5 Illinois Homes under $500k

Two blocks from Davis Street L and Metra stations, and nearby vibrant downtown Evanston shops and restaurants. Large two bedroom, two full bathroom end unit with tree-top views. Updated kitchen with new granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

Listing details: Large bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom. Both bathrooms have new granite top vanities. Entire home is freshly painted and ready to move into! Includes an indoor, heated parking space. Walking distance from downtown Evanston, a movie theater, Northwestern University campus and Lake Michigan. Rent cap not yet reached in this building.

This beautiful, spacious home is on a 1.60-acre landscaped lot with walking paths, perennial gardens, and a wooded backyard with mature trees. The stunning two-story foyer looks outdoors where you are surrounded by views of nature.

Listing details: The location is private and just minutes from Galena and Dubuque. This home has it all!

The Home Alone House in Algonquin? Perhaps! And you could be the new owner of this great home. Located on a cul-de-sac in the fabulous subdivision of Gaslight West. This property back to The Dixie Briggs Fromm Nature Preserve. There used to be a trail, but it is overgrown now.

Listing details: You’ll need to “blaze” your own trail to the Fen. This Savannah Model need some updating, but the bones are in great shape. Don’t miss this one owner home was built in 1988 and still has those 1988 vibes! 3 floors, 4 large bedrooms. Main bedroom has attached sitting rm with fireplace.

Amazing 4.18 Acre property with Well-Maintained, Clean, Multi-Use Outbuilding (2012) and Nice 3 Bedroom Ranch Home w/ 2 Car Garage, Full Basement, Appliances and Fenced Yard. This Awesome Building and beautiful countryside property and home are suitable for many purposes.

Listing details: Bring your ideas! Ravens Husky Haven occupied the Professionally Designed and Fully Finished 42 X 81 Outbuilding. The fresh custom building boasts 3400 Sq Ft with Full Concrete Floors, and 2 HVAC Systems.

This spacious home is on a quiet cul-de-sac in sought-after Presidential Manor on a 1.09-acre lot. In addition to 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a huge upper-level bonus room, this property also offers a spacious finished walkout lower level including a gym, rec room, bedroom, full bath, and plenty of storage.

Listing details: Directly outside the lower-level family room is a hot tub which makes for a great place to relax. The sunroom is situated off the family room on the main level and just off the kitchen where there are sliders leading to the deck. If you like to spread your wings, this is the place for you! Conveniently located just minutes from charming Galena, Illinois.