House Hunt: Five Homes Newly on the Market VI

We'll keep the prelude short and sweet: two weeks (well, okay, 12 days,) five new houses popping up on the Western Springs market.

Here they are, in all their ready-for-purchase glory (well, okay, these are the descriptions, the photos are up above):

3917 Garden Ave.—$340,000 (Old Town North)—1 day

4 bed, 3 bath, 2 parking (2 detached garage), unknown sq. ft. (house), 6,650 sq. ft. (lot)

Prudential Rubloff

A 1927 cottage on the northern Garden Avenue cul-de-sac. Nicely upgraded kitchen has granite counters and stainless-steel appliances; backyard is landscaped and fenced. Just half a block from Sereda Park. Sold as-is. Realtor: "Charm abounds in this Old Town brick cottage!"

601 54th Pl.—$399,000 (Springdale)—1 day

3 bed, 2.1 bath, 2 parking (2 attached garage), 2,100 sq. ft. (house), 9,514 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Properties

A sunny brick ranch home and open floor plan in southern Springdale. Includes hardwood floors throughout the main level, including in rec room with fireplace and wetbar. Also features "abundant" storage and paver-brick outdoor walk and stairs. Realtor: "Pristine inside and out... shows like model home!"

902 Hickory Ave.—$359,900 (Old Town North)—8 days

3 bed, 2.1 bath, 2 parking (2 attached garage), 2,034 sq. ft. (house), unknown sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Properties

One of the Timber Trails subdivision's luxurious 2008 townhomes, complete with granite counters and stainless-steel appliances, along with master retreat with cathedral ceiling. Home overlooks a pond; subdivision includes tennis courts and newly-built park. Realtor: "Carefree living at its best!" 

820 Elm St.—$569,900 (Old Town South)—10 days

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 parking (2 detached garage), unknown sq. ft. (house), 9,050 sq. ft. (lot)

Prudential American Homes

A stately, classic traditional-style home only a block from the Western Springs downtown. Bedrooms freshly painted and newer carpeting over hardwood floors; kitchen includes breakfast bar and opens to family room; also features formal dining room and living room. Realtor: "Professionally landscaped, new drain time system & much more!"

4916 Woodland Ave.—$1,050,000 (Forest Hills)—12 days

4 bed, 4.2 bath, 2.5 parking (2.5 detached garage), 4,172 sq. ft. (house), 18,700 sq. ft. (lot)

Realty Executives Service

Recently relisted; formerly listed at $1,199,000. Built in 1930 and revamped in 2002, this Tudor-style home is just a block from Forest Hills Elementary and Forest Hills Park and sits on an enormous lot in Western Springs with a spacious backyard. Realtor: "Old World charm with all of the new amenities. Spectacular piece of property!"