House Hunt: Five Ranch Homes for Sale in the Village

So, apparently building ranch-style houses was a huge thing in the 1950s, and Wikipedia backs me up on this. Really, we found five ranch houses for sale in Western Springs that we'd never profiled before and four out of five were built in the same two-year span, from 1956-1957. Perhaps baby-boom families were afraid of heights?

Or perhaps they just found second stories to be superfluous, and knew how to make the most out of ground levels. Ranch homes are so-named for their resemblence to, well, homes built on actual ranches, so if you yearn for an era of cattle-wrangling and ten-gallon hats, these homes may appeal!

Check them out above and below:

5317 Johnson Ave.—$359,500 (Springdale)

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, less than a block from Springdale Park. Cherry hardwoods on the lower level and in bathrooms. Updates in the last decade to the roof, furnace, water heater, windows, front door and more. Finished partial basment and fenced backyard. Realtor: "Opportunity knocks... spacious and elegant... a real treasure!"

705 53rd St.—$399,900 (Springdale)

3 bed, 3 bath, 2 parking (attached), 1,792 sq. ft. (house), 11,250 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Market

1957 brick step ranch right across the street from Springdale Park. Kitchen with breakfast area and seperate formal dining room. Newer lower-level carpeting and windows. Large deck overlooking professionally landscaped backyard. Full finished basement. Realtor: "Spacious... beautiful views of park!"

1333 Reid St.—$339,900 (Old Town North)

3 bed, 1.1 bath, 2 parking (detached), unknown sq. ft. (house), 7,500 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Properties

1956 ranch in southern Old Town North close to the downtown, the Theatre and the Village pool. Interior suprisingly spacious with two fireplaces, a rec room and a full finished basement. Impressive fenced and landscaped backyard with a large party-friendly patio. Realtor: "Wonderful opportunity in prime, walk-to-everything location!"

5429 Central Ave.—$288,888 (Forest Hills)

2 bed, 1 bath, 1 parking (attached), unknown sq. ft. (house), 9,350 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX County Line

1956 gray-brick ranch in southern Forest Hills on a cul-de-sac street. Home features a white-painted interior, hardwood floors under carpet, a full unfinished basement, a washer and dryer and a fenced yard. Realtor: "Great investment!"

4939 Woodland Ave.—$999,900 (Forest Hills)

4 bed, 3 bath, 3 parking (detached), unknown sq. ft. (house), 18,326 sq. ft. (lot)

Skydan Real Estate Sales, LLC

1953 red-brick ranch on one of Western Springs' largest lots with a three-car garage; however, home is not being shown and is entire lot is being sold as-is. Realtor: "Ready for a new home! Build your dream home!"