Homes Listed on eBay

Homeowners are turning to alternative channels to sell their properties. EBay lets sellers put their home up for bidding, or list it at a fixed or negotiable price. A look at three homes and how they are described on the auction site.

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PLACE/PRICE: Montgomery, Ill. / $254,900

PROPERTY TAX: $4,700 annually

THE PROPERTY: 2,000 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths

DESCRIPTION: Master suite has a vaulted ceiling and custom-remodeled walk-in closet with built-in drawers. The master bath has dual sinks, a linen closet and a skylight.

NOTABLE: Twelve online photos highlight this 2002 home. The eBay ad also points buyers to a virtual tour at buyowner.com. The 30-day, $150 flat-fee listing expires April 10.

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PLACE/PRICE: Orlando, Fla. / $399,000

PROPERTY TAX: $1,500 annually*

THE PROPERTY: 2,400 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths

DESCRIPTION: On a wooded lot bordering a conservation forest, this home has a new roof and porcelain tile throughout. It has an attached one-bedroom apartment that may be used for the in-laws or as a rental.

NOTABLE: The 90-day ad for this home -- which was built in 1986 and is situated on 1.5 acres -- costs $300. The listing expires May 5.

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PLACE/PRICE: Liberty Lake, Wash / $715,000

PROPERTY TAX: $7,283 annually*

THE PROPERTY: 8,300 square feet with 7 bedrooms and 5 baths

DESCRIPTION: The oversized main-level family room is adjacent to the kitchen. This 1997 custom-built home has a wet bar and a floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace with an embedded wood-burning stove.

NOTABLE: This 8.8-acre property has a creek running through it. Bidding begins at about $500,000 below the appraised value and ends April 1.

Note: *Approximate values for primary residence

Source: www.ebay.com

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