House Hunt: Five Homes for Sale Built During the Great Depression

The early 1930's—the worst throes of the Great Depression—likely provided more opportunities for building Hoovervilles than houses that would still be around in 2011.

Nevertheless, that was still a time when Western Springs was rapidly expanding from farmland hamlet to bustling village, and there are still many homes in the town that were built during that dark economic time. As we continue to fight through a dark economic time of our own, here's a look at some 80-odd-year-old homes that are not only still around, but up for sale:

4221 Garden Ave.—$279,000—1932 (Old Town North)

3 bed, 2 bath, 1 parking (1 attached garage), unknown sq. ft. (house), 6,600 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Properties

A discount home sold as-is, with excellent location near the Western Springs pool and downtown. Lot is on a street with many new homes. Realtor: "Value in the land; great opportunity to build!"

4200 Franklin Ave.—$407,000—1932 (Field Park)

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 parking (2 detached garage), unknown sq. ft. (house), 6,468 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Properties

Stucco English-style home with a screened front porch, living-room fireplace, cottage windows, hardwood floors and a full basment. Recently updated: sump pump and sanitary line to street. Yard is fenced. Realtor: "Beautifully maintained!"

3920 Harvey Ave.—$429,500—1931 (Field Park)

4 bed, 1.1 bath, 2 parking (2 detached garage), unknown sq. ft. (house), 7,852 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Properties

Brick English-style home in the northeast corner of the Village. Includes basement rec room, living room with fireplace, new Pella windows, and refinished woodwork and doors. Realtor: "Loaded with charm and impeccably maintained!"

3841 Grand Ave.—$639,000—1930 (Old Town North)

4 bed, 3 bath, 2 parking (2 detached garage), 2,200 sq. ft. (house), 6,750 sq. ft. (lot)

Hamer Realty & Associates

Cute classic English-style cedar-sided home near Ogden Avenue. Features a new master suite added in 2003, plus newer windows, living-room fireplace, kitchen with breakfast bar and pantry sump pumps and laundry and storage room in basement .Realtor: "Charming... very well maintained!"

4101 Clausen Ave.—$719,900—1931 (Field Park)

5 bed, 2.1 bath, 2 parking (2 attached garage), unknown sq. ft. (house), 7,729 sq. ft. (lot)

Realty Executives Service

Large corner lot home just put on the market. Includes hardwood floors throughout, new windows, high ceilings, eat-in kitchen opening to family room, as well as a backyard patio and private, fenced yard. Realtor: "Vintage character!"