Whether I'm standing in line at the grocery store or meeting a new client in Batavia, IL, people want to know "what's happening in the housing market?". The national news has certainly been discouraging. On August 24 the Chicago Tribune published the unsettling article Chicago Area Home Sales Plunge in July.   But here in the western suburbs of Chicago we're doing better than most areas.  "Among the Chicago-area counties, the only one to eke out a positive sales performance was Kane County, where July sales rose 1.3 percent from a year ago". (drops in the other 5 counties ranged from 18.6% to 35.8%...ouch).   What does this mean for home buyers and sellers in Batavia? Home Sellers must face the reality of growing inventory and slowing sales. The home must be compellingly priced, it mus... 08/29/2010

Tanglewood Hills is a beautiful development set in the rolling hills of Batavia, IL. Residents enjoy the wildflower meadows, mature woods, parks and walking trails in the 40% open space. All residents belong to Tanglewood Swim and Tennis Club. Tanglewood Hills located on the southern edge of Batavia and is 10 miles from Naperville and 45 miles from downtown Chicago.   I just sold this beautiful home in Tanglewood Hills at 604 Alberosky Way.  The family selected this 4200 sf custom home after viewing more than 50 homes in the western suburbs.   We closed for $625,000, a great price in this market.    Interested in a buying a new home Batavia? There are a number of lovely homes available in Tanglewood Hiils today. Please go to my website with the links below and then call or email me wit... 08/23/2010

Michael at Batavia Windmill City Festival "Touch a Truck"   07/14/2010

The Windmill City Festival is being held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week in Batavia, IL.  The Windmill City Festival playfully refers to Batavia's 19th century heritage as the windmill manufacturing capital of the world. Batavia is a charming community of 27,000 people located along the Fox River, about 40 miles west of Chicago. From the Pet Parade to the Carnival to the evening music performances, the three day schedule of the Windmill City Festival offers something for everyone, so take a look here to plan your weekend of fun. The Windmill City FestivalIt'll Blow You Away! Google Map and Directions Click Here FRIDAY JULY 9 8:00 am – 3:00 pm: 4 on 4 Football Tournament  Memorial Park4:00 - 10:00 pm: Carnival Houston Street4:00 - 11:00 pm: Beer Garden Riverwalk4:00 - 11:00 pm: ... 07/09/2010

In Batavia, IL the Fourth of July Sky Concert will begin at 9:30 pm. The exciting fireworks display will be held at Engstrom park on West Main Street and Millview Drive, across from Batavia High School. People can enjoy the fireworks from Engstrom Park or the athletic fields at the high school. Parking will be available at the high school lots off Wilson and Main. Parking in the high school lot off Main Street will be reserved for vehicles carrying handicapped stickers. A $5 donation will help pay for the event. Nestled in the Fox River family, Batavia's appeal can be found in it's small town charm. Founded in 1833, Batavia is the oldest city in Kane County. In 2008, Batavia celebrated 175 years of growth, ingenuity and community. Home to nearly 27,000 residents, Batavia is a community ... 07/04/2010

Batavia, IL Homes Near Naperville and I-88. The southeast area of Batavia has a number of lovely neighborhoods that offer great values, easy access to Naperville and all the benefits of living in one of America's Top 100 Small Towns. In July, 2009 Money Magazine named Batavia as one the top 100 small towns in America. In position #56, Batavia ranked higher than any other community in Illiniois. This lovely home at 799 Wind Energy Pass is located in the Prairie Trails     subdivision. The 4 bedroom, 3.1 bath home is listed for $544,900. This 3365 sf home features gleaming hardwood floors, a spacious gourmet kitchen and a master suite with a sitting room. The finished basement offers a rec room and an additional bedroom. Across from park! This beautiful brick home at 902 Hodge Lane is lis... 04/12/2010

4 bedroom home for sale in Stonefield of Batavia, IL This 4 bedroom home for sale was built in 2000 by Red Bud Properties. It is located south of Fabyan Parkway and between Rt 31 and Western Ave. Close to shopping and the nearby the Fox River with an extensive bike trail system. This 4 bedroom home for sale offers a 1st floor den with a vaulted ceiling. This 4 bedroom home for sale also has a 3 car garage and a huge basement. The family room in this Batavia home for sale also has a vaulted ceiling.   Batavia, IL is located approximately 30+ miles west of downtown Chicago along the beautiful Fox River. Situated between Geneva and North Aurora it has great access to I-88 and two commuter rail lines. There is an extensive bike trail system running along the Fox River running north to south... 11/20/2009

Raised ranch for sale in Batavia, IL Raised Ranch with freshly updated kitchen and 2 new baths. 4 nice sized bedrooms and a HUGE family room w/ fireplace. Vaulted eat-in kitchen w/ 42" CHERRY cabinets, solid surface counter tops and ceramic tile. The dining room in this Raised Ranch for sale has CHERRY hardwood flooring and an atrium door to the deck. This Raised Ranch for sale offers a master bedroom bath which is fully updated with new tile and whirlpool tub with shower. This Raised Ranch for sale boasts a 25x 18 family room with a brick fireplace. This Raised Ranch for sale comes with new double pane wood windows in (03'). 22 x 14' deck and a fenced yard. This Raised Ranch for sale comes with a Home Warranty.   This Raised Ranch for sale is located in an established area covered with... 11/17/2009

380 Bradford Circle is located in the Stonefield subdivision west of the Fox River.  Just west along the Randall Rd. corridor is shopping that will fill most peoples wants and needs. Excellent schools and a rich history make this a desirable community many families never leave and many transferees are drawn to.  Nestled along the beautiful Fox River along with its miles and miles of bike trails Batavia is approx. 30 miles from Chicago and close to the Geneva and/or Aurora train station.   10/15/2009

There are currently 289 single family and townhomes listed for sale in Batavia. The median home price is $309,000. There have been 84 closings YTD, which is down 35% from last year. The median sale price of $269,250 is also down 4%. It's taking longer to sell with market time up 44%, the average home is on the market for 240 days. This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois on Wednesday, July 1st, 2009. In Batavia the primary improvements consist of average single family residential structures with a typical mix of multi-family dwellings and commercial support improvements. There are no apparent adverse factors affecting the marketability of this general market area. The turnover rate & employment stability are also normal for this suburban market ... 07/01/2009

How's the Real Estate Market in YOUR area? The market trend charts on this page are 'live' Return often to watch the market change each week. Want more details? Email me the ZIPCODE your interested in.  It's all about what's going on right now and it's free! 1. All my market research is real-time. What's happening right now in the market.2. Get more detailed market information than you can find anywhere else.3. Learn about price trends, supply and demand and leading indicators.4. Better real estate market information helps you make your decisions with confidence!5. It's FREE! Let me know which neighborhoods you're interested in.    I'll get you my Real-Time Market Report today! BATAVIA Real Estate Market (60510) Median PriceSubscribe to my BATAVIA Market Intelligence report for weekly n... 05/13/2009

Check out the most recent market statistics for Bataviaa, Illinois.  These numbers include both detached and attached homes. There are  258 ACTIVE listings ranging between $64,400 and $1,575,000. There are 31 homes UNDER CONTRACT between $119,900 and $849,900. In the last six months 57 homes have CLOSED with a low price of $90,000 and a maximum price of $825,000 04/23/2009

There are currently 241 single family and townhomes listed for sale in Batavia. The average home is currently priced at $314,900. There have been 29 closings YTD, which is down 44% from last year. The median sale price of $240,000 is also down 8%. It's taking a little longer to sell with market time up 8%, the average home is on the market for 188 days. This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois on Wednesday, April 1st, 2009. In Batavia the primary improvements consist of average single family residential structures with a typical mix of multi-family dwellings and commercial support improvements. There are no apparent adverse factors affecting the marketability of this general market area. The turnover rate & employment stability are also normal f... 04/01/2009

There are currently 222 single family and townhomes listed for sale in Batavia. The average home is currently priced at $304,950. There have been 18 closings YTD, which is down 31% from last year. The median sale price of $307,950 is up 20%. Market time was down 16% with the average home being on the market for 156 days. This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois on Sunday, March 1st, 2009. In Batavia the primary improvements consist of average single family residential structures with a typical mix of multi-family dwellings and commercial support improvements. There are no apparent adverse factors affecting the marketability of this general market area. The turnover rate & employment stability are also normal for this suburban market area. The Ch... 03/01/2009

There are currently 213 single family and townhomes listed for sale in Batavia. The average home is currently priced at $300,000. There have been 11 closings YTD, which is down 39% from last year. The median sale price of $275,000 is up 9%. Market time was down 20% with the average home being on the market for 144 days. This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois on Friday, February 13th, 2009. In Batavia the primary improvements consist of average single family residential structures with a typical mix of multi-family dwellings and commercial support improvements. There are no apparent adverse factors affecting the marketability of this general market area. The turnover rate & employment stability are also normal for this suburban market area. The... 02/13/2009

There are currently 206 single family and townhomes listed for sale in Batavia. The average home is currently priced at $304,950. Closings YTD are on par with 2008 with 6. The median sale price of $262,500 is down 13% over last year. Market time was down 29% with the average home being on the market for 171 days. This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois on Monday, January 26th, 2009.In Batavia the primary improvements consist of average single family residential structures with a typical mix of multi-family dwellings and commercial support improvements. There are no apparent adverse factors affecting the marketability of this general market area. The turnover rate & employment stability are also normal for this suburban market area. The Chicago ... 01/26/2009

There are currently 207 single family and townhomes listed for sale in Batavia. The average home is currently priced at $309,900. Closings YTD are on par with 2008 with 3. The median sale price of $275,000 is up 2% over last year. Market time was down 33% with the average home being on the market for 134 days. This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009. In Batavia the primary improvements consist of average single family residential structures with a typical mix of multi-family dwellings and commercial support improvements. There are no apparent adverse factors affecting the marketability of this general market area. The turnover rate & employment stability are also normal for this suburban market area. The Chicago c... 01/13/2009

There are currently 208 single family and townhomes listed for sale in Batavia. The average home is currently priced at $312,400. For 2008, closings were down 25% with 236. The median sale price of $279,750 was down 2% over 2007. Market time was up 18% with the average home being on the market for 161 days. This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois on Friday, January 2nd, 2009.In Batavia the primary improvements consist of average single family residential structures with a typical mix of multi-family dwellings and commercial support improvements. There are no apparent adverse factors affecting the marketability of this general market area. The turnover rate & employment stability are also normal for this suburban market area. The Chicago commute... 01/02/2009

There are currently 216 single family and townhomes listed for sale in Batavia. The average home is currently priced at $314,950. Closings are down 25% with 234 YTD. The median sale price of $308,020 is down 7% over last year. Market time is up 18% over last year with the average home being on the market for 160 days. This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois on Sunday, December 28th, 2008.In Batavia the primary improvements consist of average single family residential structures with a typical mix of multi-family dwellings and commercial support improvements. There are no apparent adverse factors affecting the marketability of this general market area. The turnover rate & employment stability are also normal for this suburban market area. The Ch... 12/28/2008

There are currently 22 single family and townhomes listed for sale in Batavia. The average home is currently priced at $317,000. Closings are down 24% with 234 YTD. The median sale price of $279,750 is down 4% over last year. Market time is up 17% over last year with the average home being on the market for 160 days. This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois on Thursday, December 18th, 2008.In Batavia the primary improvements consist of average single family residential structures with a typical mix of multi-family dwellings and commercial support improvements. There are no apparent adverse factors affecting the marketability of this general market area. The turnover rate & employment stability are also normal for this suburban market area. The C... 12/18/2008