Community Corner
This is What $560,000 Will Buy You
For between $550,000 and $560,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in Oak Park, the second is in Forest Park.
1. 1228 Columbian Ave., Oak Park: Priced at $560,000, according to listings.
This is a three-bedroom, four-bathroom single-family house. The 2,490 house was built in 1929.
Located on a 6,199 square-foot lot, the home's living room has arched windows and art glass, and the dining room opens to a sun room/office. The newer kitchen has granite counters, storage space and opens to a mudroom. Additionally, the home's landscaped yard has a brick patio and a privacy fence.
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Realtor source/information: Greer Haseman, Gagliardo Realty Associates, LLC.
2. 1103 Lathrop Ave., Forest Park: Priced at $549,900, according to listings.
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This is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom single-family house. The 3,000 square-foot house was built in 2004.
Located on a 6,752 square-foot lot, the custom-built Victorian home has hardwood floors, oak stairs and crown molding. The kitchen has 42-inch cherry-stained cabinets, granite counters and a butlers' pantry. Additionally, the master suite has a tray ceiling and a whirlpool tub. The fully-fenced yard has a two-tier deck and a two car garage.
Realtor source/information: Beth Seibert, Prudential Rubloff.
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