House Hunt: Five Homes Newly on the Market IX

Sometimes, finding exactly five houses that match a particular theme for House Hunt can be a bit tricky. This week, it wasn't!

In the past week, exactly five homes have gone on sale in Western Springs, including two in Ridgewood. And, actually, all of them are fairly average-to-below-average prices for the Village.

Check them out:

701 Ogden Ave.—$399,900 (Field Park)

3 bed, 3.1 bath, 2 parking (attached), 2,448 sq. ft. (house), 7,776 sq. ft. (lot)

Charles Rutenberg Realty

A 1989 prairie-style home on a corner lot—despite the Ogden address, the home faces Johnson Avenue. Two-story family room and eating area; master bedroom splits off to sitting room with fireplace; finished basement. Realtor: “A very cool home in need of updating… warranty included!" 

3939 Central Ave.—$399,000 (Old Town North)

3 bed, 1.1 bath, 1 parking (detached), unknown sq. ft. (house), 9,300 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Properties

1929 homey brick English house in a thickly-treed lot. Beamed ceilings and two fireplaces with a large backyard; first floor has family room, butler’s pantry and breakfast room along with living room and separate dining room. Realtor: “Ready for your updating to become the house of your dreams!”

5612 Lawn Dr.—$449,000 (RIdgewood)

3 bed, 2.1 bath, 2 parking (attached), unknown sq. ft. (house), 10,463 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Elite

1968 brick-and-frame split-level in the heart of Ridgewood. Large back lawn with brick patio. Hardwood floors under carpet in the bedrooms; living room, dining room and family room with fireplace; rec room and laundry room in partially-finished basement with extra storage space. Sold as-is. Realtor: “Needs your TLC touches to turn this into a treasure; great room sizes!”

5704 Grand Ave.—$560,000 (Ridgewood)

4 bed, 2.1 bath, 2.5 parking (attached), 3,154 sq. ft. (house), 12,600 sq. ft. (lot)

Green Acres Realty Corp.

1967 English-style brick-and-stucco large executive home on a notably sizable lot. Complete with family room with fireplace, library and landscaped yard and gardens, plus workroom and (unfinished) basement. Realtor: “Private park-like setting… stunning picture-perfect two-story… large rooms!” 

5317 Johnson Ave.—$379,500 (Forest Hills)

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 parking (attached), unknown sq. ft. (house), 7,500 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX of Naperville 

1957 step ranch in Springdale, extremely close to Springdale Park. Updates in the last decade to room, furnace, water heater, windows, door and more. Cherry stained hardwood floors; backyard with large tree. Realtor: “Opportunity knocks; quality home in a dream location… spacious and elegant… a real treasure!”