This is What $549,000 Buys You in Wheaton

1. 2061 Windham Circle: Priced at $549,000, according to listings.

This is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home. Built this year (2012), this brand-new Cape Cod style home is 2,625 sq. ft.

The home has hardwood floors, a den and basement. It also features stone construction and has a garage.

This home is located in a neighborhood with Wheaton North High School just a short drive away.

NOTE—There will be an open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for this home on the following dates:

• Nov. 11
• Nov. 18

Realtor source/information: Sharon Ochwat, Realty Executives

2. 1963 Chatham Drive: Priced at $549,000, according to listings.

This is a four-bedroom, four-bathroom home. Built in 1987, this single-family home is 3,716 sq. ft.

The home features hardwood floors and a new gourmet Viking kitchen. You'll also see cathedral ceilings and seven skylights.

There is also a first-floor den, two-car garage, full basement and in-ground heated pool and hot tub. This is in the South Wheaton neighborhood west of Danada.

Realtor source/information: Karen Lippoldt, RE/MAX Suburban

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