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 Will 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 Sept. 29, even if the property may have been sold earlier.

1. $500K

For a price tag of $500,000, the single-family home, built in 2002 and at 3 Arbors Edge Court changed hands in September. The home spans 620 square feet of living area. The property comprises a 12,632-square-foot lot.

2. $495K, 4 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms

At $495,000 ($257 per square foot), the detached house at 1518 Schafer Ave. offered another opportunity below the targeted price range when it changed hands in September. This property, built in 1999, provides 1,928 square feet of living space, featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and sits on a 12,809-square-foot lot.

3. $485K, 4 bedrooms / 3 baths

Priced at $485,000 (equivalent to $189 per square foot), this single-family house, constructed in 2007 and situated at 20905 Lakewoods Lane, was sold in September. The home spans 2,562 square feet of living area, with four bedrooms and three baths. The property comprises an 11,761-square-foot lot.