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This is What $300,000 Will Buy You

For $300,000, you could buy one of two comparably-priced homes. The first one is in Woodridge, the second in Darien.

1. 3312 Creekside Ct., Woodridge: Priced at $300,000, according to listings.

This is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom, 2,546 square-foot home.

The home includes updates to its roof, windows, blinds, doors, furnace, air conditioning, and garage door. It also has skylights and vaulted ceilings. Additionally, the home's master bedroom has a walk-in closet, and double sinks, a shower and a whirpool tub.

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Realtor source/information: Max Kolbeck, Coldwell Banker.

2. 1016 Oak Fern Ln., Darien: Priced at $299,900.

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This is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse. The 2,500 square-foot house was built in 1987.

The home includes an eat-in kitchen with skylights, a fireplace in the living room, and a dining rom. Additionally, its master bedroom includes a sitting room, bathroom, deck and walk-in closet. The home also has a two-car garage and a full basement.

Realtor source/information: Michael Lavorato, d'aprile properties, llc.

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Downers Grove // Darien // Lemont // Woodridge

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