Wednesday, April 17, 2013
What's selling? A three-bedroom home on South Ridgeland Avenue in Oak Lawn sold for $162,000.
A three-bedroom, split-level home located at 9116 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Oak Lawn sold for $162,000. The home features two full baths, a 12-by-15-foot master bedroom, lower level, partial basement and rec room, and kitchen with an eating area. It has 1,320 square feet of living space. The home was built in 1979. These properties were recently sold in Oak Lawn, according to Cook County records. About this column: Each week, Sold! highlights a bit of information about a recent home sale to offer some perspective on the housing market.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
What's selling in Oak Lawn? A vintage three-bedroom home on Paxton Road sold for $68,000.
A 1948 three-bedroom house located at 4940 Paxton Rd. recently sold for $68,000. The 1,350 brick home has a fenced yard, one bathroom and a one-car garage. These properties were recently sold in Oak Lawn, according to Cook County records. Get more housing market news in our real estate guide.
Friday, March 15, 2013
What's selling in Oak Lawn? A brick bungalow on 92nd Street sold for $134,000.
A brick bungalow located at 4933 Harnew Road South in Oak Lawn sold for $134,000. The home has three bedrooms, two full baths and 1,145 square feet of living space. It was built in 1957 and includes a basement rec room and two-car detached garage with a side driving. Some TLC and updates are needed. These properties were recently sold in Oak Lawn, according to Cook County records. Get more housing market news in our real estate guide.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
What's selling? A six-bedroom bungalow on South Karlov Avenue sold for $179,000.
A six-bedroom bungalow located at 10544 S. Karlov Ave. in Oak Lawn sold for $179,000. The spacious, well-maintained home has 2.5 bathroms and 2,537 square feet of living space. It was built in 1964. The home features a marble fireplace, a full finished basement with a second fireplace, laundry room, and workshop, a separate dining room and a huge eat-in country kitchen. There’s also a balcony on the master bedroom, a 6,997-square-foot lot, and a four-car garage with enough room to park an RV or boat. About this column: Each week, Sold! highlights a bit of information about a recent home sale to offer some perspective on the housing market. Get more housing market news in our real estate guide.
Monday, March 4, 2013
One home is vintage 1917. The other has undergone extensive rehab. Both are selling for about $125,000. Do you have a favorite?
1. 1300 Schilling Ave., Chicago Heights. Asking price: $125,000, according to realtor listings. This is a two-story brick home built in 1917. It has four bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 2,860 square feet of living space. The home features original hardwood floors, molding and trim. It period lighting fixtures, five-panel doors, a claw bathtub and an ice/milk/cream holding cubicle in the kitchen. The home has an updated electric system and some newer windows. The home has an eat-in kitchen, separate dining room, enclosed front porch and an unfinished basment. The master bedroom measures 19x14. The home sits on a lot that is 77x129. 2. 1929 W. 187th St., Homewood. Asking price: $122,900, according to realtor listings. Status: Contingent, short …
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Saturday, March 2, 2013
Sixteen percent of Patch responders correctly guessed how much one of their Southland neighbors paid for his home. The answer: A) $257,000.
A two-story, five-bedroom home located at 5905 Orange Lane in Oak Forest sold in October 2012, according to aolrealestate.com. The home has three bathrooms and 2,122 square feet of living space. And it has a two-car detached garage. How much did it go for? Pick from one of three answers below in our Patch poll. CHECK BACK ON MONDAY: Log on at 10:15 a.m. Monday, March 4, 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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Thursday, February 28, 2013
What's selling in Oak Lawn? A step ranch in 92nd Street sold for $272,000.
A three-bedroom step-ranch located at 6556 1/2 W. 92nd St. in Oak Lawn sold for $272,000. The home has 3.5 bathrooms and 1,950 square feet of living space. It was built in 2000. The home features an open floor plan, a recently updated kitchen and a fireplace in the family rooms. There's also a finished basement and a patio that leads to a large yard. These properties were recently sold in Oak Lawn, according to Cook County records. Get more housing market news in our real estate guide.
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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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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Thursday, February 21, 2013
What's selling? A three-bedroom home on South Major Avenue in Oak Lawn sold for $244,000.
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- Ron Kremer
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Thursday, February 21
A three-bedroom step-ranch located at 9912 S. Major Ave. in Oak Lawn sold for $244,000. The home has 2.5 bathrooms and 1,875 square feet of living space. It was built in 1978. The home features a leaded glass entry door and parquet floors. It has Thermopane casement windows. The kitchen features granite counters and oak cabinets. The home comes equipped with a two-car attached garage. These properties were recently sold in Oak Lawn, according to Cook County records. About this column: Each week, Sold! highlights a bit of information about a recent home sale to offer some perspective on the housing market.
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