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This is What $469,000 Will Buy You

For between $459,000 and $469,900, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in Downers Grove, the second is in Woodridge.

1. 3825 Downers Dr., Downers Grove: Priced at $459,000, according to listings.

This is a four-bedroom, four-bathroom, single-family house. The 2,436 square-foot house was built in 1971.

The Orchard Brook house has an updated kitchen with a view of the backyard and a finished basement. The home's family room has a beamed ceiling and custom eight-foot bookshelves, a fireplace and a view of the deck and the backyard. Additionally, the home's subdivision has a pool and clubhouse.

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Realtor source/information: RE/MAX Suburban, (630) 790-1776.

2. 1241 Richfield Ct., Woodridge: Priced at $469,900, according to listings.

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This is a five-bedroom, five-bathroom, single-family house. The 3,313 square-foot house was built in 1991.

The two-story house is located on a cul-de-sac. It has both first-floor and second-floor master suites, hardwood floors on the first floor and a new driveway and stoop. The home's kitchen has granite counters and newer applainces, and the lower-level has a recreation area, exercise room and a fifth bedroom/office. The yard has a deck and a hot tub.

Realtor source/information: Louise Reiss.

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Downers Grove // Darien // Lemont // Woodridge

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