Residential Development Guide
» Far West

Aurora

Illinois’ second largest city, with a population of more than 157,000, is located in the beautiful Fox River Valley 40 miles west of Chicago. Recently, USA Today named Aurora one of 25 fastest growing cities in America. The city’s residents enjoy a vibrant downtown, several theaters, historic sites, museums, parks, and a summerlong festival called Downtown Alive.

Deerbrook
Joe Keim Builders • 630-898-9477

Deerbrook Place
Joe Keim Builders • 630-499-1940

East Bank
Sho-Deen, Inc. • 630-444-8255

Batavia

Batavia, a village of more than 25,000, has a charming downtown, walkways along the Fox River, and is nicknamed “The City of Energy” for its legacy of creative, innovative industries. Batavia is a neighbor of Fermilab, the U.S. Department of Energy’s research facility for high-energy physics.

» Tanglewood Hills

Tanglewood Hills is perfect for the nature lover who is looking for a prestigious new home. This is a neighborhood of stunning custom estate homes surrounded by natural prairie and 100-year-old oaks. Homeowners receive automatic membership in the community Swim & Tennis Club, with a pool, lighted courts and a party room. oliver-hoffmann.com

Tanglewood Hills
Oliver-Hoffmann • 630-357-3300
Jelinek Builders • 630-406-1075
Reese Custom Residences • 842-742-5699
For a complete list of builders, visit the website above.

Elburn

Charming Elburn was largely rural until the 1990s, when the addition of several new neighborhoods spurred a growth phase. Elburn has a solid downtown business district with a small-town feel. Nearby forest preserves cater to the recreation-minded.

Blackberry Creek
B&B Enterprises • 630-584-0042
Stonebreaker Builders • 630-762-8838

Blackberry Ridge
Silvestri Custom Homes • 630-584-6700

Elgin

Bustling Elgin, 40 miles northwest of Chicago, is the eighth-largest city in Illinois. The city has a long tradition of education and invention and is known for its architecture and Victorian-era landmarks. Elgin has wonderful cultural diversity, exceptional schools, active community organizations, and plentiful parks and open space.

» Highland Woods

Highland Woods is an upscale, master-planned community offering single-family homes, townhomes and many life-enriching amenities. The community is accented by gently rolling greenway areas with mature oak groves and has 154 acres of open space. All Highland Woods residents will be members of the community’s Sports Core facility, featuring a fitness room; water park; basketball, tennis and volleyball courts; and a community clubhouse. crown-highlandwoods.com

Bowes Creek Country Club
Toll Brothers • 847-468-1852

Highland Woods
Crown Community Development
• 630-566-2580
For a complete list of builders, visit the website above.

The Oaks Club
Oaks Club Development • 847-697-2000
tamaraoconnor.com

Pingree Creek
Sho-Deen, Inc. • 630-444-8255

Stonebrook
B&B Enterprises • 630-584-0042

Geneva

Geneva is a historic town of 19,000 on the Fox River, with established neighborhoods of eye-catching 19th century architecture. Once the summer home of many Chicago businessmen in the late 1800s, today the village is a growing suburb with cozy appeal. Geneva boasts an award-winning school district, Metra service, and recreation that includes biking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, and horseback riding.

Mill Creek
Havlicek Builders • 630-232-6190
Sho-Deen, Inc. • 630-444-8255

Prairie Glen
Silvestri Custom Homes • 630-584-6700

Lane Custom Homes
Private home sites available • 630-443-4966
lanecustomhomes.com

Naperville

If you’re a child, Naperville is the place to be, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, which called it “the country’s best place to be a kid” in 2004. Naperville is the state’s fourth-largest city, and has the facilities and services to match, including top-ranked schools and a park district that includes 130 parks, four sports complexes, and two golf courses.

Live Downtown Naperville
Live Downtown Naperville Partnership
• 630-355-4141
livedowntownnaperville.com

Ashwood Creek
The Macom Corp. • 630-355-1333
For a complete list of builders, visit ashwoodcreek.com.

Ashwood Park
The Macom Corp. • 630-355-1333
For a complete list of builders, visit macomcorp.com.

Forest View Estates
Forest Custom Homes • 630-820-0882

Private home sites available
Oakley Home Builders • 630-964-6936
oakleyhomebuilders.com

Sutton Place
Fry Properties, Inc. • 630-904-4006
Mikols Construction • 815-436-1188

North Aurora

The growing community of North Aurora is nestled in the Fox River Valley 36 miles west of the Loop. Access to I-88 and beautiful surroundings have made this a popular area in recent years. North Aurora is closely tied to the much larger city of Aurora, its neighbor to the south.

Autumn Ridge
Joe Keim Builders • 630-762-6696

Moose Lake Estates
Gladstone Homes • 630-859-6600

Schaumburg

Schaumburg is a crossroads of commerce. Motorola is headquartered here, and the village is home to Woodfield Mall, the fifth largest in the nation. Though it’s considered the largest center of economic development in Illinois, Schaumburg is still a village of “neighborhoods and neighbors” where quality of life is important. This is a community with excellent schools, 80 miles of bike baths, abundant parks, and homes to fit every lifestyle. In Schaumburg, summer is sweet. Residents can catch a baseball game—it’s the home of a Northern League minor league baseball team—or a show at the Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts’ outdoor stage.

Arbor Glenn
Worthington Homes, Ltd. • 847-697-2000
Tamaraoconnor.com

St. Charles

Located in the heart of the Fox River Valley, St. Charles has a historic downtown surrounded by burgeoning, upscale new subdivisions. Antique shops abound, and the well-known Kane County Flea Market is nearby. Schools and public services are uniformly excellent, and the arts scene is very good. The Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, with its meeting and theater facilities, adds a cosmopolitan air.

» Fox Creek

Fox Creek is a majestic place to live and raise a family, with an ideal location minutes from downtown St. Charles and Geneva. Southampton Homes is currently offering a variety of custom and luxury home packages at Fox Creek, priced between $550,000 and $900,000. The perfect blend of a country atmosphere with a location rich in amenities makes this a great place to call home. SouthamptonHomes.com

» Innisfree

Innisfree, St. Charles’ newest residential community, is nestled on a beautiful piece of property with rolling hills and wooded views. Build your dream home with Avondale Custom Homes, Inc., in this extraordinary setting on spacious home sites between 1.5 and 3.5 acres. The architecturally diverse homes will exemplify craftsmanship, excellence, and luxury living at its finest. AvondaleCustomHomes.com

» Prairie Lakes

Prairie Lakes is a community of 150 outstanding luxury homes minutes from downtown St. Charles and Geneva. Southampton Homes is currently offering a variety of luxury and custom home packages in this neighborhood, priced between $900,000 and $2,900,000. Nearly half of this 224-acre community is comprised of lakes, parks, and walking trails. Minutes away, residents will find a wealth of first class restaurants and retail establishments. SouthamptonHomes.com

» Regency Estates Luxury Town Homes

Regency Estates is a low-maintenance luxury townhome community centrally located in St. Charles. Nestled in an enclave of majestic trees and lush grasslands, this community provides a perfect blend of living and luxury. With first and second floor master retreats, the estate-style townhomes offer a variety of luxurious floor plans, with home packages ranging from $580,000 to $800,000+. RegencyEstatesLLC.com
SouthamptonHomes.com

Corron Estates
Joe Keim Builders • 630-762-6696

Deer Pond Estates
Midwest Custom Homes • 630-443-9393

Fox Creek
Southampton Homes • 630-513-1264

Innisfree
Avondale Custom Homes, Inc.
• 630-584-7106
Havlicek Builders • 630-232-6190

Majestic Oaks
Joe Keim Builders • 630-762-6696

Milestone Row
Milestone Properties STC, LLC
• 630-587-5543

Mission Hills Estates
Midwest Custom Homes • 630-443-9393
SeBern Homes, Inc. • 630-377-7767

Prairie Lakes
B&B Enterprises • 630-584-0042
Darrico Custom Homes • 630-377-8100
John Hall Homes • 630-377-1515
Lane Custom Homes • 630-443-4966
Reese Custom Residences, Inc.
• 630-482-3137
SeBern Homes, Inc. • 630-377-7767
Silvestri Customs Homes • 630-584-6700
Southampton Homes • 630-513-5223
Wielert Custom Homes • 630-554-1122

Regency Estates Town Homes
Southampton Homes • 630-513-5223

The Bluffs of LaFox
John Hall Homes • 630-377-1515

White Oak Woods
Augustine Custom Homes • 630-232-6222

The Windings
Southampton Homes, Inc. • 630-513-1264

Sugar Grove

Sugar Grove’s convenient location just south of I-88 has lead to a boom in residential growth. As the village marks its 50th anniversary in 2007, it has continued to add new homes and recently marked the grand opening of a new retail center. Yet its small-town character is cherished among residents.

» Hannaford Farm

The restored dairy barns at the entrance of Hannaford Farm recall the heritage of these 122 acres. Today, this land is a beautiful neighborhood with two lakes and 40 acres of native prairie open space, with homes priced between $600,000 and $1,600,000. Hannaford Farm’s highlights include a three-acre park with a pavilion and tot lot, bike paths, a fishing area, and the second highest vista in Kane County.

Hannaford Farm
Redbud Properties • 630-879-7222
Amore Homes Inc • 630-232-1581
Didier Custom Homes • 630-587-6300
Ed Saloga Builders Inc. • 630-466-4644
Midwest Custom Homes • 630-443-9393
Weilert Custom Homes • 630-554-1122

Wheaton

Wheaton’s residents enjoy a blend of big-city comforts and small-town charm. This community of 55,000 boasts top-rated schools, a library ranked among the nation’s 10 best, more than 50 beautiful parks, a zoo, and a thriving, picturesque downtown.

Banchard Court
Airhart Construction • 630-665-5700

Courthouse Square
Airhart Construction • 630-665-5700

The Legends of Wheaton
Joe Keim Builders • 630-762-6696

Mackenzie Place
Airhart Construction • 630-665-5700

Woodland Oaks
Airhart Construction • 630-665-5700

Yorkville

Yorkville lies in the heart of Kendall Country, the fastest growing county in Illinois and third fastest in the nation. Something is always happening here, from community festivals to the opening of new businesses and neighborhoods. Flowing through the heart of Yorkville, the Fox River provides canoeing or kayaking and biking along its shores.

» Whitetail Ridge

Located 4½ miles east of downtown Yorkville, Whitetail Ridge offers golf course living in beautiful setting unique to the surrounding area. With 242 luxury ¾-acre homesites surrounding a championship golf course located on a site with over one hundred feet of elevation change, Whitetail Ridge offers a living experience which cannot be matched in the Chicago market. whitetailridge.us

Eagle Crest
Gladstone Homes • 630-553-5588

Whitetail Ridge
Whitetail Ridge Development • 630-554-1705