5210 Howard Avenue in Springdale of Western Springs

5210 Howard On the market for 320 days. This home was originally listed for $649,000 lowered to $568,500. It closed on September 25, 2009 for $530,000. This home was originally a brick ranch and was second storied in the 90's. It had 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and a 2 car garage.

If you would like to have a free appraisal of your property I would love to come over. Linda Hanley Kelly, Full-time realtor for the past 30 years, resident of Western Springs since 1975. Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356

505-507 Burlington in Western Springs

Two Flat-FORECLOSURE-505-507 Burlington
3 bedroom, 1 bath units...This property sold in July of 2005 for $467,500

Listed this year for $301,950, lowered to $286,900 and closed on September 15, 2009 for $291,000. On the market for 67 days! Sold "as is". Purchased with conventional financing.

Let's get together to discuss your real estate needs. Linda Hanley Kelly, full-time realtor in the Western Springs area for the past 30 years. 708-334-5356

4317 Woodland in Old Town of Western Springs

This home closed on September 11, 2009 for $2,100,000. It was a cash sale. Owners were transfered and had only lived in the home for approx. a year. Built in 2008 it has 5 bedrooms, 6 1/2 baths and sits on a 89 x 160 lot. It sold 13 months before this for $2,250,000. Homes are selling so give me a call. This information is being brought to by Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356. My information comes to you from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois. Call me if you need a consultation. I love meeting in person!

Sold in RIdgewood of Western Springs

5715 Crestview in Ridgewood of Western Springs

Listed and sold in 4 days....List price $599,900 and closed for $569,900. Home was nicely done with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths.

Call today for an updated market analysis of your property.

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

4026 Lawn Avenue in Old Town of Western Springs

Listed for $644,000 and sold for $590,000. 8 days! Great location in Old Town walk to town, train, library and schools. 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath on 50 x 135 lot.

Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356. Call today about my fall special on rates for fall listings!

5100 Grand Avenue in Forest Hills of Western Springs

5100 Grand Avenue in Western Springs

4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 bath on 50 x 187 lot. Listed and sold in 62 days.

List price $549,900-Sold for $510,000.

Call now to discuss listing your home. Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356

5715 Woodland in Ridgewood of Western Springs

1960 Ranch on 82 x 140 lot. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath with recently refinished hardwood floors. Listed for $389,900 and lowered to $349,850 with a sale price of $322,500. On the market for 342 days.

Linda Hanley Kelly, reporting the sales as they come through the MLS. Call me with all your real estate needs. I would love to meet you-708-334-5356!

3932 Central in Old Town of Western Springs

Charming home on great block in Old Town. On the market for 396 days with a starting price of $589,000 and eventually lowered to $569,900-did not sell during that time period. Put back on the market for $579,000 and lowered to $479,000. Sold after 379 days this time. Closed on August 28, 2009 for $452,000. Another example of our current market. Charming homes in good locations used to sell for more than anyone would guess. Now, it is long market times and lower prices unless you start at the right price to begin with. Home has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths.

When you are ready to list call me to give you my opinion of the current list price for your home. Linda Hanley Kelly, 708-334-5356, Charles Rutenberg Realty

1104 Longmeadow in Ridgewood of Western Springs

More of what is happening today....Short sale. Last year on the market for 328 days. Listed at $595,000, lowered to $579,000. Listed in June for $455,000 and closed on August 27th for $405,000. 4 bedroom, 2 bath.

Call me to discuss your options when listing. Linda Hanley Kelly,local agent for the past 32 years.

5226 Harvey Avenue in Springdale of Western Springs

Bank Owned....

Ok, here we have one that is more a sign of the times. FHA financing, foreclosure-listed for 409,000-lowered to 399,900 and closed on August 27th for $372,000.

Previously on the market for 800 days, originally listed for $594,900 and lowered to $524,900.

3 bedroom, 3 bath ranch in Springdale

Call me to buy or sell....Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356

3922 Clausen in Field Park of Western Springs

This home sold in 9 days! Listed for $583,000 and Sold for $595,000-just like the old days. Sits on an 80 x 132 lot. 3 br, 2 bath home.


Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356
Call me if you are thinking of moving.

5716 Woodland in Ridgewood of Western Springs

This home closed on August 21, 2009. Originally listed for $439,500 and reduced to $399,999 with a sale price of $375,000. Was on the market for 139 days. Home was vacant and hardwood floors had just been refinished. 3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath on a 75 x 135 lot.

For a free home appraisal call Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356

4123 Clausen Western Springs

4123 Clausen Avenue, Western Springs

Listed for $650,000 and sold for $620,000. On the market for 72 days. Lot 60 x 131, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, updated. Closed on August 21st, 2009.

4464 Gilbert Avenue, Western Springs

This home sold in November of 2005 for $295,500

Listed 6/2006 for $559,900 and taken off the market in January 2007 at the list price of $469,900. Back on in January for $434,900 and taken off the market 11/2007 at the list price of $395,500. Relisted in May of 2009 for $424,900, reduced to $399,900 and Closed on August 21st for $367,500.

If you are considering selling your home call me for a free consultation.

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

4309 Western Avenue in Western Springs

4309 Western Avenue in Western Springs

Built in 1994 this home sits on a 50 x 200 foot lot. 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths listed for $884,900 and sold for $835,000. Closed on August 20, 2009 and on the market for 26 days.

4146 Western in Old Town of Western Springs

FDIC owned. This home was built in 2006 and closed on 11/4/2006 for $1,250,000. Listed this year for $499,900 and closed for $495,000. Home needed major work, had water damage and needed to be bought with cash or a community bank. Lot 50 x 200. On the market for 27 days.

Sold 5344 Fair Elms in Forest Hills, Western Springs

Built in 1958 this 2 bedroom, 2 bath sits on a 50 x 150 lot. Originally $369,900-reduced to $354,900 and sold for $335,000. Closed on 8/19/2009 . On the market for 90 days.

What got listed in Western Springs this week?

A first floor condo with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in Ridgewood Oaks-just south of 55th and west of Wolf Road. Asking $208,000.

A 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhome in Timber Trails. Timber Trails is located at the corner of Wolf and Plainfield. List price $589,000.

A 6 year old home on the 3900 block of Hampton. 5 BR, 5 1/2 bath for $850,000.

I would love to show you any of the homes listed by the MLS of Northern Illinois. Give me a call...Linda Hanley Kelly, Charles Rutenberg Realty, 708-334-5356.

Sold-4713 Woodland, Western Springs

4713 Woodland Avenue in Forest Hills

Charming brick home on 50 x 187 lot in walk to train location. Listed originally for $810,000-lowered to $699,000. This home closed on August 12, 2009 for $660,000. On the market for 309 days!

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

Number of closings in Western Springs in the last 3 months

I was looking over what is selling and who is selling it. In Western Springs there have been 34 closings in the past 3 months. I have been a local agent for over 30 years. Until recently I have worked at an office in the central business district of Western Springs. I was at Re/Max Properties for 5 years and Prudential American Homes for 16 years. I always believed it was important to be with a local office. 2 years ago I switched to Charles Rutenberg Realty and started working out of my home office.



When I pulled up all the sales for the past three months I was pleased to see that Charles Rutenberg Realty sold 2 out of the 34 sales and 3 out of 34 were sold by offices in WS. The rest were sold by a variety of agents coming from the city, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, LaGrange, the south suburbs, etc. Many were agency I never heard of. The change in rules by the MLS has created this dynamic. We are no longer limited to our area. We now belong to the MLS of Northern Illinois. We can show homes in all the suburbs. I personally sold a big home in Park Ridge this year, one in Cicero, a couple in WS and have listings in Downers Grove and Westmont plus one on Magnolia in Chicago. I am leaving my home now to list a nice condo in Lombard-let me know if you have anyone who might be interested in one over by Yorktown Center!



The one thing to remember when working with an agent is to pick one you feel you can work with. I am experienced, knowledgeable and listen to your needs.



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