Monday, February 25, 2013
For about $400,000, you could buy a two-story home with a backyard pool, or a one-story home with a large, secluded back yard. What's it going to be?
1. 9207 174th St., Tinley Park. Asking price: $399,900, according to realtor listings. This is a two-story, four-bedroom home with 3.5 bathrooms. The home has 3,192 square feet of living space and was built in 1992. The home features a large backyard with an in-ground pool and a deck, as well as a wet bar in the basement and first-floor laundry. There's also a wood-burning fireplace and an abundance of skylights. The master bedroom measures 20x14. 2. 10 Burris Ct., Palos Heights. Asking price: $399,900, according to realtor listings. This is a one-story, four-bedroom home with 4.5 bathrooms. The home has 3,071 square feet of living space and was built in 1978. The home is tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac and features a large back …
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9207 174th St, Tinley Park, IL
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10 Burris Ct, Palos Heights, IL
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Saturday, February 23, 2013
Seventy-three percent of Patch responders guessed how much one of their Southland neighbors paid for this home. The correct answer: A) $362,500.
A four-bedroom home located at 9932 Major Ave. in Oak Lawn sold in October 2012, according to aolrealestate.com. The home has three bathrooms and 3,480 square feet of living space. It sits on a 7,906 square-foot lot. How much did it go for? $362,500. Congratulations if you guessed correctly! Want to know what's selling in your Patch and throughout the Southland? Check our Local Home Sales tracker, published every Thursday. Orland Park / Tinley Park / Oak Forest Oak Lawn / Palos / Evergreen Park Frankfort / Mokena / New Lenox Homewood / Flossmoor / Chicago Heights
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9932 Major Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
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Friday, February 22, 2013
Evergreen Park sees largest increase in home sales in Southland, Mainstreet Organization of Realtors says.
The market for detached, single-family homes in suburbs throughout the Southland saw growth in January, MORe reported. MORe gets its statistics from Midwest Real Estate Data. Evergreen Park saw the largest percent increase, with 850 percent more homes sold year over year in January. There were 19 homes sold that month in 2013 and 2 in 2012. However, January 2013 median home prices in Evergreen Park dropped by 21.8 percent from the same period last year, from $159,995 to $125,100. Palos Hills had the greatest drop, with 57.1 percent fewer homes sold year over year. That shakes out to 3 homes sold during January 2013 compared to 7 sold in January 2012. (It's worth noting the particularly small sample size.) Overall across the Chicago suburbs…
Thursday, February 21, 2013
What's selling? A six-bedroom home on South Spaulding Avenue in Evergreen Park sold for $250,000.
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Thursday, February 21
A two-story, six-bedroom home located at 9525 S. Spaulding Ave. in Evergreen Park sold for $250,000. The home has four bathrooms and 2,500 square feet feet of living space. It was built in 1949. The home has been remodeled from top-to-bottom and features an HGTV kitchen. It has a main-floor office and a master suite with a private balcony. The home comes with a full/finished walk-out basement and a two-car detached garage. These properties were sold recently in Evergreen Park, according to Cook County records. Interested in exploring Evergreen Park real estate sales? Check out the Patch Places real estate directory. Curious to see more? See the Feb. 14 edition of Sold!
Monday, February 18, 2013
Here is a sampling of what $100,000 could buy you in two Southland communities—Frankfort Square and New Lenox. Do you want to rethink your budget?
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Monday, February 18
1. 7619 W. Benton Drive, Frankfort Square. Asking: $100,000, according to realtor listings. This is a three-bedroom ranch home that is listed as contingent/short sale. It has one bathroom and 982 square feet of living space. The garage has been converted into a family room. The home has a newer roof and newer windows. In the back yard, there is a deck and a shed. The master bedroom measures 12x14. The home is within walking distance of the park district and offers easy access to I-80. It sits on a lot that measures 58x122x62x121. 2. 125 W. 4th Ave., New Lenox. Asking: $95,000, according to realtor listings. This is a 1.5-story, three-bedroom home that is listed as contingent/short sale. It has two bathrooms and a 1.5-car detached garage. …
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125 W 4th Ave, New Lenox, IL
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
Fifty-eight percent of Patch responders guessed how much one of their Southland neighbors paid for this home. The correct answer: C) $145,000.
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- Ron Kremer
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Saturday, February 16
A three-bedroom home located at 472 8th St. in Chicago Heights sold in October 2012, according to aolrealestate.com. The home has three bathrooms and 2,553 square feet of living space. It sits on a 0.29-acre lot. How much did it go for? Pick from the three answers below in our Patch poll. CHECK YOUR ANSWER: Log back on at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Feb.18, to see if you were right. Want to know what's selling in your Patch and throughout the Southland? Check our Local Home Sales tracker, published every Thursday. Orland Park / Tinley Park / Oak Forest Oak Lawn / Palos / Evergreen Park Frankfort / Mokena / New Lenox Homewood / Flossmoor / Chicago Heights
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472 8th St, Chicago Heights, IL
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
What's selling? A three-bedroom home on South California Avenue in Evergreen Park sold for $99,000.
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Thursday, February 14
A three-bedroom brick raised ranch located at 9754 S. California Ave. in Evergreen Park sold for $99,000. The home has 1.5 bathrooms and 1,132 square feet of living space. It was built in 1957. The home features an eat-in kitchen and screened rear porch. It comes equipped with a full/unfinished basement and a 1.5-car detached garage. These properties were sold recently in Evergreen Park, according to Cook County records. Interested in exploring Evergreen Park real estate sales? Check out the Patch Places real estate directory. Curious to see more? See the Feb. 7 edition of Sold!
Monday, February 11, 2013
For about $150,000, you could purchase a home designated as a historic bungalow or a brick Cape Cod built in the 1950s. What's it going to be?
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Monday, February 11
1. 1700 W. 105th St., Chicago/Beverly neighborhood. Asking price: $142,000, according to realtor listings. This is a 1.5-story, three bedroom home that has been designated a historic Chicago bungalow. The home has two bathrooms and 1,250 square feet of living space. It was built in 1920. The home features a living room/dining room combo with a fireplace. It has a walk-in pantry in the kitchen and perennial gardens with a pond in the yard. The master bedroom measures 12x11. The home comes equipped with a two-car detached garage. It has a side drive. 2. 10921 Tripp Ave., Oak Lawn. Asking price: $149,900, according to realtor listings. This is a 1.5-story, four-bedroom brick Cape Cod-style home. It has 1.5 bathrooms and sits on a lot that …
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1700 W 105th St, Chicago, IL
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Saturday, February 9, 2013
Forty-seven percent of Patch responders correctly guessed how much one of their Southland neighbors paid for this home. The answer: A) $463,500.
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Saturday, February 9
A two-story, four-bedroom home located at 11416 Heathrow Circle in Orland Park sold in January 2013, according to aolrealestate.com The home has four bathrooms and 4,134 square feet of living space. It sits on a 0.70-acre lot. How much did it go for? Pick from the three answers below in our Patch poll. CHECK YOUR ANSWER: Log back on at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Feb.11, to see if you were right. Want to know what's selling in your Patch and throughout the Southland? Check our Local Home Sales tracker, published every Thursday. Orland Park / Tinley Park / Oak Forest Oak Lawn / Palos / Evergreen Park Frankfort / Mokena / New Lenox Homewood / Flossmoor / Chicago Heights
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11416 Heathrow Cir, Orland Park, IL
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Thursday, February 7, 2013
What's selling? A three-bedroom home on West 94th Place in Evergreen Park sold for $125,000.
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Thursday, February 7
A three-bedroom home located at 2624 W. 94th Place in Evergreen Park sold for $125,000. The home has one bathroom and 1,156 square feet of living space. It was built in 1955. The home features hardwood floors and a formal dining space. These properties were sold recently in Evergreen Park, according to Cook County records. Interested in exploring Evergreen Park real estate sales? Check out the Patch Places real estate directory. Curious to see more? See the Jan. 31 edition of Sold!
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3:09 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013
Oh boy this is GREAT NEWS! Our homes went down in value but the sales went up........GEE! I wonder why? These are 1990 prices. 13 years later. more ›