House Hunt: Five Homes for Sale in Old Town North

With all due respect to all other Western Springs neighborhoods, Old Town North is probably home to the most Village landmarks: , the , the , the , ... oh, and, technically, the , too.

Realtors pushing homes in Old Town North love to stress the terrific location, so this week we found five homes up for sale north of Hillgrove and west of Wolf that—wait for it—have never featured on a House Hunt before! Yes, there are still houses we haven't gotten to (and new ones hit the market all the time.)

Check them out below and above:

1421 Walnut St.—$ 699,000 (Old Town North)

4 bed, 2.1 bath, 3 parking (detached), unknown sq. ft. (house), 12,552 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Elite

A newer listing, only on the market for three days—a 1913 blue American 4-Square on a nearly third-of-an-acre lot. Three full floors; two bedrooms on the second and two bedrooms on the third. White-cabinet kitchen with granite and stainless steel; front porch and back deck with built-in pergola. Realtor: “Original charm with modern upgrades… fantastic!”

4040 Wolf Rd.—$409,000 (Old Town North)

3 bed, 1.1 bath, 2 parking (detached), 1,580 sq. ft. (house), 6,750 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Properties

1919 stucco American 4-square with separate living, dining and family rooms, “sun-drenched” home office, kitchen with granite and black appliances and partially-finished backyard—plus a roof replacement from 2011. (Note: short sale.) Realtor: “Gorgeous landscaped, fenced yard with paver patio… move-in ready!”

1208 Chestnut St.—$500,000 (Old Town North)

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 parking (detached), unknown sq. ft. (house), 6,499 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Elite

1940 Cape Cod-style home close to the Western Springs downtown. Multiple recent updates including carpeting, dishwasher, washer/dryer, roof, air conditioning and exterior paint. Living room with fireplace, master suite, first-floor office and full finished basement. Realtor: “Perfect starter home in the best location!”

1206 Hillgrove Ave.—$ 239,000 (Old Town North)

3 bed, 1.1 bath, 2 parking (detached), unknown (house), unknown sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Properties

Duplex unit on Hillgrove in the heart of the Western Springs downtown. This is the rear-facing unit; includes newer kitchen and baths, hardwood floors, finished basement and 2.5-car garage. Prime location. Part of a homeowner’s association. Realtor: “Freshly decorated with today’s buyer in mind… [A] commuters dream with huge fenced backyard!”

1405 Willow Ave.—$299,900 (Old Town North)

3 bed, 1 bath, 1 parking (attached/detached), unknown sq. ft. (house), 8,250 sq. ft. (lot)

Coldwell Banker Residential

The boxy brick house isn’t the attraction here: it’s a teardown without heat or gas. But the lot is extra-deep (an extra 15 feet) and the location prime for access to the Western Springs Service Club pool, the Theatre of Western Springs and the Village downtown. Lot being sold as-is to construct a brand-new custom home. Realtor: “Living doesn’t get any more convenient than Old Town!”