For $350,000, Which Home Would You Buy?

You could purchase one of three comparably priced homes for around $349,900 in Batavia, Geneva or St. Charles. Which would you choose?

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At $1.2M, Unique Home Offers Owners Privacy and Luxury on Wooded Lot

Every week, Patch profiles a luxury home currently for sale in the Tri-Cities.

Cost: $1,199,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 6—Five full, one half Square footage: 6,824 Built: 2004 Details: On a private wooded and professionally landscaped lot in the Tanglewood Hills subdivision, the three-story home at 831 Alberosky Way in Batavia features an open home plan with unique architectural features and high-end finishes throughout. With Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, the first floor has a grand foyer and family room with vaulted ceilings and a floor-to-ceiling wood-burning stone fireplace. The family room opens to a luxurious kitchen with amenities including Thermador double ovens and cooktop, a Sub Zero refrigerator and dual dishwashers. Also on the first level, a sunroom with great views is just beside the finished den with …

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For $300,000, Which Home Would You Buy?

You could purchase one of three comparably priced homes for $299,900 in Batavia, Geneva or St. Charles. Which would you choose?

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Georgian Home Combines Classic Charm with Modern Upgrades For $1.1M

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Cost: $1,100,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 6—Five full, one half Square footage: 4,115 Built: 1996 Details: Sitting on just over a half acre on a private dead-end street, the home at 198 Hawley Lane in Geneva mixes old-school aesthetics with up-to-date luxury. The home's entrance offers the wow factor of a foyer with marble floors, a crystal chandelier and double staircase. Hardwood floors and extensive millwork are featured through much of the rest of the home. Other enticements include a kitchen with lots of cabinet space, butler's pantry, first-floor full bath, and den with french doors and a box-beamed ceiling. The finished English basement includes a wet bar and fireplace. Represented by: The McKay Group Source: AOL Real Estate CLICK HERE TO…

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For $250,000, Which Home Would You Buy?

You could purchase one of three comparably priced homes for $249,900 in Batavia, Geneva or St. Charles. Which would you choose?

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Cari Barcas

5:26 pm on Friday, April 12, 2013

Hi Kim, This isn't intended to be an ad, but rather a fun feature to see what your money can buy in neighboring communities and how much home you can get for the same price in this area. Nonetheless, we always appreciate the feedback and thanks for reading!   more ›

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Home's Outdoor Oasis Includes Pool With Slide and Waterfall For $1.4M

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Cost: $1,399,000 Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6—Five full, one half Square footage: 6,280 Built: 2006 Details: Located on a private acre and cul-de-sac lot in Tanglewood Hills, the custom home at 1052 Schonback Court in Batavia has much to offer prospective owners—both inside and out. Outdoor extras include an inground pool with slide and waterfall, spa, fireplace, kitchen, terraced hardscape patios, and irrigation and mosquito misting systems. Interior amenities aren't too shabby either, including Brazilian cherrywood floors, stone tile and trimwork and other high-end finishes throughout the home's four complete floors. The home has a total of four fireplaces and a four-plus car garage, as well as a finished lower level with private access, a …

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How Many St. Charles-Area Homeowners Have Paid Off Their House?

Crain's Chicago Business reports St. Charles and Geneva have among the highest percentages in the area.

By Ryan Fitzpatrick Communities with a large segment of senior citizens or high median incomes tend to have the highest percentage mortgage-free homes, according to Crain’s Chicago Business.  According to the Crain's analysis, of 8,691 St. Charles homeowners, 23.5 percent are mortgage-free. St. Charles Patch created a chart to for comparison with other nearby communities. These numbers are lower than the Chicagoland average of 26 percent of homeowners who are mortgage-free. City/Town Percent Homes* St. Charles 23.5% 8,691 Campton Hills 20.3% 3,148 West Chicago 19.1% 5,155 Wayne 15.5% 928 South Elgin 11.5% 6,236 Geneva 24.1% 6,404 Batavia 16.2% 7,187 North Aurora 17.1% 4,839 * Owner-occupied units Let Patch save you time. Our free …

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For $3.2 Million, Huge Home Sits on 21 Acres With Pond and Heated Barn

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Cost: $3,200,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 8—five full and three half Square footage: 7,000 Built: 2003 Details: Seated on 21 acres with views of a pond, the unique home at 43W035 Route 64 in St. Charles is an equestrian's dream. The huge house offers every comfort and luxury to its owner, but even more notable is the heated horse barn also located on the property.  Each bedroom in the house comes with a deluxe bath, including the first-floor master. The house also offers hardwood floors, four fireplaces, a dog-bathing room, a full walkout and top-of-the-line finishes throughout. The barn includes 28 stalls, huge indoor and outdoor arenas, viewing room and two apartments for help. Represented by: Tomas-Walker Team Source: AOL Real Estate CLICK …

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For $150,000, Which House Would You Buy?

For $149,900, you could purchase one of three comparably priced homes in Batavia, Geneva or St. Charles. Which would you choose?

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Danny

1:24 pm on Friday, March 29, 2013

The house is half the size and the lot is half the size in St. Charles vs. Geneva. The Batavia house is 20% smaller and the lot is "less than 1/4 acre."   more ›