By the extent of her new home search, you would think Kathy Deatrick was a private investigator.She's not.
She's a concerned mother.
When Kathy and her husband William relocated from New Jersey with their daughter Meaghan, 6, they purchased a townhome in Streamwood.
When they outgrew that space, they faced a big decision.
"We knew we'd be in our next home for a long time, and for my daughter's sake, I wanted to be certain we settled in an area served by good schools. Since were from out of town, we didn't know much about the various Chicagoland suburbs," Kathy said.
She combed the Internet for information on new home neighborhoods, school reports and other community background.
Her final stage of research even involved interviewing "community watch" groups for feedback on an area. After months of "snooping around," the discerning buyers selected the Summerlin community in Aurora, on Ogden Avenue a few miles west of Route 59.
Comprised of 220 single-family homes, Summerlin is being developed by Cambridge Homes and is highlighted by a 10-acre park site, a biking and jogging path and more than five acres of natural open space.
The community offers eight floor plans, seven of which are modeled and available for touring.
The homes feature 1,525 to 2,782 square feet with three to five bedrooms and two to three baths.
Prices range from $155,490 to $197,490, including basements.
"We were not only impressed with the floor plans, but the fact that children attend Aurora/Oswego District 308, a highly rated school district," said Kathy.
"Having also looked at other Cambridge communities, we noticed a big difference in the quality.
Cambridge includes lots of extras as standard in their homes."
The Deatricks selected the Balsam design, base priced from $163,990. The home features three large bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a kitchen with breakfast area and pantry; dining room; master bedroom with private bath and walk-in closet; basement, and two-car garage.
The couple chose several upgrades, including ceramic flooring and upgraded kitchen and bath cabinetry.
They also chose 9-foot ceilings in the basement.
"We plan to finish the downstairs to create additional living space and an extra bathroom.
With most of our family living on the East Coast, we get a lot of visitors," said Kathy.
They also opted to extend the family room, creating a expansive room spanning 17-by-27 1/3 feet that includes a stone fireplace and upgraded carpeting.
"This was the focal point of the home for us, so we were very particular," said Kathy.
"We spent a lot of time with the Cambridge team reviewing and redrafting the plans, and they were very patient with us."
Now "retired" from her stint as a private investigator of new homes, Kathy and her family are enjoying their new home and surroundings.
"We've got great neighbors and I'm very pleased with the school and the area amenities.
My research really paid off," she said.
Summerlin is in a prime location of Aurora, just a few miles west of the Fox Valley Center mall, and approximately five miles northeast of Oswego. The Fox Valley mall features more than 180 retailers under one roof.
A variety of recreational activities can be enjoyed along the Fox River, which runs through Oswego and offers hiking, biking and fishing.
The park district offers residents several facilities including picnic areas, ball fields and lakes.
The town of Naperville is near by, featuring a variety of amenities highlighted by downtown Riverwalk.
Located on Ogden Avenue 4 1/2 miles west of Route 59, Summerlin offers access to the East-West Tollway (Interstate 88) and the nearby Metra commuter train in Aurora.
To visit Summerlin, take I-88 west to Route 59 south to Route 34 (Ogden Avenue) west to the community.
The sales and model centers are on the southwest corner of Ogden and Hafenrichter Road. Call (630) 851-2800.
William and Kathy Deatrick, and daughter Meaghan, 6, are enjoying their new home in the Summerlin community of Aurora.
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