Monday, July 30, 2012

4631 Clausen in Ridge Acres of Western Springs-Sold


45 x 213.80 lot with a home built in 1927 and added on to. On the market for 81 days this home had an offer in April that fell through and sold again in July and closed July 30th. 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, sunroom and large first floor family plus a finished basement. Listed for $699,000 and sold for $670,000.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Closed in Field Park of Western Springs 3921 Harvey


This home was listed for $834,900 and was on the market for 25 days. Listed for $834,900 and sold for $780,000. Home was sold in 2005 for $926,000. Built in 1997 it has 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and a finished basement. On a 62 x 131 lot.

Monday, July 23, 2012

Condo in Western Springs off Wolf Road 5580 Wolf


On the market for 1375 days this condo has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, gas log fireplace and a garage. Started at $225,000 and last listed at $135,000 when it sold for $121,500.

Friday, July 20, 2012

Closed 3917 Garden in Old Town of Western Springs


Listed in July of 2007 for $469,000 and lowered to $449,000. Taken off the market. Rented in 2010. Listed in January 2012 for $340,000 and lowered to $323,000. Sold for $296,000 after 165 days on the market this year. Home was a short sale. 4 bedroom, 3 bath on a 50 x 133 lot.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

4707 Fair Elms in Forest Hills of Western Springs


Home was listed for $599,000 and sold for $585,000 in 12 days. Built in 1956 and added on this home had lots of space. 5 bedrooms, 22x20 second floor bonus room, screen porch on a 90 x 150 lot.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Closed in Field Park of Western Springs-4145 Harvey Avenue


On the market for 3 days. Listed for $519,900 and sold for $519,438. Built in 1952 and on a 60 x 131 lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath with a first floor family room and a finished basement. Hardwood floors, fresh decorating and a 1 car garage.

5425 Grand in Forest Hills of Western Springs


On the market for 335 days. Originally listed for $1,599,000 and last list price was $1,299,000. Sold for $1,075,000. Built in 2004. 75 x 187 lot, 5 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath with a finished basement.

Friday, July 13, 2012

Night of the Living Text Message at the Thomas Ford Library


Cheesy Movie Night! Bring your cell phone and see your comments and quips appear on the big screen like subtitles or just come for popcorn and to mock the show out-loud. Call for details-708-246-0520

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Closed in Field Park of Western Springs 4332 Howard


Originally listed for $395,500 and on the market for 378 days. The last list price was $279,900 and closed in June of 2012 for $265,000. It is my understanding that the Music Markers bought it and will be building their studio there.

Sold in Old Town of Western Springs 1406 Sunset Terrace


This property was originally listed in July of 2009 for $699,900. Reduced to $595,000 and then taken off the market. Back on in 2012 for $535,000 and sold in 38 days this year for $480,000. Being marketed for land value with a lot 165 x 111 x 147 x 111. Closed in June of 2012.

Closed in Ridgewood Oaks of Western Springs


Built in 1978 Ridgewood Oaks is located off Wolf Road south of 55th Street. On the market for 19 days. Listed for $149,900 and Closed on June 29th, 2012 for $141,000. 3 bedroom, 2 bath with a 1 car garage. First floor unit at 5812 Wolf.

Closed in Commonwealth in the Village of Western Springs


Aspen model with see-through fireplace between Living room and family room. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, 2 car attached garage, deck and a finished basement. On the market for 14 days. Listed for $445,000 and sold for $410,000.

Closed in Commonwealth in the Village 4824 Creek Drive


This townhome was listed in Oct. 2009 for 475,000 and was on for 731 days until 10/2011 when it expired at $415,000. Put back on in February of 2012 for $369,900 and lowered to $349,000. Sold in 111 days for $305,000. Forest Model with 3 bedrooms(master on first floor), loft, unfinished basement, 2 car garage, 2 1/2 bathrooms.

Closed in Old Town of Western Springs 4397 Prospect


Side-by-side duplexes with 2 bedrooms each. This unit was a bank foreclosure and the bank had redone the kitchens, appliances and carpet. Was listed for $599,000 and closed for $425,000 in 64 days. Great deal! Price included both sides.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Closed in Field Park of Western Springs 4107 Linden


Very nice brick two story on Linden Avenue. Built in 1998 on a 60 x 131 lot. 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, first floor laundry. Started at $864,900 and lowered to $834,900 this home sold for $800,000 after 204 days.

Closed in Old Town of Western Springs 3904 Forest


Very nicely done 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home on a 50 x 150 lot in Old Town. On the market for 65 days starting at $299,000 and lowered to $284,900. Sold for $255,000

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

82nd Season for the Theatre of Western Springs


Check out the new season line up for the Theatre of Western Springs.

This Friday and Saturday in Western Springs-Sidewalk Sale


Enjoy some bargains and see what is going on in downtown Western Springs and the Garden Market.

Free Wine Tastings on Wednesday at the Hillgrove Wine Cellar


Hillgrove Wine Cellars is located at the corner of Hillgrove Avenue and Wolf. They are now serving appetizers and wine. They will be at the French Market on Thursday with some tastings. Stop by and see their new look and join them for their Wednesday night wine tasting. Hillgrove Wine Cellars

Closed in Old Town of Western Springs 1440 Walnut


This home was completely redone in 2009 and sold in June of 2009 for $527,500. Went on the market this year for $499,900 and was reduced to $469,000. Closed for $445,000 on July 10, 2012. Built in 1929 and has 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths on a 50 x 132 lot. Paver patio, granite, hardwood, cove moldings!

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Closed in Forest Hills of Western Springs on Woodland


5205 Woodland Avenue was recently remodeled and a second story addition added. 4 br, 4 bath on a 50 x 187 lot. On the market for 301 days starting at $595,900 and lowered to $545,000. Closed for $500,000 as a short sale.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Closed on 50th Place in Springdale of Western Springs


This home sits on two lots in Springdale. Originally listed for $715,000 than lowered to $685,000. Closed for $630,000. 139 x 128 lot. 4 bedrooms on main floor, 2 in LL plus 3 1/2 baths. Nice home but could use some updating.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Closed in Ridge Acres of Western Springs 4412 Harvey


Listed and sold in 36 days! Listed for $1,199,000 - sale price $1,115,000. 50 x 213 lot, 5 bedroom, 5 bath, finished basement. Home was built in 2006. It previously sold in May of 2008 for $1,130,000.