What $175,000 buys in the metro area

Built in 1956, this three-bedroom, one-bathroom house has 1,555 square feet and features a newer roof and central air conditioning, three bedrooms on one level, hardwood floors and natural woodwork, eat-in kitchen, full finished basement, patio and two-car detached garage. Listed by Douglas Lees, Re/Max Advantage Plus, 952-470-7603.

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Built in 1892, this three-bedroom, one-bathroom house in the Como neighborhood, has 1,621 square feet and features three bedrooms on one level, central air conditioning, formal dining room, natural walnut kitchen cabinets, front and back porches, partial basement and two-car detached garage on a double lot. Listed by Mary and James Sommerfield, Edina Realty, 651-644-4121.

Built in 1957, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom house has 1,167 square feet and features all living facilities on one level, formal dining room, fireplace, hardwood floors, full unfinished basement, deck, fenced yard and two-car attached garage. Listed by MaryJane Meehan, Real Living 1st MSP Realty, 952-465-0177.

Note: Listings active as of Dec. 22.

Photos provided by Douglas Lees/Mary and James Sommerfield/MaryJane Meehan