Is 7633 Fairway Drive a Buildable Golf Course Lot in Yorkville?
Yes, 7633 Fairway Drive is a 0.76-acre buildable golf course homesite in the Whitetail Ridge subdivision in Yorkville, Illinois.
This 110 x 300 parcel offers 110 feet of road frontage along Fairway Drive and backs directly to the Whitetail Ridge Golf Course, providing open views across the fairways and the rolling Fox Valley landscape. The lot provides ample room for a custom ranch or two-story home designed to capture course views and western sunsets. Electric and natural gas are available to the site, with a private well and septic system required. Whitetail Ridge enforces minimum square footage requirements—2,500 square feet for ranch homes and 2,800 square feet for two-story homes—standards that protect long-term property values throughout the community.
Buildable golf course lots in Whitetail Ridge represent a shrinking inventory in one of Yorkville’s most established golf communities. Ryan Ivemeyer with O’Neil Property Group is representing this property and can answer questions about site development, builder coordination, and the Whitetail Ridge building process.
Video Tour of 7633 Fairway Drive
Listing Highlights
- 0.76-acre golf course homesite measuring 110 x 300 feet with 110 feet of road frontage
- Backs directly to Whitetail Ridge Golf Course with open views across fairways and Fox Valley landscape
- Ample room for custom ranch or two-story build with rear-facing primary suite, covered patio, or elevated terrace
- Electric and natural gas available to site; private well and septic system required
- Whitetail Ridge building requirements: 2,500-square-foot minimum for ranch homes, 2,800-square-foot minimum for two-story homes
- Access to Whitetail Ridge Clubhouse with 18-hole golf course, outdoor dining, live music, and Junior PGA program
- Minutes from downtown Yorkville, Route 47, Raging Waves Waterpark, Silver Springs State Park, and Route 34 shopping and dining
Neighborhood and Lifestyle
Whitetail Ridge is anchored by the Whitetail Ridge Clubhouse and 18-hole golf course, creating a lifestyle-focused community with outdoor dining, live music, seasonal events, and a Junior PGA program. The subdivision sits in an established residential corridor of Yorkville, minutes from downtown Yorkville and Route 47. Raging Waves Waterpark and Silver Springs State Park are both nearby, and shopping and dining along Route 34 are a short drive north.
Golf course lots in Whitetail Ridge offer a controlled building environment with enforced architectural standards and minimum square footage requirements. These standards ensure visual consistency and protect resale values across the neighborhood. The combination of golf course access, protected views, and proximity to Yorkville’s amenities makes Whitetail Ridge one of Kendall County’s most sought-after custom home communities.
The lot at 7633 Fairway Drive backs to the fairway, meaning no rear neighbors and unobstructed sightlines across the course. Western exposure provides evening sunset views, and the 0.76-acre footprint allows for flexible home placement, side-entry garages, and outdoor living spaces oriented toward the course.
Who 7633 Fairway Drive Is Built For
Custom home buyers seeking golf course living without the overhead of a full country club. Whitetail Ridge offers golf course access and clubhouse amenities without mandatory club membership or initiation fees. The lot provides the setting; you control the home design, finishes, and builder relationship.
Downsizers or empty nesters ready to build a one-level ranch with course views. The 2,500-square-foot minimum for ranch homes allows for an efficient floor plan with a rear-facing primary suite, covered patio, and main-floor living designed around the fairway views. The lot dimensions and setbacks support a single-story build without feeling cramped.
Move-up buyers building their long-term home in an established Yorkville community. Whitetail Ridge is a mature subdivision with architectural standards, a stable property tax base, and a built-in golf lifestyle. The lot is ready for permitting, and electric and gas availability simplify the site development timeline.
Buying a Lot vs Buying a Built Home
Buying a vacant lot in Whitetail Ridge gives you complete control over the home’s design, layout, and material selections, but it requires coordination between builder, lender, and permitting authorities. Construction timelines in Kendall County currently range from nine to fourteen months depending on builder workload and material lead times. Financing a land purchase and construction loan involves additional steps compared to a traditional mortgage, and many buyers choose to work with a lender experienced in construction-to-permanent loans.
Buying a completed home in Whitetail Ridge eliminates the construction timeline and provides immediate occupancy, but inventory of resale homes backing to the golf course is limited and typically priced at a premium. A custom build on 7633 Fairway Drive allows you to design a home specifically oriented toward the fairway views, include modern energy systems, and choose finishes that match your preferences rather than adapting to a resale home’s existing layout.
The lot’s 0.76-acre size provides flexibility for home placement, driveway configuration, and outdoor living spaces that smaller builder lots in newer subdivisions cannot offer. Whitetail Ridge’s building requirements ensure that your investment is protected by the same standards applied to neighboring homes, reducing the risk of inconsistent development or under-built properties.
How to Schedule a Showing
Ryan Ivemeyer with O’Neil Property Group is representing 7633 Fairway Drive and can coordinate site visits, provide copies of the subdivision covenants and building requirements, and connect you with builders familiar with Whitetail Ridge. He can also walk the lot boundaries, discuss well and septic placement, and answer questions about Yorkville’s permitting process.
Contact Ryan directly at https://oneilpropertygroup.com/ryan-ivemeyer/ or reach out through the listing page at https://oneilpropertygroup.com/properties/listing/MRED/12624592/Yorkville/7633-Fairway-Drive. Site visits are straightforward, and Ryan can meet you at the property to review the lot layout and discuss next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the building requirements for 7633 Fairway Drive in Whitetail Ridge?
Whitetail Ridge enforces a 2,500-square-foot minimum for ranch homes and a 2,800-square-foot minimum for two-story homes. These requirements are outlined in the subdivision covenants and are designed to maintain consistent property values throughout the community.
Ryan Ivemeyer can provide a full copy of the covenants and connect you with builders who have completed homes in Whitetail Ridge and are familiar with the approval process.
Does the lot require a well and septic system?
Yes, 7633 Fairway Drive will require a private well and septic system. Electric and natural gas are available to the site, but municipal water and sewer are not extended to this section of Whitetail Ridge.
Well and septic installation costs vary depending on soil conditions and system design, but Ryan can provide contact information for local well drillers and septic engineers who work regularly in Yorkville and Kendall County.
Can I use my own builder, or does Whitetail Ridge require approved contractors?
Whitetail Ridge does not restrict you to a list of approved builders. You are free to hire any licensed and insured contractor, though your builder will need to submit plans to the Whitetail Ridge architectural review committee for approval before construction begins. Ryan can provide builder recommendations if you do not already have a preferred contractor.
How long does it typically take to build a custom home in Whitetail Ridge?
Construction timelines in Kendall County currently range from nine to fourteen months depending on the builder’s workload, material availability, and the complexity of the home design. Permitting through Yorkville and the architectural review process in Whitetail Ridge typically adds four to eight weeks to the front end of the timeline.
Ready to Build on a Golf Course Lot in Yorkville?
7633 Fairway Drive is a rare opportunity to build a custom home on a golf course lot in one of Yorkville’s most established subdivisions. With direct fairway views, 0.76 acres of buildable space, and access to the Whitetail Ridge Clubhouse, this homesite offers a controlled environment for a long-term investment in Kendall County.
Ryan Ivemeyer can answer questions about the lot, the building process, and financing options for land and construction loans. Reach him at https://oneilpropertygroup.com/ryan-ivemeyer/ or schedule a site visit through the listing page. For more homes and land for sale in Yorkville, visit https://oneilpropertygroup.com/yorkville-homes-for-sale/.