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This is What $225,000 Buys You

Is it all about price point for you? Or location? Here, two comparably priced homes are selling for about $225,000. Do you consider one a better buy than the other?

1. 5409 W. Jessica Drive, Oak Forest. Asking price: $224,873, according to realtor listings.

This three-step ranch home has three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 2,235 square feet of living space. It comes equipped with a large living room/dining room combo area and an eat-in kitchen that opens to a sunken living room with a fireplace.

The master bedroom features tray ceilings and has its own bathroom and walk-in closet. The home has a tall, look-out basement, fenced yard and patio. It was built in 1990.

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The home sits on a lot that measures 60x210.

2. 12858 S. Forestview Road, Palos Heights. Asking price: $225,000, according to realtor listings.

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This raised ranch home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,350 square feet of living space. It comes equipped with wood laminate flooring, an eat-in kitchen and finished basement.

There is a master bedroom on the main floor. The dining room measures 12x11 and the family room checks in at 18x13.

The home was built in 1963. It sits on a lot that measures 70x141.

Realtor listing source/information: David J. Cobb, Re/Max Realty.

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