Welcome to House Hunt, a feature showcasing open houses and properties for sale in Forest Park, Oak Park and River Forest. Here's just a sample. All listings are on realestate.aol.com. and Trulia.

Forest Park

Enjoy the City without living there. This two-bedroom townhouse at 7241 Franklin St., #B is in a courtyard building. The 1,422 square feet townhouse has two full and one-half baths, skylights and parking. There's a fenced-in patio. An open house will be held here from 1 to 3 pm, Sunday, Dec. 16. Asking price is $264,000. Broker is Gagliardo Realty; agent, Susan Maienza, 708-771-8040x322.

Oak Park

This two-story full gut house with addition is at 541 Clarence Ave. Work included all systems, appliances, windows, doors, fixtures and more. Classic Oak Park house, built in 1906, has plenty of modern amenities: stainless steel kitchen, breakfast bar, granite and hardwood throughout. This home, on a 5,000 square foot lot has four bedrooms, two full and two half baths, generous closets and loads of natural light. The asking price is $579,000. An open house will be held here from 1 to 3 pm, Sunday, Dec. 16.  The broker is MSK Realty; agent Kara Keller, 708- 366-1313. 

River Forest

This elegantly updated 3-story Victorian at 603 Thatcher Ave. has been elegantly updated with vintage details throughout. Four bedrooms, 2.1 baths, a beautiful kitchen with large island and dining area are only some of the highlights of this home, built in 1868. There are wood floors, a second-floor laundry, screened-in porch overlooking at landscaped back yard. Ideal location. The asking price is $699,000. An open house will be held here from 1 to 3 pm, Sunday, Dec. 16. The broker is Gagliardo Realty Associates; the agent, Julie Downey, 708-203-0289.