Homes under $250,000 a hit with first-time buyers at Blackberry Crossing West

What if you could own a single-family home at a monthly principle and interest payment that is less than the average rent of a two bedroom apartment?

At Blackberry Crossing West, a Ryland Homes community in west suburban Montgomery, you can do just that and choose from five plans under $250,000 that make it possible.

"The five home plans under $250,000 have been a perfect fit for newlyweds and starter families who are looking to own a single-family home in a charming family environment without an overwhelming monthly commitment," said Robert Meyn, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes. "Homes include three to four bedrooms, master bedrooms with large walk-in closets and private baths, large family rooms open to spacious kitchens and two-car garages. And for families with children and pets, a yard is what it's all about and these homes give buyers terrific yards and room to play and grow."

Located on Gordon Road and Highway 30 in Montgomery, Blackberry Crossing West is a Ryland Homes community that includes two series of single-family homes. The five homes under $250,000 are in the Landmark Series which offers a total of eight two-story plans ranging from 1,748 to 2,570 square feet in size. Ranch and two-story homes are also available in the Premier Series and range from 2,436 to 3,686 square feet with homes priced $285,990 to $320,990. Five model homes representing both series are open daily for touring.

Highlights of the five plans under $250,000 are as follows:

The Brentwood, a 1,748-square-foot home priced from $225,990 and featuring three bedrooms; 2½ baths; formal living room; eat-in kitchen open to a family room; private second-floor master suite with walk-in closet and bathroom; two secondary bedrooms each with a walk-in closet and both served by a hall bath; full basement; and two-car garage.

The Fairfield, a 1,890-square-foot home with three bedrooms and a loft; 2½ baths; two-story foyer; living room and adjoining dining room; island kitchen with breakfast room open to the family room; master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and private bath with soaking tub and separate shower; two secondary bedrooms and a loft served by a full hall bath; full basement; and two-car garage. The Fairfield is base priced from $234,990.

The Stanford, a 2,004-square-foot home priced from $236,990 and featuring four bedrooms; 2½ baths; two-story foyer; living room open to the formal dining room; island kitchen with breakfast area that opens to the family room; master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and luxury bath with double-bowl vanity, soaking tub and separate shower; three secondary bedrooms served by a full hall bath; second-floor laundry; full basement; and two-car garage.

The Bridgeport, shown as a professionally-decorated model and a top neighborhood seller. This 2,157-square-foot home boast four bedrooms; 2½ baths; two-story foyer; combined living/dining room; island kitchen with walk-in pantry and breakfast room; family room; study; master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and luxury bath with double-bowl vanity, soaking tub and separate shower; three secondary bedrooms served by a full hall bath; full basement; and two-car garage. The Bridgeport is base-priced from $245,990.

The Prescott: Priced from $249,990, this home offers 2,290 square feet of living space including four bedrooms; 2½ baths; two-story foyer; formal living room open to the formal dining room; study; island kitchen with breakfast room open to the family room; master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and luxury bath with double-bowl vanity, soaking tub and separate shower; three secondary bedrooms served by a full hall bath; full basement; and two-car garage.

"We've recently introduced a Resale Assistance Program to help interested Ryland Home buyers sell an existing home," Meyn said. "This program assists buyers on a multitude of levels from discounted listing fees to assistance in exterior landscaping, interior cleaning and much more all at no cost to Ryland home buyers."

Blackberry Crossing West residents will enjoy a country setting yet are within minutes of a variety of services and conveniences. Interstate 88 is within 10 minutes of Blackberry West and local shopping can be found along Orchard Road as well as Routes 30 and 34. Regional shopping is available at the Westfield Fox Valley Mall in Aurora.

Children will attend Yorkville schools including Bristol Grade School (Grades K-4), Grande Reserve Elementary (Grades 5-6), Yorkville Middle School and Yorkville High School.

Commuters enjoy easy access to Metra train service in downtown Aurora as well as Aurora's Route 59 station. Ryland Homes