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This is What $499,000 Buys You

For $499,000, you could purchase one of two comparably-priced homes. The first one is located in Hinsdale, the second one in Clarendon Hills.

1. 532 Phillippa Street, Hinsdale. Asking: $499,999, according to realtor listings.

This is a three-bedroom, two-bath home built in 1958. The 1,486 square-foot home features a glazed maple kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.

Newly-refinished hardwood floors are featured throughout the home, which also features a freshly-painted interior and exterior. A new room was added in 2008.

The single-family home features a pergola on a back patio in the landscaped yard.

Realtor listing source/information: Nancy Schneider, Coldwell Banker.

2. 402 1/2 Hudson Ave., Clarendon Hills. Asking: $499,000, according to realtor listings.

This is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home that sits on a quarter acre of land. The single-family home was built in 1978.

The home features an updated, eat-in kitchen with a center island, granite counter tops, hardwood floors and a skylight.

Close to Hosek Park and Walker School, the home also features new carpet in the formal living and dining rooms. Additionally, the family room has a raised brick hearth fireplace.

Realtor listing source/information: Donald Burque, Coldwell Banker.

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Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills // Burr Ridge

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.

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