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This is What $300,000 Buys You

For $300,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first one is located in Downers Grove, the second one in Darien.

1. 1434 63rd St., Downers Grove: Priced at $299,900, according to listings.

This is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom single-family home located on a 2/3-plus acre lot. Built in 1978, the 2,112 square-foot home includes an updated kitchen, a first-floor family room with a stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling and skylights.

Hardwood floors are located in the living and dining rooms, and the bathrooms are remodeled. Additionally, the lower-level second family/recreation room includes a wet bar and full bath.

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Outside, the home features a large deck and a fully-fenced backyard.

Realtor/source information: Liz Chalberg, Coldwell Banker.

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2. 7301 Summit Road, Darien: Priced at $300,000, according to listings.

This is a 2,200 square-foot single-family home. The home, built in 1978, features a brick ranch floor plan, with a slightly-raised bedroom level.

The home includes a large eat-in kitchen with a planning desk and breakfast counter. A floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace is located in the family room. There is also a large basement.

Additionally, there is hardwood under the carpet.

Realtor/source information: Jerry Hoffman, Keller Williams.

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Downers Grove // Darien // Lemont // Woodridge

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