Monday, February 25, 2013
For $165,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in River Forest, the second is in Forest Park.
1. 1535 Park Ave., River Forest: Priced at $165,000, according to listings. This is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium built 1965. The top floor unit, located in a five-story building, has a private terrace. The condo has parquet floors throughout, as well as an open living room and dining room. The kitchen features an eating area, and the master bedroom has a bathroom and a walk-in closet. Realtor source/information: Tracy Anderson. 2. 251 Marengo Ave., Forest Park: Priced at $165,000, according to listings. This is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,150 square foot condominium built in 1970. The home includes a large living room and dining room, as well as a balcony. The eat-in kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and granite …
Thursday, February 21, 2013
For between $395,000 and $399,900, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in Oak Park, the second is in Forest Park.
1. 1014 Wisconsin Ave., Oak Park: Priced at $395,000, according to listings. This is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family house built on a 5,249 square foot lot in 1912. The two-story home's kitchen has cherry cabinets, granite counters and black appliances, as well as a breakfast room. Additionally, the home has hardwood floors and many of its rooms are painted in neutral tones. Between 2003 and 2010, the home's kitchen, bathrooms, windows, patio roof and sump pump/drain tile were all updated. The home also has an updated finished basement, a three-season porch and a patio in the back yard. Realtor source/information: Laurie Shapiro. 2. 1005 Ferndinand Ave., Forest Park: Priced at $399,900, according to listings. This is a three-…
Saturday, February 9, 2013
For between $143,900, and $150,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in River Forest, the second is in Forest Park.
1. 419 Edgewood Pl., River Forest: Priced at $143,900, according to listings. This is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom, 600 square-foot condominium built in 1950. Located near the Metra, Keystone Park and Forest Preserve trails, the condo's roof was replaced in 2006. The home has Pella windows, hardwood floors under the carpet, and its water heater was replaced in 2001. The condo's washer and dryer is located in a shared basement. Realtor source/information: Quin OBrien. 2. 7251 Randolph St., Forest Park: Priced at $150,000, according to listings. This is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom condo built in 1964. The renovated unit is located in a courtyard building. Located on the top floor, its new kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite …
Monday, February 4, 2013
For $649,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in River Forest, the second is in Oak Park.
1. 147 Thatcher Ave., River Forest: Priced at $649,000, according to listings. This is a five-bedroom, four-bathroom, single-family house. The 3,146 square-foot house was built in 1892. The renovated Victorian home includes three levels of living space, a new kitchen and new master suite. The home has a fireplace, hardwood floors, dining and family rooms and a garage. Located on a double lot, the home has zoned heating and cooling. Realtor source/information: Greer Haseman. 2. 1204 Fair Oaks Ave., Oak Park: Priced at $649,000, according to listings. This is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom, single-family house built in 1938. The brick colonial-style house has family and living rooms, a new hallway bathroom and a recreation room in the …
Sunday, January 13, 2013
For about $210,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in Forest Park, the second is in Oak Park.
1. 7210 Franklin St., Forest Park: Priced at $209,000, according to listings. This is a two-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse. The 1,500 square-foot home was built in 1991. The three-level townhome is located within walking distance to both train lines. The end-unit home has a dining room, an eat-in kitchen, and a balcony. Additionally, it has a two-car garage and a fenced side yard. Realtor source/information: Katrina de los Reyes, Prudential Rubloff. 2. 845 W. Erie St., Oak Park: Priced at $210,000, according to listings. This is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom condominium. The 1,100 square-foot home was built in 1928. The condo has in-unit laundry, basement storage, and a gas fireplace in the living room, which also has a Juliet balcony. …
Friday, January 4, 2013
For between $185,000 and $199,900, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in Oak Park, the second is in River Forest.
1. 1120 W. Thomas St., Oak Park: Priced at $185,000, according to listings. This is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condominium built in 1999. The condo, located on the third-floor of the building, is being sold as is. It includes garage and exterior parking spaces. Additionally, the condo has a fireplace, in-unit laundry and hardwood floors. Finally, its master suite has a whirlpool tub. Realtor source/information: Re/Max Focus, (708) 491-4300. 2. 1131 Bonnie Brae Ave., River Forest: Priced at $199,900, according to listings. This is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom 1,600 square-foot condominium built in 1927. Located in a six-unit building, the condo has a family room that could be used as a third bedroom. The condo has French windows, cove …
Friday, November 2, 2012
For $329,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first home is in Oak Park, the second in River Forest.
1. 740 Forest Ave., Oak Park: Priced at $329,000, according to listings. This is three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family house. Built in 1893, the home is 1,284 square feet. The bungalow-style home includes a breakfast room adjacent to the kitchen, and a newer bathroom with a shower, sleigh spa tub and double-bowl vanity. A third bedroom and a new bathroom is located in the basement. Additionally, the home includes a wet bar, a large family room, and refinished hardwood floors. Realtor source/information: Kurt Fiedler, (708) 771-8040 Ext. 312. Gagliardo Realty. 2. 326 Park Ave., River Forest: Priced at $329,000, according to listings. This is a three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom single-family home. The 1,189 square-foot home was …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
For $220,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first one is in River Forest, the second in Forest Park.
1. 435 William St., River Forest: Priced at $220,000, according to listings. This is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo built in 2001. The home's kitchen has stainless-steel appliances, granite counter tops and tile backsplash. The living and dining rooms include new flooring, and the unit also has laundry, same-floor storage and an open floor plan. Additionally, the unit has a 358 square-foot deck and comes with two heated garage parking spaces. Realtor source/information: Laurel Saltzman, Gagliardo Realty. 2. 7240 Franklin St., Forest Park: Priced at $219,900, according to listings. This is a one-bedroom, two-bathroom 1,400 square-foot loft. The home includes hardwood timbers and floors, large windows and a balcony. The kitchen includes…
Friday, October 19, 2012
For Around $450,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first one is located in River Forest, the second in Oak Park.
1. 1526 Clinton Place, River Forest: Priced at $449,900, according to listings. This is a four-bedroom, four-bathroom single-family house. The 2,562 square-foot house was built in 1947. The brick-and-stone Georgian-style house includes a Tuscan-inspired kitchen, a sun room and office. It features a wet bar, entertainment room and laundry in the basement. The yard includes two patios, and the house also includes a garage. Realtor source/information: Andy Gagliardo, Gagliardo Realty. 2. 526 S. Humphrey Ave., Oak Park: Priced at $435,000. This is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom single-family house. The 1,791 square-foot house was built in 1922. The home's kitchen includes a breakfast area. Additionally, the house has cherry wood floors, custom…
Friday, October 12, 2012
For $399,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first one is located in Oak Park, the second one in River Forest.
1. 526 N. Elmwood Ave., Oak Park: Priced at $399,000, according to listings. This is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family home. The 1,600 square-foot home, built in 1902, sits on a 8,599 square-foot lot. The stucco four-square house includes hardwood floors throughout, a wood-burning fireplace, and art glass and a beamed ceiling in the living room. A small deck is included off of a second-floor bedroom. Realtor source/information: Nancy Jarrett, (708) 557-8109. 2. 35 Franklin Ave., River Forest: Priced at $395,000. This is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family home. The 1,960 square-foot house includes hardwood floors, and a remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. The living room includes a gas fireplace, and a den/office is located …
