O'Neil Property Group
Prairie Commons is Lennar’s townhome community east of Kirk Road at Wind Energy Pass — roughly 150 two- and three-story townhomes built 2019–2023, now the east side’s steadiest resale entry point at $355K–$420K.
Prairie Commons occupies about 55 acres east of Kirk Road at Wind Energy Pass, north of Butterfield Road on Batavia’s east side. The concept dates back to city approvals from the 2000s, but the community as built is Lennar’s: two- and three-story townhomes delivered between 2019 and 2023 under the builder’s “Everything’s Included” spec. The plan was approved for up to 242 townhomes; roughly 150 were built, which left the community with more open space than the original drawings.
The townhomes run two product lines — Urban and Traditional — across plans from about 1,472 to 2,381 square feet with two to three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and attached 2-car garages. Because Lennar specced finishes consistently, resale condition is unusually uniform: what varies is plan, position (pond and park views carry premiums), and care. The HOA runs roughly $150–$231 a month covering lawn and snow.
This is the practical entry point to east-side Batavia: J.B. Nelson Elementary serves the area, Fermilab’s campus is minutes north on Kirk, I-88’s Farnsworth interchange is about ten minutes south, and two private parks plus a Batavia Park District site sit inside the plan. Recent resales ran $357,500–$419,500, averaging around $377K — against a citywide median near $500K.
Pricing reflects Prairie Commons sales and active listings as of mid-2026.
The compact end — roughly 1,472–1,900 square feet across three levels, with flex space at entry level. The community’s (and often the east side’s) most attainable near-new product.
See listings →The bigger two-story layouts toward 2,381 square feet, with the pond- and park-facing positions carrying the premiums. Top recent resale: $419,500.
See listings →Lawn and snow are the association’s job — the line item that makes the monthly math competitive with rent and with older detached homes needing weekend upkeep.
See listings →A dedicated Prairie Commons listing feed is being configured. In the meantime, every active Batavia listing — including Prairie Commons — is searchable below, updated in real time from the MLS. Or call or text Kealan at 630-381-4995 for a current list of Prairie Commons homes.
Two private parks plus a Batavia Park District site sit within the community, with trails and a picnic area — more green than the density suggests.
The plan’s ponds give a share of units water views — the position premium is real and consistent on resale.
Kirk Road runs straight to Fermilab’s Pine Street entrance — a five-minute commute for lab households and a steady source of tenant demand for investors.
Farnsworth’s interchange is about ten minutes south — the east side’s cleanest tollway access, with the Route 34/Kirk retail corridors between.
School names, grades, and locations are listed as facts only. Attendance boundaries can change — verify the current assignment for any specific address directly with the district.
Serves the east-side neighborhoods including Prairie Commons. Confirm the current attendance boundary with BPS 101 for any specific address.
The district’s middle school, about five minutes west toward the river.
The district’s comprehensive high school on the west bank — about ten minutes.
Downtown and the Riverwalk run about seven minutes west via Wilson Street. Groceries and daily errands sit closer — the Kirk and Randall corridors bracket the neighborhood east and west.
Kirk Road north reaches Fabyan Parkway and Fermilab in minutes; south, I-88 at Farnsworth in about ten. Butterfield Road runs east toward Warrenville and the DuPage employment corridor.
The Aurora Transportation Center’s BNSF expresses are about 12 minutes south; Geneva’s UP-West station about 12 minutes north. Driving, plan 45–65 minutes to the Loop via I-88.
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