Stone Crest offers the quiet seclusion

Located in an unincorporated area west of Elgin in Plato Township, the custom-built community of Stone Crest offers the quiet seclusion of a country neighborhood just a few minutes from downtown Elgin, the Metra commuter railway and the entertainment and shopping along Randall Road.

Realtor Susan Angell-Case of Baird & Warner said one of the great assets of the neighborhood is the 45-acre public park that was built by the developers. The community offers baseball fields, walking trails and even a museum. Residents also benefit from the inclusion in the highly respected Central Community School District 301.

The homes are built on lots sized at a minimum of one acre and ranging up to five acres. Each country residence has a private well and septic system, and those who have a penchant for all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles will find their machines welcome in this lovely neighborhood.

Home sizes range between 2,500 and 7,000 square feet. And, according to Angell-Case, they are all "absolutely exquisite" homes constructed by builders such as Xanadu and Stonebreaker, which are well-known in the area. She also said that in addition to brick, stone and other natural materials, the homes are often "green" built. Right now, homes are selling in the neighborhood for between $500,000 to $850,000.

"At Stone Crest, you can have country living with large yards, ponds in the community and yet so close to the amenities of Elgin," she said.

Angell-Case also said now is a fabulous time to buy a home. "This is the best buyer's market in 15 years," she said. "Real estate is still the best investment with the best return on your money."

For more information about buying or selling a home in Stone Crest, or for more information about real estate in general, call Susan Angell-Case at (847) 783-6101 or check out her Web site at www.susanangellcase.com.