Carpentersville, Illinois
Population: 25,000
Located in Kane County
With 25,000 residents, Carpentersville is located only 38 miles northwest of Chicago's Loop, and 25 miles from O'Hare International Airport. Easy access to the I-90 Tollway and other interchanges encourages business and industrial park growth along the western Randall Road Corridor. Matching every lifestyle and budget, Carpentersville takes pride in its housing diversity. From 19th-Century Victorian mansions in named historic districts, to modest and executive-style single family homes, the choice is unending as residential areas continue to expand. Small to luxury condominiums and town homes are available at reasonable prices. Clubhouses, swimming pools, natural wetlands and tennis courts are amenities at some multi-family complexes. High-quality 2,500-square-foot homes on large lots are often priced from the low $200's, and executive subdivisions adjacent to golf courses begin in the $300's. There exists a wide range of executive living opportunities ranging from $250,000 to $800,000. Located near Carpentersville, is the "The Centre of Elgin", a 185,000- square-foot center that offers health and fitness areas, three pools, full size basketball courts, racquetball courts, and a wealth of community rooms targeted for all ages. Wintertime continues to bring families to downtown Elgin as they enjoy the $400,000 refrigerated and beautifully lit outdoor ice skating rink situated behind City Hall. Two municipal pools have received more than just a facelift! With a splash, Elgin's Wing Park Family Aquatic Center is now one of the largest in the state. The $5 million aquatic center sports a zero-depth entry pool, eight lap lanes, and the challenge of one and three-meter diving boards. Fun for all ages, it is situated in Wing Park, which provides a nine-hole golf course, picnic areas, baseball fields and an outdoor bandshell concert center. The renovated Lords Park Family Aquatic Center on Elgin's east side welcomes a capacity of 2,000 with seven lap lanes and plenty of play areas for young children. Considered by many as the premier bike trail in the Chicagoland area, the 36-mile paved Fox River Trail links the local towns. Offering open space, parks, natural areas and environmental beauty, the trail is considered by many as the backbone of the Fox River Trail biking system, it branches off on auxiliary paths. Golf in the region is definitely up to par! Those searching for the challenge of that hole-in-one can try it at the popular 18-hole Spartan Meadows on Elgin's west side. Both public and private courses are available at several local courses. Players find all levels of play, beautiful landscaping, good dining and relaxation at all courses. It's recreation all year long at Villa Olivia Country Club as skiers take to the slopes of man-made snow long before the flakes fall. Acres of Cook and Kane forest preserves offer canoeing, fishing and equestrian trails. As a growing family community, Carpentersville is committed to building upon its attractive neighborhood park system. Riverfront parks along the Fox River provide an outlet for fishing and canoeing enthusiasts, as well as for community-wide events. Carpentersville is a place with a strong sense of history and tradition, but thanks to revitalization, is definitely a place of the future! Come and check it out! Find homes for sale in Carpentersville Illinois
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