South Elgin · Kane County · IL
Homes for sale in
The Townes at Becketts.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $370K
- Avg time on market
- 3 days
- Sold · last year
- 52
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About the community
Low-maintenance new-era townhomes in South Elgin's Becketts Landing.
The Townes at Becketts is the townhome neighborhood within Becketts Landing, a newer master-planned community by M/I Homes on the west side of South Elgin in Kane County. M/I broke ground in 2022 with first move-ins in early 2023, and built the townhomes out over the following years. Homes were delivered under M/I's Smart Series, a streamlined line that bundles floor plans with pre-selected finishes and is positioned for first-time buyers, downsizers, and young families. The townhome section is now largely built out, so most current activity is resale rather than builder inventory.
At a glance
M/I Homes townhomes
Two-story Smart Series townhomes with attached two-car garages, built largely in the mid-2020s.
Lawn and snow handled
The HOA covers lawn and landscape maintenance and snow removal for true low-maintenance living.
Parks and open space
An on-site community park and playground plus open space and naturalized ponds within Becketts Landing.
Forest-preserve trails
Next to the McLean Fen Forest Preserve, with the Fox River Trail and other preserves close by.
Elgin Area District U-46
The builder lists Fox Meadow Elementary, Kenyon Woods Middle, and South Elgin High School; confirm by address.
Attainable price point
Among the more accessible newer-construction options in the northwest suburbs.
Randall Road minutes away
The Randall Road corridor puts a deep bench of shopping, grocery, and dining nearby.
Metra on the MD-W line
The Milwaukee District West line at Elgin's National Street and Big Timber stations serves Chicago.
Hospital nearby
Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, off Randall Road.
What’s close
The Townes at Becketts sits on South Elgin's west side near the McLean Boulevard corridor, with Randall Road retail to the west and the Fox River towns a short drive away.
- Amenities on-site
- A community park and playground, open space and naturalized ponds, and a bike path connecting toward nearby forest preserves.
- Shopping
- The Randall Road corridor for shopping, grocery, and big-box retail, plus downtown South Elgin and Elgin along the Fox River.
- Hospital
- Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, nearby off Randall Road.
- Highway
- I-90 (Jane Addams Tollway) via the Randall Road interchange to the north.
- Schools
- Elgin Area District U-46 per the builder; South Elgin is split among districts, so confirm the assigned schools by exact address.
- Train
- Metra Milwaukee District West service from Elgin's National Street and Big Timber stations toward Union Station.
What it’s actually like to live here
Life at The Townes at Becketts is built around low-maintenance, lock-and-leave convenience. These are newer M/I townhomes where the association handles lawn care and snow removal, which is a genuine draw for first-time buyers who want new-era construction without weekend yard work, for busy professionals, and for downsizers stepping out of a larger single-family home. The Smart Series design means efficient, open two-story floor plans with attached two-car garages and modern finishes, at a price point that is among the more attainable newer-construction options in the northwest suburbs. As part of the larger Becketts Landing plan, residents also get a neighborhood park, playground, open space and ponds, and trail connections toward the adjacent McLean Fen and other Fox River preserves.
The location balances suburban convenience with everyday practicality. The Randall Road corridor puts a deep bench of shopping, dining, and services minutes away, downtown South Elgin and Elgin along the Fox River add riverfront character and events, and Metra's Milwaukee District West line plus I-90 give commuters options toward O'Hare and Chicago. Advocate Sherman Hospital and the nearby St. Charles and Geneva downtowns round out the surroundings.
The honest tradeoffs belong on the page. These are attached townhomes, so you share one or two walls and should expect the usual realities of townhome living: less privacy than a detached house, shared common areas, and an HOA assessment with rules and dues that can rise over time. The neighborhood is newer and, like many recently built communities, is still maturing, so the tree canopy is young and the surrounding west-South-Elgin area continues to develop. The amenity package is practical (parks, trails, and open space) rather than resort-style, with no confirmed pool or clubhouse, so verify the amenity list if those matter to you. And Kane County property tax rates are meaningfully higher than the national norm, which every buyer should budget for.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
The Townes at Becketts is newer construction that is now largely built out, so the market has shifted from builder sales to resale. Value tracks the floor plan, the location within Becketts Landing, and condition, with the low-maintenance HOA and the attainable price point driving steady demand from first-time buyers and downsizers.
What holds value
The fundamentals matter more than the cosmetics here. Buyers want floor plan, lot, and basement, in that order. Cosmetics are the tiebreaker.
- Low-maintenance appeal
- Lawn and snow handled by the HOA is a durable draw for first-time buyers, professionals, and downsizers.
- Attainable new-era price point
- Among the more accessible newer-construction options in the area, which supports demand and resale pace.
- Floor plan and garage type
- The Smart Series plans and front-load versus rear-load garages price differently; know which you are comparing.
- Location within Becketts Landing
- Units near the parks, open space, or trail connections tend to show and sell better than interior ones.
- Condition and finishes
- Even in a newer community, updates, care, and upgrades separate the strongest resales from the rest.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
These are attached townhomes. You share walls, common areas, and an HOA, so weigh the privacy and the dues against the low-maintenance upside. Read the association budget and rules, and confirm what the assessment covers, including exterior maintenance and master insurance, for the specific unit.
South Elgin is split among school districts. The builder lists this section in U-46, but parts of the wider Becketts Landing area and nearby South Elgin fall into St. Charles CUSD 303 or, in places, Kaneland. If schools matter, confirm the assigned schools by exact address with the district boundary locator rather than assuming.
Kane County property tax rates run well above the national norm, and newer subdivisions can be reassessed as they build out. Pull the actual tax bill and check for any special-service-area charges for the specific parcel before you write an offer.
One piece of advice
“The Townes at Becketts is a smart pick if you want newer construction and true low-maintenance living at an attainable price, with parks and forest-preserve trails at the door and Randall Road minutes away. Just go in knowing it is townhome living: shared walls, an HOA, and a still-maturing area. Confirm what the HOA covers, verify the schools by address, and run the Kane County tax bill, and it is a strong, easy-to-own buy.”
The questions buyers actually ask
The Townes at Becketts FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping The Townes at Becketts. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- townhomes and condos are $276 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- The townhome association handles lawn and landscape maintenance and snow removal as part of the low-maintenance product, and townhome associations commonly also fund shared common areas, exterior items, and reserves. Confirm the current assessment and exactly what it covers, including any master insurance and exterior building maintenance, in the association documents and seller disclosure for the specific unit, since dues change over time.
- When was The Townes at Becketts built?
- M/I Homes built the community between 2023 and 2026. M/I Homes stopped new construction in 2026, so every sale today is a resale.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 60 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 60.
- Who built The Townes at Becketts and when?
- M/I Homes built the community as the townhome section of its Becketts Landing master plan in South Elgin. Land was acquired in 2022, first move-ins were in early 2023, and construction continued through the mid-2020s under M/I's Smart Series line. The section is now largely built out, so most activity is resale.
- What kinds of homes are in the community?
- Two-story Smart Series townhomes across several floor plans, generally two to three bedrooms with attached two-car garages and roughly 1,400 to 1,600 square feet. Front-load and rear-load garage layouts were offered. Confirm the specific plan, size, and features for any individual home.
- What does the HOA cover and how much is it?
- The townhome assessment covers lawn and landscape maintenance and snow removal as part of the low-maintenance product, and typically also shared common areas, exterior items, and reserves. Confirm the current assessment amount and exactly what it includes, including any master insurance and exterior building maintenance, in the association documents and seller disclosure for the specific unit.
- What schools serve the townhomes?
- The builder lists the townhomes in Elgin Area School District U-46, assigned to Fox Meadow Elementary, Kenyon Woods Middle School, and South Elgin High School. Because South Elgin is split among U-46, St. Charles CUSD 303, and in places Kaneland, confirm the assigned schools by exact address with the district boundary locator before relying on it.
- Is this a good fit for low-maintenance living and commuting?
- Yes on low maintenance: the HOA handles lawn care and snow removal, and the homes are newer with attached garages. For commuting, Metra's Milwaukee District West line at Elgin's National Street and Big Timber stations and I-90 via Randall Road provide access toward O'Hare and Chicago. The tradeoffs are shared walls, HOA rules and dues, and Kane County's higher property tax rates.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Pricing here is on the attainable, entry-level to first move-up end for newer construction in the northwest suburbs, and the section is largely built out, so most activity is resale. For current prices, availability, and market conditions, see the live Market snapshot on this page.
- Who is the real estate agent for The Townes at Becketts?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers The Townes at Becketts in South Elgin, IL through Subdiview, a neighborhood-first home search for the Chicago suburbs and collar counties. Joe prices and negotiates from the live MRED sold comps for The Townes at Becketts specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
Your local agent
Joe knows The Townes at Becketts
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the places I actually know, and the things that move value here don't show up in the MLS write-up: which streets and buildings hold demand, what the HOA or assessments really cover, how the comps read once you account for condition and location, and where buyers consistently want to be.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who has read the last 50 closed comps in this specific market, not a national average, and can tell you what they actually mean for your price. That's how I work. Text or call any time, and I'll give you a real take, not a brochure.
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Market snapshot
The Townes at Becketts, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. The numbers below tell you what this market is doing today, not what Zillow's algorithm thinks it might be doing six weeks from now.
Typical list price
$369,900
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$319,990
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
3 days
Sold in the last year
52
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 5, 2025 through August 5, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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