House Hunt: Five Homes Newly on the Market X

No matter what they say about the housing market, houses haven't stopped going on sale in Western Springs, and we like to drop periodic reminders of that fact in the form of "newly-on-the-market" House Hunts.

Here's the five latest to open up, all within the last two weeks:

4325 Central Ave.—$924,500 (Old Town North)

5 bed, 3.1 bath, unknown parking (attached), 3,100 sq. ft. (house), 6,441 sq. ft. (lot)

Coldwell Banker Residential

1924 stuco home with plenty of modern updates. Updated kitchen and master suite/family room addition. Sun room, screened porch, workshop in garage. Large backyard has ground-level brick patio. Partially-finished basement with bathroom. Realtor: "Location, location, location for this fine family home in the best part of town!"

217 53rd St.—$531,000 (Springdale)

4 bed, 4.1 bath, 2 parking (attached), 1,647 sq. ft. (house), 8,751 sq. ft. (lot)

Coldwell Banker Residential

1961 home in the heart of Springdale. Features master suite with whirlpool, kitchen with granite counters, island and stainless-steel appliances, sun room with skylights and faulted ceilings and fully-finished basement. Fireplace in living room. Short sale as-is. Realtor: "Beautiful home... lovely tree-lined street!"

3971 Western Ave.—$364,000 (Old Town North)

4 bed, 3 bath, 2 parking (detached), unknown sq. ft. (house), 7,260 sq. ft. (lot)

Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL

New listing just three days old! 1959 tan-brick ranch home in the northwestern corner of the Village. Includes large eat-in kitchen, living room with fireplace and complete finished basement with a second fireplace. Fenced backyard has a swingset. Realtor: "Very solid home in need of some updating, but very livable!"

4136 Gilbert Ave.—$289,000 (Field Park)

3 bed, 2 bath, 2.5 parking (2.5 detached garage), unknown sq. ft. (house), unknown sq. ft. (lot)

Realty Executives Service

Brick Cape Cod-style home on Gilbert Avenue just across from Gilbert Park. New windows and fresh paint, hardwood floors and several upgrades. Huge backyard with stone patio, gardens and brick outdoor fireplace. Realtor: "Commuter's dream!"

5400 Franklin Ave.—$1,089,000 (Springdale)

4 bed, 3.1 bath, 1 parking (attached), unknown sq. ft. (house), 8,775 sq. ft. (lot)

For Sale by Owner

2006 custom-built Springdale home; just six years old. Features a three-seasons room and a fully-finished basement. For sale by owner. Seller: "High-end cabinetry and hardwood flooring throughout!"