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Friday, October 26, 2012

This is What $250,000 Will Buy You

For $250,000 you could buy one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is in Plainfield, the second in Bolingbrook.

1. 11730 Wolf Creek Ln., Plainfield: Priced at $249,900, according to listings. This is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom single-family house. The 2,568 square-foot home was built in 2003. The house includes nine-foot ceilings, a two-story foyer, formal living and dining rooms. The kitchen includes 42" cabinets and a large island. The large family room includes a fireplace, and the home also has a bonus loft. Additionally, the house has dual staircases, first-floor laundry, a brick-paver patio and a fenced yard.  Realtor source/information: John Wilt, Real Star Realty. 2. 374 Blackfoot Dr., Bolingbrook: Priced at $250,000, according to listings. This is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family house. The 1,800 square-foot house was built …

Concerned

10:48 am on Friday, October 26, 2012

I wouldn't spend $250,000 to live in Romeoville or Plainfield! Too many foreclosed, empty houses in this area bring down the property values. Not to mention the finishes on both those homes are a little dated. For that price, I would expect more.   more ›

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