House Hunt: Five Homes for Sale Built in the ‘80s

How do you remember the ‘80s? Personally, I was only alive for about a quarter of ‘em, which is a pity because I’m rather enamored of the goofy music and various kitsch culture. Everything I’ve ever seen set in the ‘80s just looks so vibrant, before the ’90s became all about grunge and serious business.

We actually couldn’t find five houses in Western Springs for sale that were built in the ‘80s—we found four, and tossed in one from 1979 to round it out. But it’s a condo, so… that counts somehow, right? (Also suggested: reading this while listening to Michael Jackson or Poison or Run D.M.C.)

Check them out above and below:

16 46th St.—$529,900 (Ridge Acres)

4 bed, 3 bath, 2 parking (attached), 2,395 sq. ft. (house), 7,000 sq. ft. (lot)

Adams & Myers Realtors, INC

1984 colonial cedar home in the very eastern part of the Ridge Acres neighborhood. Interior color-coordinated in neutral pastel; house features formal living and dining rooms, first-floor office and laundry and huge stylish unfinished basement. Fenced private backyard with patio. Many updates from 2008: windows, patio door, siding, gutters, fence. Realtor: “Very inviting… a must-see!”

1142 Birch Lane—$649,000 (Ridgewood)

4 bed, 3.1 bath, 2 parking (2 attached garage), 3,374 sq. ft. (house), 12,780 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Elite

A 1985 home with superb privacy landscaping, as well as a backyard patio, sheds and playset. Home is remodeled and up to date, and includes hardwood floors on the main level and a sunroom. Realtor: "Remodeled to stay keeping with the standards of today’s all-American home… A master suite to end all!"

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!" 

5804 Wolf Rd. Unit B-4—$140,000 (Ridgewood)

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

Ryan Hill Realty, LLC

One of Western Springs’ rare condominiums and a tremendously inexpensive way to live in the Village. Features fresh paint inside and out, plus in-unit laundry with washer and dryer, Realtor: “Fall in love with this professional managed property!”

3920 Hampton Ave.—$669,000 (Old Town North)

4 bed, 2.1 bath, 2 parking (attached), 3,200 sq. ft. (house), 9,134 sq. ft. (lot)

RE/MAX Properties

Supersized 1988 contemporary cedar home on a corner lot just across the street from Sereda Park. Boasts vaulted ceilings, fireplace in master suit, skylights, kitchen with breakfast room leading to fenced deck with pergola. Rec room in fully-finished enormous basment. Realtor: "Outstanding!"