Happy New Year to Everyone!

It ended a good year for real estate in Western Springs. As you may have noticed prices have starting going back up. If selling or buying is on your list for the new year please give me a call. I would love to come meet you and talk to you about your real estate needs. We can discuss commission, staging, areas to buy in, etc. I have been a local agent for the past 30 years! Linda Hanley(Kelly) 708-334-5356

Closed in Field Park of Western Springs 4237 Linden

Built in 1998, 60 x 131 lot, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, unfinished basement on the market for 4 days. Sold in 2011 for $790,000. Listed for $890,000 and sold for $884,500 this year!

Closed in Old Town of Western Springs 3917 Garden

Listed for $395,000 and lowered to $319,000- Sold for $310,000. 4 small bedrooms, 3 baths, new roof and sewer line in 2014. Built in 1927. Previously sold in January of 2012 for $296,000. Lot 50 x 133

closed in Field Park of Western Springs 4025 Howard

Built in 2005 by Creber Construction. 80 x 131 lot, 4 bedrooms plus one in LL, 4 1/2 baths, 3rd floor. Listed for $1,735,000 reduced to 1,675,000 and sold for $1,650,000 in 133 days.

Closed in Forest Hills of Western Springs 5431 Woodland

Listed for $269,900 and sold for $292,000 in 4 days. Estate sale, home in need of updating and sold in "As is" condition. 58 x 185 lot. 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

Closed in Old Town of Western Springs 1328 Maple

Listed for $825,000 and sold for $750,000. Double lot in Old Town by Laidlaw Park. 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home-possible teardown.

Closed in Ridge Acres of Western Springs 4615 Howard

Listed for $419,900 and sold for $415,000 in 3 days. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage on 49 x 215 lot!

Closed in Ridge Acres of Western Springs 4605 Johnson

Listed and sold in 9 days! List price: 1,020,000 Sold price: $985,000. 5 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath, 3rd floor, finished LL built in 2000. Lot 50 x 132.

Closed in Forest Hills of Western Springs 4701 Fair Elms

Listed for $389,900 and sold for $383,000 in 12 days. Built in 1954, 58 x 150 lot, 3 bedrooms plus one in basement, 2 1/2 baths. This home sold in December of 2007 for $277,500. At that time it was being offered in As Is condition and being marketed as a teardown. It had been completely redone and included a new garage in 2010. Walk to town and train.

5303 Commonwealth in Commonwealth in the Village of Western Springs

2 bedroom, 2 bath built in 2005. On the market for 216 days. Listed for $375,000 and lowered to $359,900 and sold for $345,000. Previously sold in March of 2010 for $330,000. All on one floor but unit is on the second floor.

Closed in Ridge Acres of Western Springs 4420 Harvey

Brick ranch on 50 x 212 lot. Listed for $370,000 and sold for $345,000 in 22 days. 2 bedrooms plus one in basement, 2 baths, unfinished basedment. Home needs updating.

Closed in Old Town of Western Springs 3900 Woodland

Listed for $599,000 and sold for $545,000 in 14 days. 50 x 173 lot, fixer upper built in 1926 in need of some repairs and being sold as is. 4 bedroom, 3 bath.

Closed in Old Town of Western Springs 3824 Grand Avenue

On the market for 156 days. Listed for $899,000 and lowered to $829,900 and sold for $784,000. Previously sold in July 2010 for $725,000. Built in 2004, lot 50 x 151, 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath with a finished basement.

Western Springs Christmas Walk - Dec. 5th and 6th

Don't miss the first two day Christmas Walk in Western Springs. 5:30-8:30 on Friday and 1-6 on Saturday. For more information visit the Village of Western Springs website.