This is What $250,000 Buys You

Make a side-by-side comparison of two comparably priced townhomes, one in Orland Park and the other in Palos Park. Then, draw your own conclusions. Both offer all the comforts of home, minus the yard work.

By Ron Kremer
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July 23, 2012

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Do you need two bedrooms or three? Would you prefer Orland Park or Palos Park? So many choices ... let your fingers do the shopping here.

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Do you need two bedrooms or three? Would you prefer Orland Park or Palos Park? So many choices ... let your fingers do the shopping here.

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The asking price for a two-bedroom townhome located at 9404 W. 141st St. in Orland Park is $249,500.

Credit Todd Probasco/Main Street Real Estate, Inc.

The kitchen at 9404 W. 141st St. in Orland Park features an island preparation station, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops.

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There are two full bathrooms and one half-bathroom in the townhome located at 9404 W. 141st St. in Orland Park

Credit Todd Probasco/Main Street Real Estate, Inc.

The asking price for a three-bedroom townhome located at 11615 South Old Prague in Palos Park is $249,900.

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Here is a glimpse of the kitchen in the townhome at 11615 South Old Prague in Palos Park.

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1. 9404 W. 141st St., Orland Park. Asking price: $249,500, according to realtor listings.

This is a two-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhome with easy access in and out of Orland Park. Both bedrooms have full bathrooms. The townhome features stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, granite countertops and an island preparation station.

It is located near the mall and several parks. It is within walking distance of the new Metra train station. The townhome has a finished lower-level family room, attached two-car garage and deck.

Realtor listing source/information: Todd Probasco, Main Street Real Estate, Inc.

2. 11615 South Old Prague, Palos Park. Asking price: $249,900, according to realtor listings.

This is a three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhome on a corner lot. It features a family room with a stone fireplace, two-story foyer with a crystal light fixture and a private master bath.

The townhome has 2,100 square feet of living space. It is located near Palos Hospital and the Metra train station. The townhome has a separate dining room with french doors that open to the living room. It comes equipped with a double-sized patio.

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

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9:04 am on Monday, July 23, 2012

How do I find out about renting a condo in Orland Park?

Ben Feldheim

11:10 am on Monday, July 23, 2012

Try our PatchList section, which runs once a week usually toward the end of the week.

http://orlandpark.patch.com/articles/patchlist-southland-rental-properties-dafdf2b5

Ben Feldheim

11:12 am on Monday, July 23, 2012

This photo is for an Orland Park home: http://orlandpark.patch.com/articles/patchlist-southland-rental-properties-dafdf2b5#photo-9437609

Karen Schultz

8:58 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012

Please visit http://www.yournxthome.com to take a look at a home / resort 5 bedroom, 3 bath contmemporary quad level that can be transformed to accomodate shared living / suite with its own entrance.