House Hunt: Five Homes for Sale Closest to LTHS South

Among all the great things about living in Western Springs, the right to attend surely ranks as one of the most important for families (at least, those families with a public-school bent.)

From each of this week's homes, Lyons Township's south campus—the home of most of her athletic fields, theatre program, pool, Corral and, of course, freshmen and sophomores—is a mere hop, skip and a jump away (and for three of them, you could probably drop the hop and skip.)

There are loads of benefits to living this close to such an esteemed public high school, and with any of these five homes, you could! Check them out above and below:

318 47th St.—$347,500 (Ridge Acres)

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 parking (2 detached), 1,775 sq. ft. (house), unknown sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Properties

Open house this Sunday! 1907 farmhouse with old-timey vibe, featured multiple times in Country Sampler, with maple/oak hardwood floors, kitchen with island and hutch, living room and remodeled den, stone fireplace  and full unfinished basement with exterior access. Realtor: "Perfect for entertaining... great walk-to locale!"

658 Courtland Cir.—$799,900 (Springdale)

5 bed, 4.1 bath,  parking ( detached), 2,500 sq. ft. (house), unknown sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Properties

Whopping 1960 colonial on corner lot. Family appeal with updated kitchen and breakfast area, plus rec room and game area in beautiful partially-finished basement. Back patio with overhang is a particular highlight, overlooking landscaped backyard. Realtor: "Absolute best value in this price range... great family home!"

4626 Harvey Ave.—$559,900 (Ridge Acres)

4 bed, 3 bath, 2 parking (2 detached garage), 2,500 sq. ft. (house), 9,630 sq. ft. (lot)

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL

A 1958 squarish all-brick home on a deep lot. Location close to downtown touted; updates include kitchen (stainless steel and granite,) all windows and second bathroom. "Spacious" living room and dining room, along with finished basement. Realtor: "Step inside and prepare to be wowed... it's all here—great space and value!"

210 51st Pl.—$565,000 (Springdale)

6 bed, 4 bath, 2 parking (attached,) unknown sq. ft. (house), 8,750 sq. ft. (lot)

Coldwell Banker Residential

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 home like this come available!"

204 47^th St.—$234,000 (Ridge Acres)

3 bed, 2, bath, 2 parking (detached,) unknown sq. ft. (house), 6,250 sq. ft. (lot)

Prudential American Homes

Still around (we've featured it three times before,) once priced at nearly $270,000, and more of a bargain now than ever! This home may need a bit of repair, but it’s worth it for the stone fireplace, 2 1/2-car garage and location near Ridge Acres Park. Realtor says, “charming cape with plenty of room and loads of potential… could be a handyman special, bring your ideas!”