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This is What $150,000 Will Buy You

For about $150,000, you could buy one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in Plainfield, the second is in Bolingbrook.

1. 21834 W. Juneau Dr., Plainfield: Priced at $150,000, according to listings.

This is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, 2,000 square-foot single family house built in 1995.

The house includes a finished basement with a fourth bedroom, rec room and built-in cabinets. The home also has a family room, an eat-in kitchen, and new roof and siding. Additionally, it has a large patio, a fenced yard and new siding.

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Realtor source/information: Leslie Hobbs, (855) 443-2865.

2. 453 Wright Ct., Bolingbrook: Priced at $149,900, according to listings.

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This is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom, 1,640 square-foot townhouse built in 1980.

The townhome's kitchen and bathrooms are updated, and the home also has new light fixtures, paint and an extra-deep garage. Additionally, its master bedroom has a full bathroom and a walk-in closet. The home also has a sliding glass door that opens to a patio and green space.

Realtor source/information: Debbie Jurgensen

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Plainfield // Romeoville // Bolingbrook

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