This is What $469,000-$475,000 Will Buy You

1. 1288 Drawbridge Lane, Lemont: Priced at $475,000, according to listings.

This is a five-bedroom, four-bathroom, single-family house. The 3,300 square-foot house was built in 1994.

This elegant two-story brick home is located in a senior community and features hardwood floors and plenty of windows to let in natural light – as well as cozy fireplaces, a beautiful modern kitchen with granite countertops, spacious dining room, family room and full basement.

Realtor source/information: Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell (815) 838-7030

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

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 appliances, 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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