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Friday, March 8, 2013

This is What $649,000 Will Buy You

For between $645,000 and $649,900, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in Western Springs, the second is in La Grange Park.

1. 4136 Johnson Ave., Western Springs: Priced at $645,000, according to listings. This is a five-bedroom, four-bathroom, single family house. The 2,716 square foot house was built in 1941. Its five bedrooms are all located on the second floor, including its master bedroom, which has a walk-in closet and a fireplace. The two-story home has hardwood floors, a family room and a breakfast area. It also has a mud room, a three car garage and a two-tier deck. Realtor source/information: Connie Tomlinson. 2. 917 N. Waiola Ave., La Grange Park: Priced at $649,900, according to listings. This is a four-bedroom, four-bathroom, single family house. The 3,733 square foot house was built in 1938. The home's gourmet kitchen has a granite island, custom …

Thursday, February 28, 2013

This is What $835,000 Will Buy You

For between $829,000 and $835,900, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in La Grange, the second is in Western Springs.

1. 800 W. Goodman Ave., La Grange: Priced at $829,000, according to listings. This is a four-bedroom, four-bathroom, single family house built in 1922. The fully-renovated colonial home has new hardwood flooring, windows and French doors. Its kitchen, which features cherry cabinets, opens to the family room. The home's master suite has a sitting area and a private bathroom. Additionally, the home has updated plumbing and electric. Realtor source/information: Cathy Bier. 2. 4701 Commonwealth Ave., Western Springs: Priced at $835,900, according to listings. This is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom, 3,082 square foot, single family house built in 2003. The home has oak flooring throughout its first level. Its kitchen has maple cabinets and …

Thursday, February 21, 2013

This is What $339,000 Will Buy You

For between $335,000 and $339,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in La Grange Park, the second is in Western Springs.

1. 315 Castle Cir., La Grange Park: Priced at $335,000, according to listings. This is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,237 square foot home. Located on a .23 acre lot, the home was built in 1949. The brick ranch home's living room has a fireplace, and a three-season sun room overlooks the large backyard. The house also has a eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a formal dining room and a finished lower level with a second fireplace. Realtor source/information: Failla Realty, (708) 485-6606. 2. 5318 Wolf Road, Western Springs: Priced at $339,000, according to listings. This is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family house built in 1966. The home, which is being sold as-is, is located on a 80-by-187 foot lot. It has hardwood …

Thursday, February 14, 2013

This is What $495,000 Will Buy You

For between $492,000 and $495,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in Western Springs, the second is in La Grange.

1. 4519 Franklin Ave., Western Springs: Priced at $492,000, according to listings. This is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, single-family house built in 1959 on a 6,534 square foot lot. The split-level house has crown molding, hardwood floors throughout and a fireplace and large windows in the living room. The home's updated kitchen has high-end appliances, and the family room has new windows. The house also has a newer roof and furnace, and a paver drive leads to a two car garage with new siding. Realtor source/information: Patricia Bell. 2. 29 S. Spring Ave., La Grange: Priced at $499,000, according to listings. This is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom, single-family house built in 1888. Located in La Grange's Historic District, the Victorian-…

Thursday, February 7, 2013

This is What $189,000 Will Buy You

For between $188,900 and $189,900, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in La Grange, the second is in La Grange Park.

1. 849 S. La Grange Rd., La Grange: Priced at $188,900, according to listings. This is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom, townhouse. The 1,069 square-foot home was built in 1966. The two-story townhouse has a full, finished basement and its bathrooms and kitchen are remodeled. The home has hardwood floors and a private, fenced patio with a grill. Additionally, the home has a new skylight, laundry facilities, a lower-level family room and a newer roof, furnace and central air conditioning. Realtor source/information: GC Realty and Development, (630) 587-7400. 2. 610 Beach Ave., La Grange Park: Priced at $189,900, according to listings. This is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom, townhouse built in 1954. The two-story townhouse has new paint and hardwood…

Thursday, January 31, 2013

This is What $530,000 Will Buy You

For between $525,000 and $534,999, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in La Grange, the second is in Western Springs.

1. 335 S. Spring Ave., La Grange: Priced at $525,000, according to listings. This is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom, single-family house. The 1,600 square-foot house was built in 1964. Located in the Historic District, the home's living room has a bay window and a fireplace. The updated kitchen includes white cabinets, a 10-foot island and a palladium window. The family room has a wet bar, a bar fridge and a built-in entertainment center. The house also has a fenced yard, a deck and a two car attached garage. Realtor source/information: Kathy Kapsa. 2. 210 51st Pl., Western Springs: Priced at $534,999, according to listings. This is a five-bedroom, four-bathroom single-family house built in 1961. The home has a first-floor master suite, a…

Thursday, January 24, 2013

This is What $205,000 Will Buy You

For about $205,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in La Grange Park, the second is in La Grange.

1. 909 Meadowcrest Rd., La Grange Park: Priced at $204,900, according to listings. This is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom single-family house built in 1956. The ranch-style house has hardwood floors in the living, dining and bed rooms. Additionally, it has a first-floor sunroom that could be used as a den. The basmenet has a large family room, a wet-bar, a fireplace and a big-screen TV. Additionally, the home has a fenced-in yard and newer windows. Realtor source/information: Kelley Weigand. 2. 1 E. 51st St., La Grange: Priced at $208,000, according to listings. This is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse. The 958 square-foot house was built in 1966. The two-story end-unit townhome has a full finished basement. It kitchen and bathrooms …

Friday, January 18, 2013

This is What $335,000 Will Buy You

For between $335,000 and $339,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in La Grange Park, the second is in Western Springs.

1. 1514 N. Newberry St., La Grange Park: Priced at $335,000, according to listings. This is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom, single-family house. The 1,200 square-foot house was built in 1952. The home has an open floor plan, and updated kitchen with custom oak cabinets, granite counters, a ceramic floor and stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom has a full bathroom, and the home has crown molding and newer windows. Additionally, the house has a two-and-a-half car garage, an alarm system and landscaping. Realtor source/information: Denise Van Dahm-Tazelaar, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - La Grange. 2. 4319 Western Ave., Western Springs: Priced at $339,000, according to listings. This is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom, single…

Friday, January 4, 2013

This is What $100,000 Will Buy You

For $100,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in La Grange, the second is in La Grange Park.

1. 25 S. LaGrange Rd., La Grange: Priced at $100,000, according to listings. This is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom condominium that overlooks downtown La Grange. Renovated in 2006, the condo has a new kitchen with maple cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Additionally, the bathroom has a whirlpool tub and a furniture-style vanity. The condo also has hardwood floors, high ceilings and an in-unit washer/dryer. Realtor source/information: Katrina Ladyga, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - La Grange. 2. 730 Beach Ave., La Grange Park: Priced at $99,900, according to listings. This is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,100 townhouse built in 1966. The townhome has a full basement with a wet bar and tile floors. The main …

Friday, December 28, 2012

This is What $500,000 Will Buy You

For about $500,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in Western Springs, the second is in La Grange.

1. 1123 Birch Ln., Western Springs: Priced at $498,000, according to listings. This is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom, single-family house built in 1964. The two-story house has a covered front porch. Additionally, it has hardwood floors on the first and second floors, as well as an attached first-floor family room that has a fireplace. The home's kitchen is updated, and the property has a large deck and lot. The basement is finished and has a wet bar and a pool table. Realtor source/information: Joe Thorne, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - La Grange. 2. 1209 S. Spring Ave., La Grange: Priced at $495,000, according to listings. This is a four-bedroom, four-bathroom, 3,914 square-foot, single-family house built in 1993. The home's …

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