In the Market? Check Out this Weekend's Open Houses

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

An open house will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec 2nd at 932 Dunlop Ave. There's charm galore in this tasteful two-story, three-bedroom cottage-style home. This farmhouse has many updates including two new bathrooms, a new kitchen with stainless steel appliances. A beautiful perennial garden graces the house, which has a new rear deck and Juliet balcony. A second deck is off the second-floor east bedroom; walk-in closets are another feature of this home. The asking price is $319,900. Broker is Weichert, Realtors-Nickel Group; the agent is Alice Fox McMahon, 708-329-2008.

Oak Park

An open house will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 at 1029 N. Elmwood Ave.This is a lovely three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath brick home with beautiful vintage details: many art glass windows, spacious rooms and hardwood floors. Bathrooms are up-to-date; there's a new roof and central air. The kitchen has a breakfast nook; the first floor has a home office/den. The finished basement with family room has a walk out to a backyard that sports a charming patio. The asking price is $539,000. The broker is Weichert, Realtors-Nickel Group; the agent is Jeanette Madock, 708-316-7817.

River Forest

An open house will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday Dec. 2 at a townhouse at  8417 Lake St. This two-story town home has comfortable living space with a private patio area. The living room, dining room and a half-bath are on the first floor. The second floor has three bedrooms and a bathroom. The full basement has a rec room and nice laundry room with plenty of storage. There's plenty of light from a southern exposure. The asking price is $199,000. The broker is Gagilardo Realty Co.; the agent is Kurt Fiedler,  708-771-8040, ext.12.