Tinley Park Home Sales Up 88.9% From a Year Ago

But home prices decreased slightly over the same period, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors. The organization says there are signs of market acceleration as many south suburbs experienced 'notable sales gains' in April.

Single-family home sales in Tinley Park jumped 88.9 percent in April 2013 compared to the same time last year. But home prices saw a slight decrease of 7.2 percent during the same time period, according to data provided by the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors (MORe). Overall, the Chicago suburbs grew 33.2 percent between April 2012 and April 2013. 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. READ: Check Out the New Homes on Sale in Tinley Park  In Tinley Park, 34 homes were sold in April 2013—compared to 18 in April 2012. The median price dropped 7.2 percent, from $213,805 to $198,320…

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Sold! Local Home Sales: March 21 Edition

What's selling in Tinley Park? A vintage Cape Cod style home with horse barn and koi pond sold for $340,000 on Parkside Avenue.

A vintage Cape Cod house at 17400 Parkside Ave. recently sold for $340,000. The home was built in 1954 and has three bedrooms and one and a half baths. It also includes a two-tier cedar deck, two-stall horse barn and koi pond. The property borders Cook County Forest Preserve. These properties were sold in Tinley Park recently, according to Cook County property records. These properties were sold in Tinley Park recently, according to Will County records. Looking to buy or sell property? Check out our real estate guide.

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Tinley Park Sees Annual Increase in Home Sales in February

Sales are up 200 percent in Tinley. 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 Tinley Park grew by 200 percent last month, and they increased 41 percent in the Chicago suburbs during that time, 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 …

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Look Up Property Sales in Tinley Park

Want to see who sold their home in Cook County? Patch has compiled a searchable ongoing list of property sales in Cook County, based on data from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds.

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 Tinley Park? A four-bedroom home in Glenshire Street sold for $308,000.

A four-bedroom home located at 9030 Glenshire St. sold for $308,000. The home has three bedrooms and 3,743 square feet of living space. The brick home was built in 2003. It features a four-car garage, a spacious kitchen with an island, a fireplace in the family room and a walk-in closet in every bedroom.  These properties were sold in Tinley Park recently, according to Cook County property records. These properties were sold in Tinley Park recently, according to Will County 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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How Much Did Your Neighbor Pay?

A four-bedroom home in Oak Lawn sits on a large lot, but how much did it go for? Take our poll and check back to see if you're right.

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? Pick from the three answers below in our Patch poll. CHECK YOUR ANSWER: Log back on at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 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.   Two Ways to Stay Connected to Tinley Park Patch:

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