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Update on Patriot Commons at The Glen

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After a construction pause of a few years, Toll Brothers is once again building at its luxury townhome and condo site in The Glen (in Glenview, Illinois). I visited the construction site – about 3 blocks from my Glen home – last week and again over the weekend to get a full understanding of what’s been sold and what’s for sale. But first a little history.

Patriot Commons burst onto the Glen scene just as the real estate bubble was about to burst. I well remember the long lines on the first day the homes were available to purchase. But that happy scene was short lived as the economy went south and real estate sales dried up. Toll Brothers built and delivered part of the development, then took a time out until the market recovered. Last year they re-started sales and construction, and Patriot Commons has once again been a hit.

The development – just south of the Glen’s shopping and restaurant “main street” called Glen Town Center – includes townhomes and condos. The townhomes have nearly sold out. In fact there is only one unit still available, a Brantley model with 9’ ceilings, 3 bedrooms, a study and a loft, and a 2 car garage. This home carries a base price of $674,995; and the buyer will receive credits to be used for options/add-ons.

The next phase of development will be a condo building which will offer 35 one and two bedroom homes + dens; plus each unit will have 1 indoor parking space. Size of units range from 1100 to 1450 square feet. Prices of 1 bedroom units begin in the $300s. Six homes have already been sold. Construction for this building will begin in the spring, and delivery is scheduled for the summer of 2016.

For Glen buyers who want new construction, Patriot Commons is a great choice. Not only are the homes lovely, but the proximity to Glen Town Center’s restaurants, shops and movie theater make for a rich and active lifestyle.

If you would like to visit or just learn more about Patriot Commons or The Glen please call me at 847-401-1802 or email me at margaret.ludemann@gmail.com.

Margaret Ludemann, Glen homeowner and @properties Realtor

21 homes for sale in The Glen

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There are currently 21 beautiful homes for sale in The Glen, in Glenview Illinois. The Glen is the premier lifestyle community on Chicagoland’s North Shore with over 2,000 luxury homes, and a vibrant community of 17 restaurants, numerous shops and boutiques, and a movie theater in Glen Town Center.  The Glen also offers 2 golf courses and Kohl Children’s Museum.

6 of the current listings are single family homes. The price range is from $869,000 to $2,795,000. They are located in the following Glen neighborhoods: Southgate, Chapel Crossing, Cambridge, and Landings.

15 listings are of attached properties (townhomes, duplexes, and condos), and they range in price from $561,000 to $810,000. They are located in the Tower Crossing, Southgate, Westgate, Regency, Patriot Commons, Glen Shore and Cambridge neighborhoods. In addition to these homes being sold by current homeowners, there are new construction homes available in Westgate and Patriot Commons.

A description of each neighborhood may be found at www.homesintheglen.com. A description of each property for sale may be found on the same website.  There are also numerous rental homes available.

I am a long time Glen homeowner and an award-winning Realtor affiliated with @properties, the #1 producing real estate company in Glenview and on the North Shore. If you may be interested in living in The Glen, please email me at margaret.ludemann@gmail.com or call me at 847-401-1802.

Margaret Ludemann

New homes in Westgate at the Glen are still available

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So, how many Westgate at the Glen homes are still available? Read on.

Westgate is the new, upscale housing development in The Glen in Glenview Illinois. It is located at the northwest corner of W. Lake Avenue and Shermer Road. Respected home builder E. R. James Partners LLC is the developer. 173 luxury homes are planned in three housing types. There will be 71 row homes, 68 Mews Townhomes, and 34 single family homes. The development will be built in 2 phases with deliveries between 2015 and 2017.

The project kicked off with a reservation event a couple of months ago, and the development opened for sales shortly thereafter.  As of last Friday there were still many homes available for sale.  Here is the breakdown by housing type:

Row Homes:

  • All row homes to be built in phase 1 have sold.
  • Phase 2 homes cannot yet be purchased, however the developer is taking “reservations” with a down payment. Reservations are not binding on the buyer. When final home prices become available for this phase, buyers with reservations may complete their purchase. Currently there are 24 row home reservations. 8 units do not as yet have reservations.

Mews Townhomes:

  • 19 townhomes are still available in phase 1.
  • All 26 townhomes planned for phase 2 are available.

Single Family Homes:

  • 26 of the 38 single family homes have been sold. All single family homes will be built in phase 1.

The news here is that Westgate homes are indeed still available! There were rumors that the development sold out, however as you can see homes in all 3 housing types may be purchased. If you may be interested in a Westgate home or perhaps a home in any other Glen neighborhood, you may contact me for a showing at 847-401-1802 or by email at margaret.ludemann@gmail.com.

Margaret Ludemann, Glen homeowner and @properties Realtor

Westgate at the Glen Update

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It has been a couple of months since I last blogged about Westgate, the new construction housing development in The Glen in Glenview Illinois. At that time I told you about the “reservation event” which allowed early registrants to receive more information about the proposed development and arrange appointments with developer E.R. James Partners to select home types and locations. Two months later the vast majority of homes have been sold, though many are still available. Home construction has not yet begun, though as you can see from the attached photo, the builder has initiated grading. Work on underground infrastructure should begin soon.

Westgate, which is located on nearly 30 acres of land at the northwest corner of W. Lake Avenue and Shermer Road, offers 173 luxury homes. There will be 71 row homes, 68 mews townhomes, and 34 single family homes with first floor master bedroom suites. The development will have professionally landscaped common areas; and it will provide nearly maintenance-free living.

The early interest in Westgate suggests that this will be a popular addition to The Glen which already has 8 lovely neighborhoods with a wide variety of home types including single family, townhomes, row homes, duplexes, two-flats, villas, and condo apartments. In addition to beautiful homes the Glen offers two golf courses, upscale shopping, and over 20 restaurants in Glen Town Center. A local Metra station gets residents into downtown Chicago in 44 minutes. The development is also convenient to O’Hare International Airport by car.

If you are interested in living in The Glen, please contact me at 847-401-1802 or by email, margaret.ludemann@gmail.com.

Margaret Ludemann, Glen homeowner and @properties Realtor

The next phase is now for sale at Patriot Commons at The Glen

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Surprise! The developer Toll Brothers has re-started construction of Patriot Commons at The Glen in Glenview Illinois. This townhome and condo development kicked off with huge crowds and many first day buyers several years ago. After completing much of the development Toll Brothers stopped construction when the real estate market collapsed. But now, with little fanfare, orders are once again being taken for new construction townhomes.

You’ve heard the real estate mantra, “location, location, location”. Well, Patriot Commons has one of the finest locations on Chicagoland’s North Shore. The development borders The Glen Club’s 18 hole championship golf course designed by Tom Fazio, and it is but a very short walk to Glen Town Center. GTC is The Glen’s shopping and dining “main street” where one can find wonderful restaurants, bistros, a pub and numerous retail stores and boutiques. It’s also only a block or two from Gallery Park, Lake Glenview and the Glenview Park Center with pools and a full health club.

Three townhome models will be constructed in this next phase of the development. For buyers looking for a first floor master bedroom, the Hargrove model fits the bill. It is a one level (first floor) home with two bedrooms, two baths, a lovely covered porch, and a below grade garage.

The Brantley model offers three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study, loft, and balcony.

The Randall model is a more traditional townhome design with two levels. The first floor is the main living area with a living room, family room, dining room, kitchen and powder room. The second floor offers three bedrooms and two baths, one of which is located in the master suite.

Home prices range from the $400’s to the $700’s.  Construction will begin soon with anticipated delivery in 2015. At a future date the final building in the development will be offered for sale, and it will be composed of condos.

If you are interested in Patriot Commons please contact me. I am a long time Glen homeowner and an award winning realtor with @properties.

Margaret Ludemann

Phone: 847-401-1802

Email: MargaretLudemann@gmail.com