Thursday, May 16, 2013
Representatives from the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors say there are signs of market acceleration as many south suburbs experienced "notable sales gains" last month compared to one year ago.
Single-family home sales in the Chicago suburbs grew 33.2 percent in April 2013, compared to the same month in 2012, according to data provided by the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe). In the south suburbs, sales in the majority of Patch communities aligned with this trend, with 12 out of 14 towns experiencing an increase in sales and only two towns experiencing a sales decrease. In New Lenox, 25 homes were sold in April 2013—compared to 16 in April 2012. The median price dropped 0.3 percent, from $255,770 to $255,080. READ: NEW HOME SALES IN NEW LENOX Palos Park saw the most growth in the Southland, with eight homes sold in April 2013 and compared to three homes sold one year prior, totaling a 166.7 percent increase in sales. …
Thursday, March 21, 2013
What's selling in New Lenox? A three-bedroom home on John Street sold for $187,000.
A three-bedroom house located at 140 John St. recently sold for $187,000. Built in 1974, this tri-level home includes one and a half baths, a two-car garage and a deck and patio. These properties were sold in New Lenox recently, according to Will County property records. Looking to buy or sell property? Check out our real estate guide.
Monday, March 4, 2013
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 …
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1929 187th St, Homewood, IL
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Saturday, March 2, 2013
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
What's selling in New Lenox? A three-bedroom home in Cedar Road sold for $235,602.
A three-bedroom home located at 408 S. Cedar Rd. in New Lenox sold for $235,602. The home has two bathrooms and 1,055 square feet of living space. It was built in 1970. The home sits on a large lot with mature trees and also features a deck, a front porch and a two-car garage. These properties were sold in New Lenox recently, according to Will County property records. Looking to buy or sell property? Check out our real estate guide.
Foreclosures priced from $184,000 are for sale in New Lenox.
The following properties are listed as foreclosures up for sale in New Lenox, according to Aol Real Estate. Click on each address to view photos of the property. 1. 504 Stafford, New Lenox 60451 Features: 3 beds, 3 baths, 1,475 square feet. Price: $219,000. (Was reduced from $248,125.) 2. 542 Lisson Grove, New Lenox 60451 Features: 2 bed, 3 bath, 1,650 square feet Price: $184,000 Read what village officials said contributes to New Lenox's low foreclosure rate. Looking for more New Lenox foreclosures? Check out the Aol Real Estate page.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Along with an increase in overall sales in January, New Lenox also saw the median price of homes jump 10.2 percent over the same period of time last year, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors.
All total 12 detached, single-family homes sold in New Lenox during January represented a 20 percent increase over January 2012, when 10 homes were sold, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe). There were 27 homes sold in New Lenox during December 2012, compared to 20 sold in December 2011. The median price was also up in January, coming in at $242,500—a 10.2 percent increase over the same month in 2012. The market for detached, single-family homes in suburbs throughout the Southland saw growth in January, MORe reported. MORe gets its statistics from Midwest Real Estate Data. Evergreen Park saw the largest percent increase, with 850 percent more homes sold year over year in January. There were 19 homes sold that month…
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 …
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9207 174th St, Tinley Park, IL
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10 Burris Ct, Palos Heights, IL
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Saturday, February 23, 2013
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
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9932 Major Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
What's selling? A six-bedroom home on Palmer Ranch Drive in New Lenox sold for $510,000.
- PATCH'S HOUSE & HOME
- Ron Kremer
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Thursday, February 21
A two-story, six-bedroom home located at 2405 Palmer Ranch Drive in New Lenox sold for $510,000. The home has 4.5 bathrooms and 6,600 square feet of living space. It was built in 2005. The home features a two-story foyer with a curved staircase and a library with built-in cabinets. It has Transom windows in the dining room. The great room comes equipped with a media center, wet bar and stacked stone fireplace. The home also has a gourmet kitchen. These properties were sold in New Lenox recently, according to Will County property records. Looking to buy, sell or rent a property? Consult the Patch Places Real Estate directory. Curious to see more? See last week's Sold! column.
Bill Sheridan
5:06 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013
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