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This is What $300,000 Will Buy You

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

1. 440 Wexford Drive, Lemont: Priced at $299,900, according to listings.

This is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom, 2,833 square-foot single family house build in 1994.

The two-story house has a porch, deck and balcony, a full roughed-in basement, fireplace, granite counters, oak railing, two-story living room, hardwood floors throughout, central vacuum, three-car garage, large back yard and upgraded lighting.

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Realtor source/information: Smith & Partners Realty Group, Plainfield.

2. 3308 Parkside Dr., Woodridge: Priced at $299,900, according to listings.

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This is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom, 2,076 square-foot single family house built in 1986.

The two-story house has skylights, a fireplace, a large basement and a roomy two car garage. Located on a cul de sac, the house also has new laminate floors, carpet, light fixtures and stainless steel refrigerator.

Realtor source/information: Gloria Nowotarski, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Naperville.

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Downers Grove // Darien // Lemont // Woodridge

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