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This is What $250,000 Will Buy You

For $250,000, you could have one of two comparably-priced homes. The first one is located in Plainfield, the second is in Romeoville.

1. 1901 Arbor Gate Ct., Plainfield: Priced at $250,000, according to listings.

This is a six-bedroom, four-bathroom house. The 3,096 square-foot single-family house was built in 2001.

The home includes a fireplace in the family room, a first-floor den, a large kitchen with a pantry, and a patio with a pergola. Additionally, the home has two master bedrooms and a full finished basement with a rec room, bar and sixth bedroom.

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Realtor source/information: Ellen Williams-Williams Team, Coldwell Banker.

2. 790 N. Sleepy Hollow Ln., Romeoville: Priced at $247,740, according to listings.

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This three-bedroom, three-bathroom single-family house. The 2,300 new-construction home was built in 2012.

The home's luxury master bath suite has a volume ceiling, separate shower and soaker tub with tile and mosaics, and a raised double-bowl vanity. Additionally, the kitchen includes upgraded cabinets and granite counters. The home also has a two-car garage and a full basement.

Realtor source/information: New Home Star LLC, (630) 989-0524.

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Plainfield // Romeoville // Bolingbrook

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