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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, March 7, 2013

Sold! Local Home Sales: March 7 Edition

A four-bedroom house in La Grange Park recently sold for $560,000.

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, single family house at 411 Dover Ave., La Grange Park, recently sold for $560,000. The 2,970 square foot brick-and-limestone colonial was built in 1951 on an over-sized lot of 9,147 square foot lot. It has a den, living, family and dining rooms and a large backyard. These other properties recently sold, according to public property records. Burr Ridge La Grange La Grange Park Western Springs About this column: Each week, Sold! highlights a bit of information about a recent home sale to offer some perspective on the housing market. Looking to buy, sell or rent a property? Consult the La Grange Patch and Western Springs Patch Real Estate Directories. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Patch sites:

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Sold! Local Home Sales: Feb. 28 Edition

A five-bedroom house recently sold for $880,000 in Western Springs.

A five-bedroom, four-and-a-half bathroom, single family house at 3825 Grand Ave., Western Springs, recently sold for $880,000. The 4,300 square foot house was built in 2005 on a 6,750 square foot lot. It has maple floors and staircases, a stereo intercom and a walk-out basement. The kitchen has custom cabinets and granite counters. Additionally, the home has a custom mud/laundry room located off of the kitchen. These other properties recently sold, according to Cook County public property records. La Grange La Grange Park Western Springs About this column: Each week, Sold! highlights a bit of information about a recent home sale to offer some perspective on the housing market. Looking to buy, sell or rent a property? Consult the La Grange …

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 …

Sold! Local Home Sales: Feb. 21 Edition

A four-bedroom house in La Grange Park recently sold for $451,500.

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, single-family house at 415 N. Ashland Ave., La Grange Park, recently sold for $451,500. The 1,741 square foot house was built in 1926. The Dutch Colonial home has a wood-burning fireplace in the living room and a first-floor family room that opens to a deck. The home's kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances and antiqued cabinets. The home also has a walk-up third floor, as well as a finished basement. These other properties recently sold, according to Cook County public property records. La Grange La Grange Park Western Springs About this column: Each week, Sold! highlights a bit of information about a recent home sale to offer some perspective on the housing market. Looking to buy, sell or …

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-…

Sold! Local Home Sales: Feb. 14 Edition

A three-bedroom house in Western Springs recently sold for $280,000.

A three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom, single-family house at 4315 Western Ave., Western Springs, recently sold for $280,000. The ranch home has refinished hardwood floors, a large kitchen and a family room. The home's knotty pine sunroom has a vaulted ceiling and three skylights, and the property also has a professionally landscaped front yard. These other properties recently sold, according to Cook County public property records. La Grange La Grange Park Western Springs About this column: Each week, Sold! highlights a bit of information about a recent home sale to offer some perspective on the housing market. Looking to buy, sell or rent a property? Consult the La Grange Patch and Western Springs Patch Real Estate Directories. Get …

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…

Sold! Local Home Sales: Feb. 7 Edition

A three-bedroom house in La Grange recently sold for $389,000.

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, single-family house at 336 9th Ave., La Grange, recently sold for $389,000. The 1,392 square-foot colonial house has an updated kitchen, a fireplace in the living room, a dining room and newer windows throughout. Additionally, its lower-level has a family room, an office area and a full bathroom. These other properties recently sold, according to public property records. La Grange La Grange Park Western Springs About this column: Each week, Sold! highlights a bit of information about a recent home sale to offer some perspective on the housing market. Looking to buy, sell or rent a property? Consult the La Grange Patch and Western Springs Patch Real Estate Directories. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from…

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…

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