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. 1, even if the property may have been sold earlier.

1. $500K, 3 bedrooms / 3 baths

For a price tag of $500,000 ($175 per square foot), the single-family house, built in 2002 and at 21649 Kent Court changed hands in August. The home spans 2,860 square feet of living area, with three bedrooms and three baths. The property comprises a 2,178-square-foot lot.

2. $500K, 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms

At $500,000 ($194 per square foot), the townhouse at 8720 Berkley Court offered another opportunity below the targeted price range when it changed hands in August. This property, built in 2001, provides 2,582 square feet of living space, featuring two bedrooms and two baths, and sits on a 5,466-square-foot lot.

3. $485K, 4 bedrooms / 3 baths

This single-family residence, featuring four bedrooms and three baths, underwent a change of ownership in August. At 2010 Providence Way, the home spans 2,970 square feet and was sold for $485,000, or $163 per square foot. The property sits on a lot measuring 9,148 square feet, and it was built in 2006.