This is What $149,000 Will Buy You
For about $149,000, you could buy one of two comparably-priced homes. The first one is in Darien, the second is in Downers Grove.
1. 8313 Portsmouth Dr., Darien: Priced at $149,900, according to listings.
This is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom, 700 square-foot condo built in 1972.
The townhouse-style condo has a private entrance, a deck, halogen lighting, and a garage. Additionally, the living and dining rooms has maple Pergo laminate flooring. The home's kitchen has new white cabinets, new appliances, and ceramic tile flooring, and the bathroom has a new vanity Kohler high-rise toilet.
Realtor source/information: Quin OBrien
2. 5930 Belmont Rd., Downers Grove: Priced at $149,900, according to listings.
This is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family house built in 1965.
The tri-level house includes ceramic tile in the foyer, hardwood flooring, and a kitchen that has a door to the finished walkout and recreational basement. Additionally, the home has a third-floor bedroom and a family room with a fireplace.
Realtor source/information: Open Path Realty, (773) 359-4029.
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