O'Neil Property Group
Live DeKalb listings updated daily from the MLS — plus what local buyers should know before making a move.
New construction is back in DeKalb, and it is concentrated where the city’s newer growth has always gone: Bridges of Rivermist on the northwest side, where Finney Homes is building three- to four-bedroom plans from 1,910 to 2,129 square feet starting around $370K. That entry price is the story — it undercuts new-build pricing across the Fox Valley by six figures. Within ten minutes, the options widen: Finney’s Richland Trails in Cortland starts around $350K, and Lennar’s Reston Ponds in Sycamore from roughly $400K. For buyers weighing a 2000s resale against building new, the math is closer than it has been in years.
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 modern open plans, two-car garages, full basements, and current mechanicals and windows — the ownership-cost advantage over a 1990s resale is real. Base prices climb with options and lot premiums, so budget realistically: popular packages typically add $30K–$60K. Build timelines run several months; quick-delivery inventory homes appear periodically for buyers who cannot wait.
Bridges of Rivermist gives new buyers an established setting rather than a bare field — the Krpan-era homes around the new phases set a proven resale ceiling above the new-build price point, which is the healthiest pattern a new-construction buyer can ask for. Cortland’s Richland Trails trades a DeKalb address for a slightly lower price; Sycamore’s Reston Ponds trades up on price for CUSD 427. We tour buyers through all three in one afternoon.
The builder’s site agent represents the builder — bring your own representation, at no cost to you. We negotiate incentives (rate buydowns, closing costs, option credits), review the contract’s escalation and timeline clauses, and attend the walkthroughs. Also have us pull the resale comps before you pick options: some upgrades return their cost at resale, others never do.
Compare total cost of ownership, not just sticker price: a new build’s insurance, maintenance, and utility profile beats most resales, and DeKalb’s ~2.45% effective tax rate applies to a lower price base than anywhere east. One caution — verify the tax math on a new build carefully, since the first full-assessment bill arrives after the home is complete. We walk every new-construction client through that estimate before contract.
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.
