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This is What $545,000 Will Buy You

For about $545,000, you could buy one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is in Bolingbrook, the second is in Plainfield.

1. 1838 Pampas Circle, Bolingbrook: Priced at $544,900, according to listings.

This is a five-bedroom, four-bathroom, 3,219 square-foot single-family house built in 2005.

The home's eat-in kitchen has 42-inch cherry cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The home has hardwood floors on its first level, upstairs foyer and hallway. The home's family room has a custom fireplace, and the finished basement has a full bathroom and guest quarters. The fenced yard has a sprinkler system.

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Realtor source/information: The Dan Firks Team.

2. 12908 Peppertree Dr., Plainfield: Priced at $539,900, according to listings.

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This is a five-bedroom, six-bathroom, 4,450 square-foot single-family house built in 2009.

The home's kitchen has an oversized island, custom cabinets, a Viking appliance package, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and granite counters and backsplash and opens to a sun room. The home's family room has a fireplace and a wet bar, and its master suite has his-and-her walk-in closets.  Additionally, the home has vaulted ceilings, custom trim work through out, and a screened porch.

Realtor source/information: Marta Bocska.

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Plainfield // Romeoville // Bolingbrook

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