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 Sept. 8, even if the property may have been sold earlier.

1. $500K

Priced at $500,000 (equivalent to $263 per square foot), this detached house, constructed in 1981 and situated at 25300 Hill Road, was sold in August. The home spans 1,900 square feet of living area. The property comprises a 5.0-acre lot.

2. $490K, 4 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms

In August, a single-family house, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, at 16347 West Cagwin Drive, changed ownership. The property, covering 2,809 square feet, was built in 2002 and was sold for $490,000, which calculates to $174 per square foot. The lot size encompasses 9,583 square feet.

3. $490K, 3 bedrooms / 3 baths

This single-family home, featuring three bedrooms and three bathrooms, underwent a change of ownership in August. At 1831 Red Bud Road, the home spans 1,782 square feet and was sold for $490,000, or $275 per square foot. The property sits on a lot measuring 10,019 square feet, and it was built in 1996.