O'Neil Property Group
Live Sycamore listings updated daily from the MLS — plus what local buyers should know before making a move.
Sycamore has the most active new-construction market in DeKalb County — three builders selling in three established communities at once. Shodeen Homes is building at Heron Creek and Reston Ponds, Lennar at Reston Ponds, and Silverthorne at Sycamore Creek, with current new-build listings running from about $320K into the $1M+ range for custom work. That range is the story: this is one of the few towns west of the Fox River where a buyer can go under contract on a brand-new home at three genuinely different price points without leaving town.
Looking for help narrowing down your search? Call or text Kealan at 630-381-4995 for a personalized list of homes that match your budget and priorities.
Active listings pulled directly from the MLS.
Expect ranch and two-story plans from roughly 1,500 to 3,000+ square feet with the current-code basics included — nine-foot first floors, full basements, attached two- and three-car garages — and selection sheets that swing the final number meaningfully. Build timelines typically run six to ten months on a to-be-built, while spec homes and quick-delivery inventory surface regularly for buyers on a lease deadline. Base pricing starts in the low-to-mid $400s for most current plans, with occasional opportunities below $400K and custom work well above.
Each community sells a different buyer. Reston Ponds — six ponds, 15 acres of parks, southeast of downtown — is the volume play with both Shodeen and Lennar building. Heron Creek is the move-up and custom option on the north side, with Shodeen plans reaching toward $1.4M. Sycamore Creek, east of Route 23, is Silverthorne’s single-family community with two-stories that have closed into the low $500s. We walk all three regularly and know which phases have the lots worth a premium.
Never walk a model without representation — the builder’s sales agent works for the builder, and having us alongside costs you nothing. Incentives move month to month: rate buydowns, closing-cost credits, and free upgrades are all negotiable, especially on spec inventory the builder wants off the books before quarter end. Get the lot premium list early, ask what is behind every fence line on the plat, and have us review the builder contract — they are not standard Illinois forms.
New construction taxes deserve attention: first-year bills are often assessed on the land only, then step up sharply once the improvement is assessed — budget for the full number, not the teaser. Some newer Sycamore subdivisions also carry special service areas that appear as a separate line on the tax bill. We flag both on every new-build our buyers consider. Call or text Kealan at 630-381-4995 before you visit a model — the conversation is free and the leverage is real.
Whether you are just starting your search or ready to schedule a showing, Kealan O’Neil is here to help you every step of the way.
