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10 Homes under $200,000 in Plainfield, IL

Just over a year ago, it was nearly impossible to imagine buying a Plainfield single family home under $200,000; but right now there are currently 10 properties on the market below $199,900 which is great news for first time home buyers looking for Plainfield real estate.

Due to MLS photo cloning rules I can't include the MLS photos of these properties, but you can search for them by address by clicking on the Property Search link at the top of this page or contact me for more information on any of the following homes: (I promise not to stalk you :)

4501 Wood Duck in Pheasant landing is listed at $179,900.  It's a 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath two story home with a partial basement.  Features of this home include walk in closets, fenced in yard, pergo flooring, ceiling fans, and deck.  It is a short sale that is subject to bank approval, but is a great opportunity for the money.

16330 Howard in the Lily Cache subdivision is listed at $180,000.  It's a 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch style home that sits on a huge 100 x 162 ft lot!  The two car garage also includes a loft, as well as a 12 x 12 ft shed.  The home also features a patio and a fenced in back yard. The exterior needs painting, but is a great option for anyone willing to do a little "sweat equity".

5901 Emerald Point in Wesmere is listed at $189,000.  It's a 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath Fairfax model with a partial basement.  The back yard leads to a large deck and open space.  New carpet in the upper level.  Enjoy life this summer in this highly desirable Wesmere Country Club Community which includes a clubhouse, pool, tennis courts and ponds. This is a really great value for this neighborhood!

4509 Fieldcrest in Plainfield is listed at $189,000.  This home has 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths with a full unfinshed basement.  This short sale has already been approved by the lender and can be ready to close in as little as 3-4 weeks.  Hurry though, it won't last long.

Top 10 houses under $200,000 in Plainfield, IL23813 W. Lockport Rd. is listed at $190,000.  This 4 bedroom 2 bath home is located just steps from downtown Plainfield, I-55, the Plainfield public pool and the Plainfield Library. This house is priced for a quick sale and ready for an offer.

21728 Halifax Dr. is listed at $192,500 and located in the Lakewood Falls subdivision.  It's a 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with a full basement. This cute ranch has white trim and doors and a deck in the back yard.

5812 Emerald Pointe in Wesmere it priced at $198,000.  It's another 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath Fairfax model with a full unfinished basement.  This is NOT a short sale, but it is a great value.  This Wesmere Country Club Community is highly desirable and includes a clubhouse, pool, tennis courts and ponds.

5614 Major Dr. is listed at $199,000 in the Eagle Ridge Subdivision.  This 2 bedroom + office, 2 bath home includes a fireplace, full unfinished basement, and deck.

20939 Ardmore Cir. is listed at $199,000 and is located in the Lakewood Falls Subdivision.  This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home features a view of the golf course and pond! This Dover model does need some work, but it's worth a look. Good value for the money with a full partially finished basement.

6607 Whalen is listed at $199,900 in the Mayfair subdivision.  This 4 bedroom 2 bath ranch includes a new patio and extended concrete driveway and a full partially finished basement. The seller is offering a $2,000 credit for new carpet and paint.

Knowing that homes are finally becoming more affordable, especially for first time home buyers, makes me feel good about being a Plainfield and Naperville Realtor.  I know how important and exciting it was for us to own our first home, and I love helping other people achieve the same outcome.  If you'd like more information about any of these homes, please contact me and I'd be happy to e-mail you MLS list sheet for the property. 



 

0 commentsJulie Ferenzi • June 12 2008 01:25AM

Plainfield Real Estate | Mayfair Subdivision

Plainfield Real Estate | Mayfair subdivision

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Mayfair subdivision Plainfield ILMayfair 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:

6507 Langsford Ln.
6606 Klinger Ln. 
2509 Ruth Fitzgerald Dr.
6606 Whalen Ln.
6609 Irma Harvey
2812 Frank Turk Dr.
6608 Peyla Ln.

$150,000 on 4/25/08
$156,989 on 4/23/08
$183,000 on 3/14/08
$194,000 on 2/29/08
$203,000 on 4/21/08
$212,000 on 5/8/08
$222,000 on 3/19/08

 

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.

0 commentsJulie Ferenzi • June 04 2008 10:35PM

Plainfield Community Profile | Plainfield Real Estate

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 in order of price progression:

Riverbrook Estates                 Pheasant Landing
Lakewood Falls                      Lily Cache
Wesmere                                Carillon
Aspen Meadows                     Eagle Ridge
Caton Ridge                           Cumberland
Mayfair                                   Clearwater Springs
Apsen Falls                            Kendall Ridge
Sunset Ridge (South)             Prairie Trails
Clublands                               Riverside
Peerless Estates                    Liberty Grove
Hampton Grove                     Caton Crossing
Aspen Falls                            Lakewood On Caton
Pheasant Chase                     Arbor Creek
Champion Creek                    Brighton Lakes
Heritage Meadows                 Golden Meadows
Leawood                                 Prairie Knoll
Auburn Lakes                         Summerfield
Wedgewood                           Ashbury Farms
Riverwalk                                Tuttle Estates
Harvest Glen                          Walker's Grove
Indian Oaks                            Woodlands of the ReservesThe Ponds
The Streams of Plainfield       Parkview Meadows
Brookside                               Nature's Crossing
Fairfield Ridge                        Kensington Club
Crossings at Wolf Creek        Autumn Fields
Cantebury Woods                  Wilding Pointe
Spangler's Farm                    The Enclave
River Ridge                            Riviera Estates
Wallin Woods                         Grande Park
Vintage Harvest                     Springbank
Shennandoah                        Century Trace
Springhill                                Prairie Ponds
King's Crossing                      Hidden River
Dunmore Estates                   Dayfield
Williamsburg                          The Lakeland's
White Ash Farms                   Mc Kenna Woods
The Lake                          

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!    

Search for Plainfield homes by clicking here! plainfield home searches

0 commentsJulie Ferenzi • June 02 2008 02:16AM