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This is What $329,000 Will Buy You

For $329,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first home is in Oak Park, the second in River Forest.

1. 740 Forest Ave., Oak Park: Priced at $329,000, according to listings.

This is three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family house. Built in 1893, the home is 1,284 square feet.

The bungalow-style home includes a breakfast room adjacent to the kitchen, and a newer bathroom with a shower, sleigh spa tub and double-bowl vanity. A third bedroom and a new bathroom is located in the basement. Additionally, the home includes a wet bar, a large family room, and refinished hardwood floors.

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Realtor source/information: Kurt Fiedler, (708) 771-8040 Ext. 312. Gagliardo Realty.

2. 326 Park Ave., River Forest: Priced at $329,000, according to listings.

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This is a three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom single-family home. The 1,189 square-foot home was built in 1948.

The brick Cape Cod-style home features hardwood floors, a ceramic tile bath and stainless-steel appliances. Additionally, the house includes a large fenced yard with a patio and screened-in porch.

Realtor source/information: Anne Brennan, (708)917-6379, Gagliardo Realty.

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Oak Park-River Forest // Forest Park

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