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This is What $250,000 Will Buy You

For $250,000, you could buy one of two comparably-priced homes. The first one is in La Grange, the second in Western Springs.

1. 444 S. Catherine Ave., La Grange: Priced at $250,000, according to listings.

This is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom single-family home that was built in 1892.

The remodeled Historic District farmhouse includes a renovated kitchen that has granite counter tops, a breakfast bar, new appliances and a custom tile floor. The living room, dining room and both bedrooms have new hardwood floors.

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The bathroom has a stone tile floor and custom fixtures, and the house also has enclosed front and back porches. Additionally, the house has a new roof, siding, gutters, windows and driveway.

Realtor source/information: Joe Thorne, Coldwell Banker.

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2. 4328 Western Ave., Western Springs: Priced at $249,900, according to listings.

This is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom townhome.

The split-level townhome includes a formal living room and dining room, an ea-in kitchen, and updated baths with Kohler fixtures and ceramic tiles. Additionally, the home has oak floors, a private paver brick patio and pergola.

The home also has new windows throughout, new siding, gutters and hot water heater, as well as a tear-off roof.

Realtor source/information: John Kross, (855) 824-4672.

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La Grange and La Grange Park // Western Springs

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