This is What $250,000 Buys You
For $250,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first one is located in Bolingbrook, the second one in Plainfield.
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1. 401 Cumberland Lane, Bolingbrook: Priced at $249,900, according to realtor listings.
This is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom single-family home sits on the waterfront. The 2,000 square-foot home was built in 1970.
The home features a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite. Brazilian hardwood floors are found throughout the home. The master bedroom has a private bath, as well as a balcony overlooking a pond.
The house also has a tank-less water heater and newer furnace, air conditioning, roof and windows.
Realtor source/information: Debra Brisolara, Coldwell Banker.
2. 22530 Reserve Circle, Plainfield: Priced at $249,900, according to realtor listings.
This is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom single-family home. The 3,042 square-foot home was built in 2001.
Located close to I-55, the new-traditional home features an attached garage, central air and forced heat.
Realtor source/information: Kevin Dahm.
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Plainfield // Romeoville // Bolingbrook
Out of these two homes, which one would you buy? In the comments, tell us how your house hunt is going. Those selling homes can use Patch to help spread the word.
Henry
10:57 am on Friday, October 5, 2012
There is NO-WAY I would pay $125.00 for a home in Bolingbrook. Poor performing schools, crime, too much low income housing, high taxes, etc...
Henry
10:57 am on Friday, October 5, 2012
$125.00 a square foot.
Uncle Jesus
1:55 pm on Friday, October 5, 2012
The price per square foot is not a valid comparrison because the Plainfield home looks like a short sale. The photos of the Bolingbrook home show rooms with furniture, while the Plainfield home is empty and has all white walls even though the home is 11 years old. The Plainfield home looks like a forclosure that has been spiffed up and sold under market value. It's nice, but not average for the area.
tom
2:30 pm on Friday, October 5, 2012
It's a traditional sale according to the listing.
"Great relocation property that is not a short sale or foreclosure, ready for a quick close!".
The location isn't great being right off 126.
Also, the taxes are pretty high. Almost $9,000!
Henry
2:00 pm on Friday, October 5, 2012
Thanks Steve, but I was not comparing the two homes. The thought of paying $125.00 a square foot for any home in Bolingbrook, is about $40.00 per square foot too much in my books.