Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Closed in Old Town of Western Springs 4140 Forest


4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath on a 50 x 150 lot that backs to open space with tennis courts and playground. Less than a block to Laidlaw. On the market for $525,000 and sold for $515,000 in 9 days. Very clean but needed updating.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Western Springs Annual Christmas Walk - December 1st


You won't want to miss this! Come see Santa light the tree on the Tower Green. There will be 35 carolers strolling throught the Village and in and out of the stores. And there will be a magician, Rudolph, bands and a dj. Plus much more. Come to the Tower Green from 2-5 PM on December 1st. You will enjoy an Old Fashioned Christmas Walk!!!

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Closed in Ridgewood of Western Springs 1140 Birch Lane


On the market in June 2011 until September 30, 2011 for $499,900. Back on the market in September 2012 for $459,000 and sold in 17 days for $442,500. Updated ranch with finished basement, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, built in 1964 and a 77 x 200 lot.

Closed in Old Town of Western Springs 3915 Woodland


Previously listed in March of 2010 for $579,000-559-549-534-519900-505000-499,999 and cancelled in April 2011. Back on the market in October of 2012 for $499,000 and sold for $465,000 in 26 days. Built in 1926 sits on a 50 x 150 lot and has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Closed in Ridgewood of Western Springs 907 Lawn Ct.


Sold in October of 2008 for $665,000. Listed this year for $691000 and sold in 11 days for $613,000 with $8000 in points paid by seller. 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home built in 1968. Showed very nice!

Closed 4316 Western In Western Springs Old Town


This home was on the market for 524 days. It is a very large cape cod with first floor family room addition, 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, 2 car gararge on a 67 x 150 lot. Started at $468,000-459-444-439-425. Sold for 417,000 and had multiple offers in the end. Real estate usually does have a magic number-it is just hard to find at times!

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Closed in Ridgewood of Western Springs 5704 Grand


Built in 1967 home sits on a 65 x 207 x147 parklike yard. 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, unfinished basement. on the market for 102 days. Listed for $560,000 and sold for $530,000.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Closed in Old Town of Western Springs 4021 Grove


On the market for 380 days. Originally listed for $499,000 and lowered to $449,000 this home was built in 1926 and has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 67 x 93 x 166 lot. In an area of town with lots of big new homes. Sold for $435,000.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Closed in Old Town of WS 3815 Woodland


Bilevel on the corner of Woodland and Ogden. Home was originally listed in July of 2011 for $349,900 and taken off the market in December 2011. Back on in March of 2012 at $329,900 and lowered to $299,000. Sold for $279,000. Sold FHA with points paid of 3250. Built in 1960 and has a 50 x 146 lot, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. On the market for 363 days.

Closed in Ridgewood of Western Springs 5712 Lawn


Closed in August of 2010 for $500,000. Listed in 2012 for $519000 and sold for $515,000 in 9 days. Refinished HW floors, many updates. 5 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and an unfinished basement. Built in 1968 on a 74 x 129 lot.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Closed in Ridgewood Oaks of Western Springs


Built in 1978 this 2nd floor unit has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths plus a balcony and a 1 car garage. This unit was originally listed 5/7/2009 for 217,500 and lowered to 189,900 than 180,000 after 604 days. Expired 1/2011. Back on June 1, 2012 for 150,000 lowered to 135,000 than 121,500-sold for $119000 in 111 days.

Friday, October 26, 2012

5701 Ridgewood Dr. closed in Ridgewood of Western Springs


This home was on the market in 2007 for $489,900 and was reduced to $469,900 but taken off the market after 221 days. Back on in April of 2010 for $425,000 and reduced to $415,000 taken off after 98 days. Back on in August of 2012 for $389,900 and sold for $368,000 in 31 days. 1960 split with hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and granite counters. 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Closed in Field Park of Western Springs 4100 block of Linden


This home was built in 1930. Estate sale listed for $449,900 and sold for $425,000 in 9 days. Family room on the first floor, 2 bedrooms up and 2 on main floor, unfinished basement. This home is in a great location but needs updating. Window air conditioners and radiators!

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Closed in Forest Hills of Western Springs 4745 Woodland


Sold in March of 2009 for $400,000. Put on the market for $519,900 and sold for $470,000 in 20 days this year. Lot 55 x 187, 3 bedroom and 1 in Lower Level plus 2 1/2 baths. Built in 1958 and has an unfinished basement.

1119 Park in Ridgewood of Western Springs


On the market for 10 days. Listed for $319000 and sold for $270,000. Built in 1958 this home has 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths and an unfinished basement. 75 x 133 lot.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Closed in Commonwealth in the Village of Western Springs


Ranch style townhome built in 2007. Listed for 141 days starting at $475,000 down to $455,000 than $439,900 to $429,900 and sold for $395,000. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, unfinished basement with plumbing roughed in. This was a short sale. Had previously sold in 2007 for $575,000.