House Hunt: Western Springs' Five Longest-Listed Homes

It's House Hunt time again! This week, we take a look at a few Western Springs homes that we have been on the market for over fifteen months—many a terrific bargain at their current prices. And who knows, they may go at any moment, so take a look while they're still up for grabs. Plus, we reach some of the less-recognized areas of the Village this week, with one home in Timber Trails and another in Commonwealth!

5908 Timber Trails Blvd.—512 days—$1,050,000 (Timber Trails)

5 bed, 4.5 bath, 7,000 sq. ft. (house), 9,430 sq. ft. (lot)

Coldwell Banker Residential

A great opportunity to enter Western Springs' premiere new private development, Timber Trails! This lovely home was built in 2007 and is still waiting for an occupant, with a host of amenities, including an in-ground pool and hot tub along with an English walk-out. Realtor: "this spectacular newer construction home has everything!"

1317 Reid St.—516 days—$319,000 (Old Town North)

3 bed, 1 bath, 1,257 (house), 7,500 sq. ft. (lot)

L. W. Reedy Real Estate

This adorable little 1954 ranch home nestled in the heart of Old Town North includes a sizable backyard and a number of recent renovations, including the roof, some windows and the furnace. Realtor: "rare opportunity to purchase 100 x 150 ft. in Old Town!"

210 51st Pl.—540 days—$619,000 (Springdale)

6 bed, 4 bath, unknown sq. ft. (house), 8,750 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Properties

Got a big family? This home in Springdale, built 1961, has a whopping six bedrooms to fill (or be converted for other purposes.) Maple Shaker-style kitchen with granite countertops, a backyard patio and swingset, four full bathrooms, and over $30,000 of improvements since the house went on the market. Realtor: "seldom does a space like this come available!"

4332 Howard Ave.—942 days—$279,000 (Field Park)

3 bed, 1.5 bath, 825 sq. ft. (house), 10,480 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Properties

We previously featured this home as one of Western Springs' cheapest, not to mention its terrific location right across from Field Park Elementary (and, for a Methodist, right next to First Methodist!) A true "handyman's special" for the ambitious homeowner looking to get in cheap and renovate to his/her liking. Realtor: "build your dream home or update and expand!" (Estate sale.)

4701 Commonwealth Ave—1047 days—$835,900 (Commonwealth)

4 bed, 2 bath, 3,082 sq. ft. (house), 8,834 sq. ft. (lot)

4 Sale Realty, Inc.

A tremendous property right across the street from Spring Rock Park, magnificently guarding the entrance to the Commonwealth district, this 2003 house includes a 3-car garage, maple and granite kitchen, master bedroom with tray ceiling and whirlool tub, English basement and professional, sprinkler-system landscaping. Realtor: "wow! This house has it all!"