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This is What $150,000 Will Buy You

For $150,000, you could buy one of two comparably-priced homes. The first is located in Oswego, the second is in Montgomery.

1. 24 Christian Ct., Oswego: Priced at $150,000, according to listings.

This is a four-bedroom, four-bathroom house. The 1,900 square-foot single-family home was built in 1998.

The home includes new counters in the eat-in kitchen, crown molding in most rooms, a finished basement that has a full bathroom, and a formal living room. The home's family room has a fireplace and a built-in entertainment center. Additionally, the home has first-floor laundry.

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Realtor source/information: Nancy Bamforth, (630) 896-3100, Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell - Oswego.

2. 1310 Manning Ave., Montgomery: Priced at $149,900, according to listings.

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This is a two-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse. The 1,678 square-foot house was built in 2005.

This former model unit includes a finished lower level with a large family room, full  bathroom and laundry room. Additionally, the home has cathedral ceilings in the living and dining rooms and kitchen. It also has a walk-out balcony and a master suite.

Realtor source/information: Luanne Hollingshead, Keller Williams Realty Infinity.

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Oswego // Yorkville // Montgomery

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