For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Will County, here’s what sold for or under $500,000 in the past week.

Here, we provide a breakdown of the top three properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.

Please note that the properties in the list below are for real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Aug. 18, even if the property may have been sold earlier.

1. $500K, 4 bedrooms / 3 baths

For a price tag of $500,000 ($197 per square foot), the single-family house, built in 2001 and at 16324 Pepperwood Trail changed hands in August. The home spans 2,537 square feet of living area, with four bedrooms and three baths. The property comprises a 6,900-square-foot lot.

2. $500K, 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms

At $500,000 ($264 per square foot), the townhouse at 16243 Hummingbird Hill Drive offered another opportunity below the targeted price range when it changed hands in July. This property, built in 1996, provides 1,896 square feet of living space, featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and sits on a 2,776-square-foot lot.

3. $495K, 3 bedrooms / 2 baths

In August, a detached house, with three bedrooms and two baths, at 310 East Division Street, changed ownership. The property, covering 1,596 square feet, was built in 1928 and was sold for $495,000, which calculates to $310 per square foot. The lot size encompasses 9,585 square feet.