Foreclosure! Lot size 76 x 132 with some possible water damage in basement. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Final sale price $225,000.

To look at homes call me....Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356

509-511 Burlington in Western Springs

509-511 Burlington Avenue in Western Springs. Two flat with 2-2 bedroom, 1 bath units. Parking but no garage. On the market for 34 days. Listed for $275,000 and sold for $265,000 with a $5,000 credit towards points. FHA financing. Closed 11/16/2009.

If you need an experienced agent please give me a call-708-334-5356 Linda

5580 Wolf Road, Unit 102, Western Springs, Il

5580 Wolf, Unit 102 was on the market for 142 days. Listed at 199,900 and sold for 185,000. Closed on November 13, 2009

2 bedroom, 2 bath unit totally redone with 1 car garage.

Full-time agent for the past 30 years. Give me a call...Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356

1008 Hickory in Timber Trails of Western Springs

1008 Hickory was originally listed in 2008 for $634,900. It was taken off the market and came back on in 2009 for $619,900 and was lowered to $589,000. After 148 days on the market it closed for $525,000 on November 13, 2009. Townhome had 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and an unfinished basement.

Call me to discuss the value of your home. Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356

Sold in Commonwealth in the Village

This Ranch style townhome was on the market for 354 days. Built in 2000 it was originally listed for $480,000 and last list price was $399,500. Sale price in November of 2009 was $355,000. 3 bedroom, 3 bath with basement and a two car attached garage.

Information from the MLS of Northern Illinois. Call today for all your real estate needs! Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356. 30 years as a full-time agent in Western Springs.

Closed-4235 Howard in Field Park of Western Springs

On the market for 293 days. Originally listed for $550,000 and lowered to $440,000. This home was reported closed on Nov. 4, 2009 for $425,000. It was flagged a foreclosure in the mls. Home had 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths and was on an 80 x 131 lot.

Call today for a free home appraisal...Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356

1438 Oak Street, Old Town, Western Springs

1438 Oak Street in Old Town

Lot size 50 x 150, 3 bedroom, 2 bath split level. Was on the market for 368 days. Originally listed for $399,900 and lowered to $379,900. Home was built in 1975. Closed for $345,000 on November 2nd, 2009.

Call me to discuss real estate....Linda Hanley Kelly, 708-334-5356

4839 Wolf Road in Western Springs - Sold!

Charming home on a great lot! Landscaped and paver brick patios-lot size 66 x 248. 4 BR, 2 Bath home listed for $499,900 and reported sold on Oct. 31st, 2009 for $480,000. Great cottage house. On the market for 56 days.

Call me for a realistic market evaluation of your home. Full-time agent for the past 30 years in Western Springs. Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356