This is What $189,000 Will Buy You

1. 600 Fourth St., Lemont: Priced at $187,900, according to listings.

This is a five-bedroom, two-bathroom single family house. The 1,332 square-foot house was built in 1986.

This nice brick ranch home has three bedrooms on the upper floor and two in the basement, as well as a family room with fireplace, a huge yard with pool, attached garage, central air conditioning, patio area and sun room.

Realtor source/information: RE/MAX One Team, (630) 257-7600.

2. 2 Swallow Ct., Woodridge: Priced at $189,900, according to listings.

This is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family house. The 1,800 square-foot house was built in 1978.

The ranch home's kitchen has maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a built-in wine rack, ambient lighting, a breakfast area and an eating area open to the family room. Additionally, the home has new lighting, flooring, paint and six-panel doors. It also has a backyard patio.

Realtor source/information: RE/MAX Professionals Select, (630) 904-6400.

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Downers Grove // Darien // Lemont // Woodridge

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