Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region in the past week. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Kane County, all of which featured homes under $500,000.

Below, we provide an overview of the top three properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.

Please note that the properties in the list below are for real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 28, even if the property may have been sold earlier.

1. $500K, 4 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms

Priced at $500,000 (equivalent to $195 per square foot), this single-family house, constructed in 2001 and situated at 126 Schmidt Drive, was sold in July. The home spans 2,558 square feet of living area, with four bedrooms and three baths. The property comprises a 15,947-square-foot lot.

2. $500K, 3 bedrooms / 2 baths

In July, a single-family residence, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, at 504 Fellows Street, changed ownership. The property, covering 1,817 square feet, was built in 1984 and was sold for $500,000, which calculates to $275 per square foot. The lot size encompasses 9,900 square feet.

3. $498K, 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms

This detached house, featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, underwent a change of ownership in July. At 7N775 Lilac Lane, the home spans 1,218 square feet and was sold for $498,000, or $409 per square foot. The property sits on a lot measuring 0.8 acres, and it was built in 1976.