This is What $275,000 Buys You

1. 1122 Howard St.: Priced at $275,000, according to listings.

This is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home. Built in 1948, this place is 1,803 sq. ft.

New hardwood floors were installed in July in the living room, dining room and hallway. There are two first-floor bedrooms and a spacious second-floor bedroom, with two other rooms.

There is a full basement with outside access, plus the Metra Union Pacific-West line and Wheaton College are within walking distance.

Realtor source/information: RE/MAX Cornerstone, 630-686-7900

2. 1124 Webster Ave.: Priced at $275,000, according to listings.

This is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom home. This 1,120 sq. ft. space was built in 1926.

The cottage-style home includes a full bathroom and garage.

The home has central air conditioning and asphalt roofing. It is two blocks east of the 1122 Howard St. listing.

Realtor source/information: Baird & Warner, 630-469-1855

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