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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Sold! Local Home Sales: March 21 Edition

What's selling in the Orland area? A home in Orland Park sold for $290,000.

A six-bedroom home located at 7943 Sycamore Dr. in Orland Park recently sold for $290,000. The house has 3 bathrooms, is 1,721 square feet and it sits on a 9,161-square-foot lot.   Orland Hills These properties were sold in Orland Hills recently, according to Cook County property records. Orland Park These properties were sold in Orland Park recently, according to Cook County and Will County property records. Looking to buy or sell property? Check out our real estate guide. 

Monday, March 4, 2013

This is What $125,000 Buys You

One home is vintage 1917. The other has undergone extensive rehab. Both are selling for about $125,000. Do you have a favorite?

1. 1300 Schilling Ave., Chicago Heights. Asking price: $125,000, according to realtor listings. This is a two-story brick home built in 1917. It has four bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 2,860 square feet of living space. The home features original hardwood floors, molding and trim. It period lighting fixtures, five-panel doors, a claw bathtub and an ice/milk/cream holding cubicle in the kitchen. The home has an updated electric system and some newer windows. The home has an eat-in kitchen, separate dining room, enclosed front porch and an unfinished basment. The master bedroom measures 19x14. The home sits on a lot that is 77x129. 2. 1929 W. 187th St., Homewood. Asking price: $122,900, according to realtor listings. Status: Contingent, short …

Saturday, March 2, 2013

How Much Did Your Neighbor Pay?

Sixteen percent of Patch responders correctly guessed how much one of their Southland neighbors paid for his home. The answer: A) $257,000.

A two-story, five-bedroom home located at 5905 Orange Lane in Oak Forest sold in October 2012, according to aolrealestate.com. The home has three bathrooms and 2,122 square feet of living space. And it has a two-car detached garage. How much did it go for? Pick from one of three answers below in our Patch poll. CHECK BACK ON MONDAY: Log on at 10:15 a.m. Monday, March 4, to see if you were right. Want to know what's selling in your Patch and throughout the Southland? Check our Local Home Sales tracker, published every Thursday. Orland Park / Tinley Park / Oak Forest Oak Lawn / Palos / Evergreen Park Frankfort / Mokena / New Lenox Homewood / Flossmoor / Chicago Heights

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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Sold! Local Home Sales: Feb. 28 Edition

What's selling in the Orland area? A home in Orland Hills sold for $130,000.

A two-bedroom home located at 9358 Meadowview Dr. in Orland Hills sold for $130,000. It has 1.5 bathrooms and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. There's also a loft that could potentially be converted two a third bedroom.  Orland Hills These properties were sold in Orland Hills recently, according to Cook County property records. Orland Park These properties were sold in Orland Park recently, according to Cook County and Will County property records. Looking to buy or sell property? Check out our real estate guide. 

Monday, February 25, 2013

Pool or Privacy? This is What $400K Will Buy You

For about $400,000, you could buy a two-story home with a backyard pool, or a one-story home with a large, secluded back yard. What's it going to be?

1. 9207 174th St., Tinley Park. Asking price: $399,900, according to realtor listings.  This is a two-story, four-bedroom home with 3.5 bathrooms. The home has 3,192 square feet of living space and was built in 1992. The home features a large backyard with an in-ground pool and a deck, as well as a wet bar in the basement and first-floor laundry.  There's also a wood-burning fireplace and an abundance of skylights. The master bedroom measures 20x14.  2. 10 Burris Ct., Palos Heights. Asking price:  $399,900, according to realtor listings.  This is a one-story, four-bedroom home with 4.5 bathrooms. The home has 3,071 square feet of living space and was built in 1978. The home is tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac and features a large back …

Saturday, February 23, 2013

UPDATE: How Much Did Your Neighbor Pay?

Seventy-three percent of Patch responders guessed how much one of their Southland neighbors paid for this home. The correct answer: A) $362,500.

A four-bedroom home located at 9932 Major Ave. in Oak Lawn sold in October 2012, according to aolrealestate.com. The home has three bathrooms and 3,480 square feet of living space. It sits on a 7,906 square-foot lot.  How much did it go for? $362,500. Congratulations if you guessed correctly!  Want to know what's selling in your Patch and throughout the Southland? Check our Local Home Sales tracker, published every Thursday. Orland Park / Tinley Park / Oak Forest Oak Lawn / Palos / Evergreen Park Frankfort / Mokena / New Lenox Homewood / Flossmoor / Chicago Heights

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Sold! Local Home Sales: Feb. 21 Edition

What's selling? A four-bedroom home on Blue Heron Drive in Orland Park sold for $335,000.

A two-story, four-bedroom home located at 16906 Blue Heron Drive in Orland Park sold for $335,000. The home has 2.5 bathrooms and 3,228 square feet of living space. It was built in 1990. The home features an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and an island preparation station. It has a family room with a fireplace and a finished basement. The home comes with a two-car attached garage. Orland Hills These properties were sold in Orland Hills recently, according to Cook County property records. Orland Park These properties were sold in Orland Park recently, according to Cook County property records. These properties were sold in Orland Park recently, according to Will County property records. Want to see more properties? See recent home …

Monday, February 18, 2013

This is What $100,000 Buys You

Here is a sampling of what $100,000 could buy you in two Southland communities—Frankfort Square and New Lenox. Do you want to rethink your budget?

1. 7619 W. Benton Drive, Frankfort Square. Asking: $100,000, according to realtor listings. This is a three-bedroom ranch home that is listed as contingent/short sale. It has one bathroom and 982 square feet of living space. The garage has been converted into a family room. The home has a newer roof and newer windows. In the back yard, there is a deck and a shed. The master bedroom measures 12x14. The home is within walking distance of the park district and offers easy access to I-80. It sits on a lot that measures 58x122x62x121. 2. 125 W. 4th Ave., New Lenox. Asking: $95,000, according to realtor listings. This is a 1.5-story, three-bedroom home that is listed as contingent/short sale. It has two bathrooms and a 1.5-car detached garage. …

Saturday, February 16, 2013

UPDATE: How Much Did Your Neighbor Pay?

Fifty-eight percent of Patch responders guessed how much one of their Southland neighbors paid for this home. The correct answer: C) $145,000.

A three-bedroom home located at 472 8th St. in Chicago Heights sold in October 2012, according to aolrealestate.com. The home has three bathrooms and 2,553 square feet of living space. It sits on a 0.29-acre lot. How much did it go for? Pick from the three answers below in our Patch poll. CHECK YOUR ANSWER: Log back on at 10:15 a.m. Monday, Feb.18, to see if you were right. Want to know what's selling in your Patch and throughout the Southland? Check our Local Home Sales tracker, published every Thursday. Orland Park / Tinley Park / Oak Forest Oak Lawn / Palos / Evergreen Park Frankfort / Mokena / New Lenox Homewood / Flossmoor / Chicago Heights

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Sold! Local Home Sales: Feb. 14 Edition

What's selling? A four-bedroom home on West 157th Street in Orland Park sold for $300,000.

A two-story, four-bedroom Georgian-style home located at 7912 W. 157th St. in Orland Park sold for $300,000. The home has 2.5 bathrooms and 2,937 square feet of living space. It was built in 1995. The home features a two-story chandelier foyer and oak staircase. It has a trey ceiling, wet bar and fireplace in the family room and a formal dining room. The home comes equipped with a two-car attached garage. Orland Hills These properties were sold in Orland Hills recently, according to Cook County property records. Orland Park These properties were sold in Orland Park recently, according to Cook County property records. These properties were sold in Orland Park recently, according to Will County property records. Want to see more properties? …

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