House Hunt: Five White Homes for Sale in Western Springs

Why white homes? Why not? It's June and getting hot, so maybe a house that absorbs a bit less sunlight would save a few bucks on your heating bill. Plus, they have a sort of regal look, right? Like your very own personal Taj Mahal?

For whatever reason, this week we spotlight a few of the whitest homes currently for sale in Western Springs. It's not all the white homes for sale, but it's a good sample of ones we haven't mentioned before! And we tried to find the whitest around.

Check them out here and above:

4705 Commonwealth Ave.—$799,900 (Commonwealth)

4 bed, 2.1 bath, 2 parking (attached), 3,117 sq. ft. (house), 8,289 sq. ft. (lot)

ERA Team Feinstein, LLC

White-brick 2000 traditional home near the entrance to Commonwealth, just across 47th Street from Spring Rock Park. Master suite has double-door entry and granite whirlpool with separate shower; kitchen has granite counters, island and breakfast bar and opens to a sunny family room with fireplace overlooking the back deck and backyard. Realtor: "Waiting for your finishes!"

5235 Central Ave.—$969,000 (Forest Hills)

5 bed, 5 bath, 3 parking (attached), 4.348 sq. ft. (house), 11,761 sq. ft. (lot)

James Lowe, Broker

2002 EIFS/stone traditional with trademark Forest Hills luxury, including a 20'x40' in-ground heated pool and huge back deck. Gourmet kitchen with granite and stainless steel, "decadent" master suite, family room with wet bar, two fireplaces, three-car garage and partially-finished basement. A custom-build. Realtor: "One of the best blocks in Western Springs!"

5727 Grand Ave—$729,900 (Ridgewood)

5 bed, 3.1 bath, 2 parking (attached), 3,382 sq. ft. (house), 10,564 sq. ft. (lot)

Realty Executives Service

New listing, only online for a couple of days! A 1969 Ridgewood aluminum/stone colonial with custom maple kitchen (breakfast bar and island) opens to family room with fireplace. Spacious room sizes; back patio and landscaped yard. Realtor: "Beautiful, updated... set on a fabulous lot. Inviting front porch welcomes you!"

4130 Grand Ave.—$649,900 (Old Town North)

4 bed, 2.1 bath, 2 parking (detached), unknown sq. ft. (house), 11,400 sq. ft. (lot)

Charles Rutenberg Realty

Vintage 1923 home in Old Town North. Features formal living room and dining room, enclosed front porch, stained-glass windows, family room and oversized yard. Centralized location close to Grand Avenue Community Center and Thomas Ford Memorial Library. Realtor: "Lovely... great floor plan... wonderfully maintained!"

3917 Garden Ave.—$323,000 (Old Town North)

4 bed, 3 bath, 2 parking (detached), unknown sq. ft. (house), 6,600 sq. ft. (lot)

Prudential Rubloff

Cute white-brick cottage on an Old Town North cul-de-sac right next to Sereda Park. Many updates from its 1927 build, including granite/stainless-steel kitchen, hardwood floors, new full bathroom and new washer/dryer. Fenced yard is professionally landscaped and complete with driveway gate. Realtor: "Sold as-is... Charm abounds!"