Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze in late August paid $465,000 for a three-bedroom townhome in Vernon Hills.
A Las Vegas native, Odunze, 22, starred at the University of Washington and then was selected by the Bears in the 2024 NFL draft.
In Vernon Hills, Odunze’s new townhome has 2-1/2 bathrooms, a first floor office/den that could be used as a fourth bedroom, an attached two-car garage, a living room with two sliding glass doors that lead to a deck, and a kitchen with new 42-inch white cabinets, upgraded stainless steel appliances and quartzite countertops.
Other features include a newer full-size washer and dryer on the bedroom level and a primary bedroom suite with a walk-in closet, an extra-large extended shower, Annie Selke tile, and a vanity with Carrara marble.
The townhome had been listed for $450,000 and sold through a land trust to Odunze in August for above its asking price.
Real estate agent Jeff Ohm, who represented Odunze in the purchase, did not respond to a request for comment.
The townhome had a $9,715 property tax bill in the 2023 tax year. It also has a $242-a-month homeowners association fee.
Goldsborough is a freelance reporter.
