Frankfort Home Sales Up from a Year Ago

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 Frankfort, 15 homes were sold in April 2013—compared to 12 in April 2012. The median price dropped 11.6 percent, from $353,500 in 2012 to $312,500.  READ: NEW HOMES FOR SALE IN FRANKFORT. 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 …

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Sold! Local Home Sales: March 21 Edition

What's selling in Frankfort? A home on Georgetown Road recently sold for $447,241.

A Georgian home located at 21422 Georgetown Rd. recently sold for $447,241. The 3,669-square-foot four-bedroom house was built in 1998. It has three baths, high ceilings, new carpeting, granite countertops, a two-car garage and a patio. These properties were sold in Frankfort recently, according to Will County property records. Looking to buy or sell property? Check out our real estate guide. 

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Frankfort Sees Annual Increase in Home Sales

In Frankfort sales are up 25 percent. Representatives from the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors say affordable prices and low interest rates have created a "perfect storm" of buyer-friendly conditions.

Frankfort Sees Annual Increase in Home Sales

Sales are up 25 percent in Frankfort. Representatives from the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors say affordable prices and low interest rates have created a "perfect storm" of buyer-friendly conditions.

Single-family home sales in the Chicago suburbs grew 41 percent in February 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 10 out of 14 towns experiencing an increase in sales, three towns experiencing a sales decrease and one town remaining the same year-over-year. Evergreen Park saw the most growth in the Southland, with 23 homes sold in February 2013 and only five homes sold one year prior, totaling a 360 percent increase in sales. Sales in Palos Hills decreased by the largest percentage in the area, dropping from three houses sold in February 2012 to one house sold a …

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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 …

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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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Sold! Local Home Sales: Feb. 28 Edition

What's selling in Frankfort? A four-bedroom home in Pembrook Drive sold for $225,000.

A four-bedroom home located at 22217 Pembrook Dr. in Frankfort sold for $225,000. It has 2.5 bathrooms and 2,600 square feet of living space. It was built in 1994. The home features all new kitchen appliances, a fireplace and a deck with a large back yard.  These properties were sold in Frankfort recently, according to Will County property records. Looking to buy or sell property? Check out our real estate guide. 

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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 …

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January Home Sales: Frankfort Starts 2013 With Year Over Year Increase

Approximately 40 percent more homes were sold in Frankfort in January 2013 compared to January 2012, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors.

The housing market in Frankfort saw a significant year over year increase in home sales in January 2013, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors. 17 homes were sold in Frankfort in January 2013, compared to 12 sold in January 2012, for a 41.7 percent increase year over year. Median home value in Frankfort decreased, however, dropping 5.9 percent, from $297,500 in January 2012 to $280,000 in January 2013. 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 in 2013 …

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