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This is What $150,000 Will Buy You

For about $150,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in Downers Grove, the second is in Woodridge.

1. 1884 Brighton St., Downers Grove: Priced at $150,000, according to listings.

This is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom, 1,400 square-foot townhouse built in 1989.

The end-unit townhome's bathrooms and kitchen have ceramic tile, and the dining room and living room has laminate flooring. The living room also has a fireplace. Appliances will be included with the purchase of the home.

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Realtor source/information: Necie Tagle, Prudential Starck Realtors Schaumburg.

2. 7612 Walnut Ave., Woodridge: Priced at $151,900, according to listings.

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This is three-bedroom, one-bathroom single-family house built in 1962.

The home has a vaulted ceiling in the living room, storage in the lower-level family room, and a laundry room. Additionally, the home has an extra bathroom with a shower, a large yard and a two-car garage.

Realtor source/information: Smith Partners & Associates Inc.

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Downers Grove // Darien // Lemont // Woodridge

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