House Hunt: The Five Houses For Sale Closest to 47th/Wolf

If you happened to see the House Hunt published last Friday morning about homes on short-sale—er, sorry. In retrospect, while that information is public (and can be found at most major realtor websites), it was tactless of us to publicize and spotlight specific cases of what frequently signals financial misfortune. We've yanked the article, and apologies to anyone affected.

So, instead, we'll opt this week for with a House Hunt on a purely location-driven theme. Some might call the "center" of Western Springs the intersection of Hillgrove Avenue/Burlington Avenue and Wolf Road—and —but others might say it's where 47th Street meets Wolf Road, the only traffic-lit crosshair intersection in town where all four street corners are in Western Springs.

Notably, it's also a "Four Corners" location... each corner of the intersection is in a different neighborhood. Old Town South lies to the northwest, Ridge Acres to the northeast, Fairview Estates to the southeast and Forest Hills to the southwest.

So down by this spot where all directions lead to integral parts of the Village—east, to , north to downtown, west to and south to Forest Hills, Springdale and Ridgewood—we found a quintent of homes for sale. Here they are!

801 47th St.—$429,000 (Forest Hills)

5 bed, 2.1 bath, 2 parking (2 detached garage), 2,003 sq. ft. (house), 8,690 sq. ft. (lot)

Realty Executives Service

A 1987 brick-and-sided home on a corner lot, with a potential five bedrooms, or, as is, three bedrooms and two offices. Includes master bath, oak-framed windows and doors, first-floor laundry, and fireplace, humidifer and appliances as-is. Backyard features a brick patio. Realtor: "Open floor plan; perfect for entertaining!"

4716 Wolf Rd.—$330,000 (Forest Hills)

3 bed, 1.1 bath, 1 parking (1 attached garage), unknown sq. ft. (house), 9,350 sq. ft. (lot)

D'Aprile Properties LLC

A "charming" all-brick 1948 home on Wolf Road touting a deep, well-landscaped backyard (including a playset and a patio with terraced steps.) Includes granite and stainless-steel kitchen, and finished basement with laundry room. Realtor: "Move-in condition!"

4717 Wolf Rd.—$459,000 (Fairview Estates)

4 bed, 2.1 bath, 2 parking (2 attached garage), 1,524 sq. ft. (house), 9,900 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Properties

A stylish 1955 ranch on Wolf, featuring ceramic tiles, granite cabinets, stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen. Also includes a finished basement with a fireplace and a "bonus room" overlooking a landscaped backyard. Realtor: "Prepare to be impressed from the moment you walk in... A+ house!"

4628 Johnson Ave.—$289,000 (Ridge Acres)

4 bed, 2.1 bath, 2 parking (2 detached garage), unknown sq. ft. (house), 9,900 sq. ft. (lot)

Coldwell Banker Residential

A rehab of a 1953 red-brick home in Ridge Acres; a small yet spacious (four-bedroom!) home in an upscale area with easy access to the[usWestern Springs downtown. This home only went on the market two weeks ago; take a look! Realtor: "Call [us] for details!"

4712 Franklin Ave.—$569,900 (Fairview Estates)

4 bed, 2.1 bath, 2 parking (2 attached garage), unknown sq. ft. (house), 9,900 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Properties

A 1966 brick-and-cedar family home on a circular driveway, with a recent remodel. Accomondations include wood-cabinet kitchedn with large island and granite counters, newer recreation room and storate room and family room with fireplace. Backyard deck includes white pergola. Realtor: "Wonderful... great four bedrooms with updated baths!"