House Hunt: FIve Homes For Sale Built Between '90 and '00

What made the '90s great? Everyone may have their own answer, but in Western Springs it was the decade that the Village got our second-newest development: Commonwealth, that fun strip of luxury townhouses snaking between Forest Hills and the I-294.

Of course, Commonwealth homes weren't the only houses built in Western Springs in the era of Clinton and the close of the second millenium. Currently for sale are three other homes in three separate neighborhoods, along with two terrific Commonwealth units.

Check them out:

5028 Lawn Ave.—$1,849,000 (Forest Hills)

6 bed, 5.2 bath, 3 parking (3 attached garage), unknown sq. ft. (house), 15,895 sq. ft. (lot)

Coldwell Banker Residential.

Bordering on "mansion" definition, this incredible huge 2000 French Provincial on an equally gigantic lot offers spacious living space and everything from a library/bar to a billiards and entertainment room, but is perhaps defined by a tremendous backyard gazebo complete with its own fireplace. Realtor: "Lifetime home rarely available!"

4107 Linden Ave.—$849,900 (Field Park)

4 bed, 2.1 bath, 2 parking (2 detached garage), 3,600 sq. ft. (house), 7,860 sq. ft. (lot)

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL

A custom-built red-brick 1998 home in Field Park with fresh paint, new carpet and refinished hardwood floors. Home includes granite and stainless-steel kitchen with island, bay window overlooking backyard, back porch, first-floor office and more. Realtor: "Ultra-expansive & impressive master suite!"

4460 Franklin Ave.—$689,000 (Old Town South)

5 bed, 3.1 bath, 2 parking (2.5 attached garage), 2,746 sq. ft. (house), 6,150 sq. ft. (lot)

Coldwell Banker Residential

A 2000 home nestled among classics in the oldest district of Western Springs. Home includes individual dining room, gourmet kitchen with island and eating area, family room with fireplace, guest suite and master bath with whirlpool bath and separate shower. Realtor: "Walk to train and town from this spacious... home!"

4925 Creek Dr.—$510,000 (Commonwealth)

3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2.5 parking (2.5 detached garage), unknown sq. ft. (house), unknown sq. ft. (lot)

For Sale by Owner

An estate sale on this 1994 Commonwealth townhome with a back patio overlooking the woods of Flagg Creek. Home features deluxe kitchen with island and breakfast bay, first-floor master suite with walk-in closet and bath with whirlpool tub, skylights and more. Realtor: "Tranquil setting, yet near transportation, shops & recreation!"

5027 Commonwealth Ave.—$485,000 (Commonwealth)

3 bed, 3.1 bath, 2 parking (2 attached garage), 2,324 sq. ft. (house), unknown sq. ft. (lot)

Prudential Rubloff

A Commonwealth townhome built in 1998 and since upgraded to remain in "absolute mint condition." Large backyard patio overlooks woods and Flagg Creek. Interior boasts a remodled granite kitchen, oak doors and a basement with a full bathroom and second kitchen. Realtor: "Absolute mint condition... beautiful setting!"