Get a New Home for the New Year with Chicago-Area Inventory Homes

The start of 2017 is just weeks away, but Chicago-area buyers hoping to start off the New Year with a new home can still do so thanks to a number of immediate-delivery homes being offered by local builders. From low-maintenance townhomes in top suburban locations to a new-construction vacation cottage in a nearby recreational region, here are some of the move-in-ready options currently available:

Maintenance-Free Townhome – Arbor Lane in Arlington Heights

Those looking for a rare new-construction option in sought-after Arlington Heights can choose from the final three residences at Arbor Lane, a community of 16 townhomes by Northbrook-based Red Seal Homes. Located along Palatine Road, just east of Windsor Drive, Arbor Lane gives residents convenient maintenance-free living combined with access to top area schools, nearby shopping, dining and recreation options, and Arlington Heights’ vibrant downtown.

Arbor Lane’s final three townhomes are all available for immediate move-in and are priced from $300,000 to $311,300. Each features the 1,725-square-foot Crofton plan, which has two bedrooms, 2½ baths, a combined living and dining room open to the kitchen, second-floor laundry room, and lower-level flex space with direct access to an attached two-car garage.

“New-construction options in Arlington Heights are pretty limited at this price point,” noted Brian Hoffman, an executive with Red Seal Homes. “Buyers will appreciate that these homes not only give them the opportunity to move in right away, but also include all the modern features and finishes that come with a newly built home.”

For more information on Arbor Lane, visit www.redsealhomes.com or call (847) 922-3707.

Suburban Townhomes in Convenient Location – Lexington Crossing in Rolling Meadows

Located at Kirchoff and Library roads in Rolling Meadows, Lexington Homes’ Lexington Crossing, a community of 54 townhomes, currently has two immediate-delivery homes available. In the heart of the northwest suburbs, the community is only five minutes from Woodfield Mall and 10 minutes from O’Hare International Airport. Additionally, it has quick access to Illinois Route 53, a major artery connecting to Interstates 55 and 355, making it an ideal location for commuters.

Young families or buyers who work from home can take advantage of the available two-bedroom Warrington plan, a 1,758-square-foot home priced at $359,484, which offers a main level den that can be used as a nursery or office. Also included on the main floor are a powder room and large eat-in kitchen that opens to a spacious great room with a fireplace, making it an ideal home for entertaining. Upstairs are two bedrooms, each with an en-suite bath and walk-in closet. A finished lower level serves as a flex room, which buyers can use as fitness room, office or home theater.

Also available is the 1,913-square-foot Coventry plan. Priced at $370,055, the Coventry features three bedrooms, 2½ baths and a number of bonus upgrades, including a built-in kitchen buffet, upgraded stainless steel appliances, white flat panel kitchen cabinets enhanced by crown modeling and tile backsplash.

“These homes’ open floor plans, high-end finishes and maintenance-free lifestyles offer buyers in Rolling Meadows an unprecedented and generous balance of luxury and convenience,” said Jeff Benach, principal of Lexington Homes.

For more information on Lexington Crossing, visit www.lexingtonchicago.com or call (847) 299-0500.

Rowhome With Skyline Views – Lexington Square 3 in Bridgeport

It’s going, going, almost gone at Lexington Homes’ popular Lexington Square 3 community in Bridgeport. The community’s last rowhome not only includes a rooftop deck with skyline views, but also a fenced-in front yard and full-size balcony.

“Typically, rowhomes in the city may have one or two of these outdoor features, but to have all three is pretty rare,” said Benach. “This home is even more unique in that it’s an end unit, so the front yard actually wraps around the side of the home offering additional green space.”

Located between South Morgan and South Sangamon streets, Lexington Square 3 is just west of Guaranteed Rate Field. The move-in ready 2,507-square-foot rowhome, priced at $463,485, includes four bedrooms and 3½ baths and features an open main floor layout with a great room, eat-in kitchen and powder room. The first floor bedroom suite includes a private bath, while the master suite on the upper floor includes an oversized walk-in closet and deluxe master bath with separate shower and tub.

For more information on Lexington Square, visit www.lexingtonchicago.com or call (773) 523-5900.

Starved Rock Country Vacation Cottage – Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort in Ottawa

Buyers considering the purchase of a vacation home to enjoy in 2017 can choose from several newly constructed homes at Heritage Harbor Ottawa, a marina resort community on the Illinois River in Ottawa, Ill., just 90 minutes from Chicago in Starved Rock Country. Among the homes available for immediate move-in is a 950-square foot vacation cottage priced at $294,000. Located in Heritage Harbor’s Pelican Landing pocket neighborhood, the cottage features two bedrooms, 1½ baths, and a combined living and dining space open to a kitchen finished with gray-toned cabinetry, white granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Cottage-style exterior architecture includes craftsman-inspired dormered windows, deep overhangs, a wide covered front porch, plus a separate side porch designed for outdoor dining. The home also backs up to the Pelican Landing swimming pool, and has easy access to community amenities, including the Heritage Harbor Marina, kayak and paddleboard rentals, on-site restaurant, walking path, and community green spaces and fire pits.

“Winter is actually a great time to buy a second home at Heritage Harbor, because new residents can experience everything there is to do in the Starved Rock Country during the off-season, from winter hiking in nearby state parks to cross-country skiing and wildlife watching,” said Tammy Barry, director of sales and marketing for Heritage Harbor Ottawa. “Of course, the other benefit is that new residents will be all settled in to their home and ready for the very first day of boating season when spring arrives.”

For information on Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort and available homes, call (815) 433-5000 or visit www.heritageharborottawa.com.