House Hunt: Five Homes For Sale We Picked At Random

This is one we've been saving for a week when we simply couldn't come up with a theme for picking our five for-sale houses—grabbing any five that we simply had never profiled before and running with those!

So, here goes nothing... five reasonably-priced, very nice Western Springs homes up for sale that, for whatever reason, we never mentioned before. Check them out!

5205 Woodland Ave.—$575,000 (Forest Hills)

4 bed, 4 bath, 1 parking (1 attached garage), 2,294 sq. ft. (house), 9,350 sq. ft. (lot)

County Line Properties, Inc

Current owners have added a second story and renovated the first on this Forest Hills home. Notable for a 1/1 bathroom/bedroom ratio; family room opens to granite kitchen with views over patio and backyard. Realtor: "Gorgeous... a perfect package to live & entertain!"

4524 Clausen Ave.—$319,900 (Ridge Acres)

2 bed, 1 bath, 2 parking (2 attached garage), 1,000 sq. ft. (house), 7,490 sq. ft. (lot)

Failla Realty

A 1986 ranch home in Ridge Acres with close walking distance both to downtown Western Springs and to LTHS South/Bennett Field. Interior is marvelous with a huge master bedroom and an updated bathroom. Also features good-sized backyard, 2.5-car garage and separate laundry room. Realtor: "Truly a beautiful home!"

1031 Park Pl.—$420,000 (Ridgewood)

5 bed, 3.1 bath, 2 parking (2 attached garage), 2,994 sq. ft. (house), 10,791 sq. ft. (lot)

Realty Executives Service

A traditional-style 1967 home in Ridgewood, right next to Ridgewood Park. Includes spacious kitchen, sunny breakfast room, and master suites on two floors. Needs a bit of work, but tremendously priced for the number of bed/bath! Realtor: "Looking for a deal in this market? Here it is!"

4612 Johnson Ave.—$324,900 (Ridge Acres)

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 parking (2 detatched garage), unknown sq. ft. (house), 6,550 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Properties

Pastoral 1975 brick home in Ridge Acres, down nearly 14 percent from an original listing of $374,900. Three bedrooms all have hardwood floors and large closets; includes spacious eat-in kitchen. Realtor: "Solid... awaiting your personal updates!"

4041 Harvey Ave.—$349,000 (Field Park)

5 bed, 3 bath, 2 parking (2 detatched garage), unknown sq. ft. (house), 6,500 sq. ft. (lot)

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL

Charming vintage gray 1939 home in the northeastern part of the Village. Floors are hardwood-under-carpet; home includes sizable backyard with lots of potential for modifications. Home needs a bit of fixing up. Realtor: "Charming home in excellent neighborhood!"