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I’ve been driving past the Ashford Place models that popped up on Caton Farm Rd. in Plainfield last year for a while now.  I’ve been meaning to stop in something always seemed to keep me getting in there.

A few weeks ago, my oldest son and I stopped in at the Ashford Place sales center and took a look around their two beautifully decorated models; the Halden and the Stanhope. 

I immediately fell in love with Ashford Place’s,  Stanhope model.  It was beautifully decorated in a pale aqua and cream color pallet.  We have big family so its only natural for me to gravitate toward the biggest home they had to offer, but it was a beautiful and highly functional layout.  I especially loved the extra large laundry room that was located right off the garage. 

The front closet was big enough to store even the largest families collection of outerwear!  Mittens, hats, scarves, and gloves… Oh, the possibilities!  I seriously have never seen a “walk-in” front closet before.  Yes, it was a walk-in closet big enough to make even the most well equipped master bedroom jealous!!!

There are 7 floor plans to choose from, and 2 models available to view.  Base prices range from $262,600 to $321,100 and optional features and upgrades will add to the actual cost.

Ashford Place is also part of the Plainfield Consolidated 202 School District .

I stopped back at the sales office for a while and talked to Susan Lanucha who is the general sales manager at the office.  We discussed the fact that, at the moment, there really arent very many new home builders still left in Plainfield.  A lot of the land has already been built on and there isn’t much open land left for development the way it was in the late 90’s.  She said that Smykal Associates have been building homes in Chicago and the suburbs for the past 136 years. 

Thats a long time!

Now in its 5th generation, the Smykal family business has built over 17,000 homes in the Chicago land area.  So many builders and developers are facing hard times right now along with the rest of the country.  On the heels of the sub-prime lending fall-out, its nice to see a family owned business with such longevity.

If you are looking for a new construction home in Plainfield its not too late, and its still a great time to buy!  Id love to have another excuse to get over to see them again.  Call me at 630-673-6233 to set up a time to preview the models!

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Mayfair by Leach Homes in Plainfield, IL began construction in 1993 and was completed in 1999. The neighborhood consists of a almost 1,000 homes located near Caton Farm Rd. between River Rd and County Line Rd. across from the Ashford Place subdivision and bordering the Clearwater Springs/Aspen Falls neighborhood.

Mayfair includes about 10 different floor plans ranging between 3 and 4 bedrooms, all of which include basements. There are several ranch style homes available in the neighborhood as well as bi-level, tri-level and quad-level homes.

Closed house prices in Mayfair from January through June 1 2008:

The closed comps from the last 6 months are about what you can expect to pay for Plainfield homes in the Mayfair subdivision. Prices will vary on the condition and amenities of each individual property.

Mayfair does have a neighborhood park and is within walking distance to the elementary school in many areas of the neighborhood.

The schools that are part of the Mayfair neighborhood are Meadow View Elementary, Aux Sable Middle School and Plainfield South High School which are part of the Plainfield Consolidated School #204 District.

The Plainfield Chamber of Commerce has information on many of the local area businesses, as well as Plainfield community information available on their website.

If your still not sure where to find your next home in Plainfield, give me call at 630-673-6233 or sign up for free access to Plainfield property searches.

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Are you looking for a new home in Plainfield?  There are a lot of Plainfield neighborhoods to chose from but I’m making it easy for you to preview these neighborhoods from the comfort of your own home to narrow down your search for Plainfield real estate.  Subscribe to my site and all of the newest information about Plainfield and Naperville Real Estate will come directly to your inbox!

Clearwater Springs and Aspen Falls are combined subdivisions located near the intersection of County Line and Caton Farm roads.  Several local area builders have contributed to the architecture of the neighborhood as the land was bought and sold twice by different developers in the late 90’s.

Two of the most prominent builders were Phoenix (Aspen Falls) and Montalbano Builders (Clearwater Springs) which completed the Plainfield subdivision in late 2005.  With one of the most striking subdivision entrances in Plainfield, the two tiered stone waterfall at the Caton Farm entrance is a focal point of the neighborhood. 

Meadow View Elementary is within walking distance to most homes in the neighborhood, and bus service picks up the students that attend Aux Sable Jr. High and Plainfield South Highschool. Joliet Junior College is about 10 miles east and south in neighboring Joliet.

The yearly association of $250 payable by January 30th to the Mirage Homeowners Association, covers the expense of the landscape of the common areas; as well as the operation of the waterfall, fountains and aerators for the 3 ponds within the neighborhood. The park and gazebo are located off of the bike trail and are not accessible by car, which is a safety feature designed with children in mind.

The single family homes in Clearwater Springs and Aspen Falls are currently listed between $227,000 and $329,000 and the town homes range in price from $159,000 to $225,000.

The Clearwater Springs and Aspen Falls subdivision is conveniently located near interstate I-55, shopping and dining. 

If you are considering a new home purchase in Plainfield, I can help you find exactly what you are looking for. Call me at 630-673-6233 and I will help you find the perfect home.

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Plainfield, IL is located approximately 45 minutes southwest of downtown Chicago, on the border of the neighboring communities of Naperville, Romeoville, Joliet, Shorewood, Bolingbrook and Aurora.

Real estate in Plainfield exploded in the mid to early 90’s as a new generation of home buyers sought affordable housing in the suburbs of the Chicago. Easy access to interstate I-55, the highly publicized Plainfield school district, and low county real estate taxes made Plainfield a top choice for buyers looking for affordable new construction. Plainfield became an alternative to the older communities in the northwest suburbs.

Approximately 18 years after the buzz that made Plainfield one of the top 5 fastest growing cities in the nation, it is still going strong. As a 9 year resident of the community, I have personally seen the landscape changes that appeared to occur on a weekly basis.

A number of builders have moved in and out of Plainfield over the years like, Pulte, Neuman Homes, Lennar, Leach Homes, Phoenix Builders, Cambridge Homes, Lakewood Homes, Montalbano; not to mention the countless individual Plainfield custom home builders.

Plainfield is home to the Plainfield Community Consolidated School District #202 which serves not only Plainfield, but areas of Joliet, Bolingbrook and Romeoville. With 16 Elementary Schools, 7 Middle Schools, and 4 High Schools, it is one of the largest schools in the area.

The Plainfield Park district is especially large as well, and is quick to keep up with the needs of it’s growing community. The Plainfield Park district offers programs for both the young and old.

Shopping and dining is convenient from every neighborhood in Plainfield. Two new open air shopping centers are beginning construction this summer which are scheduled to open in 2009. The Louis Joliet Mall is conveniently located near I-55 and Route 30, and nearby Fox Valley Mall and Bolingbrook’s new Promenade are also close alternatives. My other site, Living In Plainfield, profiles individual establishments to give newcomers to Plainfield a little bit of a directory to the community.

The restaurant industry quickly realized the need for family dining in Plainfield, and now there’s an amazing selection of both independent and national restaurants in the area like Bacci’s, Moe Joe’s, Chesdan’s, Gunthers, Buffalo Wild Wings, Applebee’s, Lonestar, Outback, TGI Fridays, Red Robbin, Steak and Shake, Chuck E Cheese… oh, the list goes on and on.

Plainfield has become a well established community with an eclectic mix of neighborhoods within it. Here is a list of subdivisions in Plainfield which I will be profiling individually in subsequent posts. Brace yourself… Plainfield is one BIG place! Here they are:

If you are interested in learning more about any of the communities profiled on this page, please contact me at 630-673-6233 to learn more about the neighborhood or the community!

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White Eagle of Naperville was established in 1989 and built around the 27 hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course as a country club community.  White Eagle is located just off of Rt. 59 and 87th Street across from the Stillwater Shopping Plaza, and spans 754 acres. 

White Eagle’s amenities include an 8,000 sq ft. community clubhouse, a zero depth community pool, 8 lighted tennis courts, ponds, walking trails, park, and security.  The striking and beautifully landscaped entrance and common areas are well groomed and maintained as part of the quarterly association fee of $225, which also includes use of all of the above mentioned amenities. 

School aged residents of White Eagle attend the Indian Prarie district #204 schools which include White Eagle Elementary, Scullen Middle School, and Nequa Valley High School.

Homes in the White Eagle Subdivision range in price from $499,000 up to $1,350,000.

If you are looking for a Naperville real estate in and exclusive golf club community, White Eagle might just be the place for you!  To schedule a private showing of any of the homes currently available for sale in White Eagle, call me at 630-673-6233.