O'Neil Property Group
Live Plano listings updated daily from the MLS — plus what local buyers should know before making a move.
The $500K–$750K band is Plano’s estate tier — a small, distinctive market built on land rather than square footage alone. This is Schaefer Woods with its acre-plus custom homes near Eldamain Road, Deer Ridge south of the Fox River, and the gated lake properties of Solitude Lakes. Only a handful of homes trade here each year, which makes both buying and selling in this band a patience game — and exactly where local representation earns its keep.
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 custom and semi-custom single-family homes, mostly 2,600–4,700 square feet on one to one-and-a-half acres. Schaefer Woods homes from the 2000s–2020s have been closing in the $540s–$570s; Deer Ridge customs south of the river have reached the high $600s; and Solitude Lakes’ gated lakefront properties have traded from $500K up. Three-car garages, side-load layouts, and genuine privacy are the norm rather than the upgrade.
School district and jurisdiction are the fine print at this tier: Schaefer Woods feeds Yorkville CUSD 115, Deer Ridge feeds Sandwich CUSD 430, and Solitude Lakes is a private gated road with its own association — three different setups within one zip code. Several of these areas are unincorporated Kendall County, which changes taxes, wells, and septic. None of it is a problem; all of it belongs in your offer math, and we walk through it property by property.
Standard conventional financing covers this band, but appraisals deserve attention — comps are scarce, so an appraiser unfamiliar with western Kendall County acreage can miss. Budget for well and septic inspections where applicable, review association covenants on gated and acreage communities, and on newer customs confirm what’s warranted versus builder-grade. We also recommend a survey on acre-plus parcels.
With so few sales, a single listing can sit for months not because it’s overpriced but because its buyer hasn’t arrived yet — or go under contract in a week when two acreage buyers collide. If you’re searching this band, tell us specifically what you want; off-market and coming-soon awareness matters more here than anywhere else in Plano.
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.