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Live Batavia listings updated daily from the MLS — plus what local buyers should know before making a move.
Affordable in Batavia means roughly $350K and under — the condos, older townhomes, and postwar houses that let first-time buyers into a Tri-City market whose median sale runs near $500K. The supply is thin but steady: Deerpath Crossing townhomes from around $300K, association condos along the Route 25 corridor, and Batavia Highlands ranches from the high $200s. Every one comes with the same Riverwalk, trail, quarry beach, and below-average electric rates as the million-dollar stock.
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 900 to 1,600 square feet, association fees on the attached stock, and honest 1970s–90s condition in most of it — the affordable tier is where sweat equity still works. Highlands ranches deliver detached living with yards at attached-home prices; the trade is age and, for that neighborhood, Geneva CUSD 304 schools rather than Batavia 101 (verify per address).
The affordable tier is also where Batavia’s rental-versus-own math flips fastest: association fees included, a $330K townhome’s monthly cost competes directly with area rents. City fee schedules and Kane County first-time-buyer programs stack on top — and a new $24M affordable development near the river, endorsed by the city in 2025, signals more attainable supply coming.
IHDA down payment assistance, FHA 3.5% down, and conventional 97 programs all work in this tier — the constraint is association warrantability on condos, so we route financing before you tour. Move fast but inspect anyway: affordable listings draw investor cash, and your edge as an owner-occupant is FHA/IHDA eligibility investors don’t have plus sellers who prefer owner outcomes.
This is the fastest-clearing segment in Batavia — entry buyers, downsizers, and investors all bid on the same few listings, and well-priced ones go pending inside two weeks. Same-day touring and pre-underwritten approval are the difference between winning and watching.
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.