547 Ekman Dr, Batavia Illinois

547 Ekman Dr, Batavia Illinois
4BR/3.1BA Ranch
$725,000

Luxury awaits you in this stunning 4BR/3.1BA brick and cedar Ranch style home!  Talk about curb appeal – professionally landscaped lot with stone retaining walls and a brick paver seating area welcomes you.  Once you step inside you’ll know this is a one-of-a-kind home with the soaring foyer with plant shelf, leaded glass door, sidelights and palladium window.  The formal dining room offers arched entries with columns, tray ceiling, chair rail and crown molding.  Perfect for entertaining, or just relaxing, the two-story family room boasts floor to ceiling windows, recessed lighting, a brick gas log fireplace and is wired for surround sound.  Plenty of room for the chef in the gourmet kitchen with 42″ cabinetry with crown molding, recessed sink, planning desk, breakfast bar and a bayed eating area with door to the deck.  The master suite offers a walk-in California closet, and luxury bath with oversized whirlpool tub and separate shower.  Wait until you go downstairs to the finished walkout basement!  You’ll find an huge rec room, 2nd kitchen, an office and a playroom which could be a fifth bedroom.  The backyard pulls out all the stops, too!  From the stamped concrete patio, huge deck and in ground pool, you won’t know where to start those lazy days of summer.  This is only the beginning!

For more information, call The Kombrink Team at RE/MAX Excels 630-262-4321, or tour this home online at www.547Ekman.com

212 April Ln, North Aurora Illinois

212 April Ln, North Aurora Illinois
3BR/1.1BA Ranch
$209,900

Spacious ranch home with so much to offer!  Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac lot, this 3BR/1.1BA brick ranch offers a new roof, newer air conditioning and all new windows in 2003.  Step inside to the expansive open floor plan with living, dining and kitchen all open to one and other.  Perfect for entertaining or relaxing, the living room features a floor to ceiling brick fireplace.  The dining room has a sliding door to the enclosed porch.  Granite counters await you in the roomy kitchen.  Another outstanding feature is the separate 13×12 heated workshop!

For more information, call The Kombrink Team at RE/MAX Excels 630-262-4321, or tour this home online at www.212April.com

St Charles Illinois Real Estate Market Conditions

There are currently 858 single family and townhomes listed for sale in St Charles. The average home is currently priced at $592,231. Since January 1st, 480 homes have closed, compared to 580 during the same period last year. This is a 17% decrease. The average sold home was priced at $429,663 and sold for $412,468. This shows a 96% list to sales price being realized. This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois on Monday, July 30, 2007.

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North Aurora Illinois Real Estate Market Conditions

There are currently 199 single family and townhomes listed for sale in North Aurora. The average home is currently priced at $305,807. Since January 1st, 164 homes have closed, compared to 184 during the same period last year. This shows an 11% decrease. The average sold home was priced at $266,115 and sold for $259,540. This shows a 98% list to sales price being realized. This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois on Monday, July 30, 2007.

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Elburn Illinois Real Estate Market Conditions

There are currently 215 single family and townhomes listed for sale in Elburn. The average home is currently priced at $438,438. Since January 1st, 75 homes have closed, compared to 106 the same period last year. This is a 29% decrease. The average sold home was priced at $353,288 and sold for $349,643. This shows a 99% list to sales price being realized. This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois on Monday, July 30, 2007.

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Geneva Illinois Real Estate Market Conditions

There are currently 394 single family and townhomes listed for sale in Geneva. The average home is currently priced at $433,870. Since January 1st, 242 homes have closed, compared to 292 during the same period last year. This is a 17% decrease. The average sold home was priced at $373,985 and sold for $361,203. This shows a 97% list to sales price being realized. This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois on Monday, July 30, 2007.

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Batavia Illinois Real Estate Market Conditions

There are currently 294 single family and townhomes listed for sale in Batavia. The average home is currently priced at $398,738. Since January 1st, 188 homes have closed, compared to 240 during the same period last year. This is a 22% decrease. The average sold home was priced at $349,586 and sold for $336,447. This shows a 96% list to sales price being realized. This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois on Monday, July 30, 2007.

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OPEN HOUSE: 8/12/07

OPEN HOUSE: August 12th from 1pm to 3pm
6N594 Old Homestead, St Charles Illinois
4BR/3.1BA – $579,900
Directions: Randall Rd north to Silver Glen, west to Old Homestead, left to home

This home is fabulous and must be seen to appreciate it! Totally renovated inside, this home features an open and flowing floor plan ideal for entertaining. Providing a large amount of living space, this home boasts vaulted beamed ceilings in many of the rooms. Starting in the living room, light pours in thru the two story windows filling the room with warmth and light. The adjoining dining room makes an ideal area for gathering with friends and family. The incredible kitchen adjoins the dining room and features 42″ cherry cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and Cambria countertops. A step up from the dining room leads to the vaulted family room. This is a large and inviting space with beautiful hardwood floors and a floor to ceiling stone fireplace. The basement of the home offers two levels. On the basements first level is the recreation room with the home’s second gas log fireplace, a full bathroom and large storage room. Look down from the recreation room to view the lowest level of the basement where the large game room is located. Upstairs are the home’s four bedrooms. Double doors open to reveal the master bedroom which has been recently remodeled and enlarged to include a sitting area and three additional skylights. Adjoining the master bedroom is the luxurious master bathroom. Giving a spa like feel, this room includes a double bowl vanity, Jacuzzi whirlpool tub, and separate shower. Bedrooms two and three face the back of the home for breathtaking views while bedroom four features a door to a balcony overlooking the side yard. Outside you will enjoy views of the beautifully landscaped lot and surrounding area from the new Trex deck. Other outstanding features of this home include a 2.5 car attached garage and a one car detached garage, new air conditioning and furnace, and a reverse osmosis system. This home is truly incredible and not one to be missed!

For more information, call The Kombrink Team at RE/MAX Excels 630-262-4321, or tour this home now at www.6N594OldHomestead.com

3N756 Laura Ingalls Wilder, St Charles Illinois

3N756 Laura Ingalls Wilder, St Charles Illinois
6BR/5.2BA
$825,000

Beauty abounds in this Craftsman style home. Custom touches throughout sets this home apart-Brazilian Cherry flooring, custom trim and baseboards, specialty doors with glass knobs, built-ins, and custom cabinetry. Enjoy quiet evenings on the inviting wrap around porch that features speakers in the ceiling and a screened in porch area. Once inside the home, you can see the warmth and charm that this home offers. The formal dining room has hardwood floors and a custom sliding French door that flows easily into the butler’s pantry. The spacious family room with its coffered ceiling, sliding French doors to the living room, and the room’s focal point, the cozy fireplace will be a perfect gathering place. Extremely functional yet elegant, the kitchen has staggered cabinetry with crown molding, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and an eating area with a custom built-in desk. Upstairs, the master suite is luxurious with a cozy fireplace, huge walk-in closet by The Tailored Closet, and upgraded neutral carpeting. The spa like master bath features dual sinks with granite counters, custom tiled double shower, and a step up oversized whirlpool tub. Bedrooms two and three share a Jack n’ Jill bath while bedroom four has a full private bath. The second floor also features a laundry room and loft area with a built-in custom desk perfect for an office. Located on the third floor is an ideal area for a home office, in-law arrangement or nanny’s quarters. This space offers a full bathroom, large walk-in closet and an area perfect for bookshelves or a desk. The basement of the home is finished and includes a recreation room, possible fifth bedroom, full bathroom, and an exercise or theatre room wired for projection and speakers. Other outstanding features of this amazing home include a mud room with access to the garage and back porch, an intercom system throughout the entire home, and a heated garage with built-in storage and workshop. All this and a great location adjacent to a common area park and close to the pool and bike paths. This home will satisfy the most discriminating of tastes!

For more information, call The Kombrink Team at RE/MAX Excels 630-262-4321, or tour this home online at www.3N756LauraIngallsWilder.com

St Charles Illinois Real Estate Market Conditions

There are currently 856 single family and townhomes listed for sale in St Charles. The average home is currently priced at $593,933. Since January 1st, 450 homes have closed, compared to 538 during the same period last year. This is a 16% decrease. The average sold home was priced at $422,435 and sold for $405,770. This shows a 96% list to sales price being realized. This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois on Friday, July 20, 2007.

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