Highland Woods

New Homes in Elgin, IL with DISTRICT 301 SCHOOLS!

Highland Woods is a neighborhood to call home. Set on gently rolling land with mature oak groves and 154 acres of parks, preserved wetlands and lushly landscaped greenways, Highland Woods provides community living in small, distinctive neighborhoods of single-family homes and future town homes. Highland Woods features an Owners Club with pools, tennis and basketball courts and more.

With a multi-million dollar Owners Club and beautifully preserved natural surroundings, all residents have access to an amazing array of activities and amenities virtually right in their own backyard.

• Exclusive Owners Club facility – every resident is a member – with community clubhouse, water park, state-of-the-art fitness room, and sports courts
• 196 acres of open space, including natural preservation areas, lushly landscaped green spaces and an 18 acre lake
• Seven neighborhood parks and playgrounds
• Over five miles of nature trails and bicycle/walking paths
• Landmark tree island for picnicking or daydreaming
• Onsite, award- winning Country Trails Elementary School
• Lush landscaping, including common areas adorned with colorful, seasonal flowers and picturesque tree-lined boulevards
• Dramatic masonry main entrance wall system and gatehouse
• Twelve individual neighborhoods, each marked by masonry entry monuments
• A wide selection of home styles and pricing from the area’s best  builders

Available Floor Plans

Quick Move-In Homes

Your New Home at Highland Woods includes:

Kitchens

• Granite Countertops
• Hardwood Floor
• Black GE Continuous Clean Gas Range, Energy Star 3-Cycle Dishwasher and Hood Vented to the Exterior
• Oak Cabinets with 42" Uppers
• Stainless Steel, Under-mount Double Bowl Sink
• Moen Chrome Faucet
• Kitchen Pantry
• Kitchen Island, per plan
• Recessed Can Light over Kitchen Sink per plan
• Garbage Disposal

Bathrooms

• Granite Vanity Tops
• Oak Cabinets with drawers in Full Baths per plan
• Moen Chrome Faucets
• Acrylic Tub/Shower Surrounds in Full Baths
• Pressure Balanced anti scald Tub & Shower Valves
• Oversize Bathroom Mirrors

Interior Finishes

• Full Basement
• Tray Ceiling in the Master Bedroom
• Coffered Ceiling in the Dining Room
• 9 Foot First Floor Ceiling Height, per plan
• Arched Openings on the First Floor, per plan
• Painted 2-Panel Roman Arch Interior Doors and Trim
• Brushed Nickel Door Levers, Locks and Hardware
• Brushed Nickel Interior Light Fixture Package
• Oak rails with Wrought Iron Spindles on the First and Second Floors
• Walk-in and Linen Closets per plan
• Free-Slide Vinyl Coated Closet Shelving

Flooring

• Hardwood Floors in Foyer and Kitchen
• Ceramic Tile in Master Bath & Hall Bath
• Easy Care - Sheet Vinyl floors in all other hard surface areas
• Wall to Wall Stain Resistant Carpet, per plan

PEACE OF MIND
Easy Maintenance

• 25-Year Fiberglass Roof Shingles
• LP Natural Exterior Siding
• Real Trim accents at front elevation per plan
• Aluminum Prefinished Raised Panel Garage Doors
• Vinyl Soffit and Aluminum Fascia
• Seamless Aluminum Gutter Systems

Quality Construction

• Sherwin Williams Paint Sprayed & Back-rolled
• 10-Year Guarantee Dry Basement with Eco-base Epro
• Interior and Exterior Drain Tile
• Concrete Reinforced with Mesh for Garage Floors
• Engineered "I Joist" Floor Systems per plan
• 3/4" Wood Sub Floors attached with Glue and Screws
• Schluter DITRA waterproof membrane under/behind all ceramic surfaces
• Ice and Water Shield at Roof Perimeter and Valleys
• Drywall attached with Glue and Screws
• Washer and Gas Dryer Hook-Up in Laundry Room
• Two Frost Free Hose Bibs per plan
• Two Water Proof GFI's on the Exterior per Plan
• Two (2) RG-6 Quad Shield High Performance Cable Connections (per plan)
• Two (2) CAT5-E Telephone Connections per plan
• Interconnected Smoke Detectors with Battery Back-Up

Landscape and Exteriors

• Sod in Front, Side and Rear Yards with Parkway Tree
• Attached Garage per plan
• Asphalt Driveway
• Concrete entry walk with Broom Finish
• Concrete public walk with Broom Finish

VALUE AND CONVENIENCE
Money Saving/Green Features

• Energy Star compliance verified by a 3rd Party to achieve a maximum HERS index of 59
• 95% High Efficiency Furnace with Programmable Digital Thermostat
• 13 SEER Air-Conditioning
• Sealed Individual supply and return air ducts in all bedrooms
• Insulated "Low-E' Vinyl Windows with Integral grids on the Front Elevation per plan
• R-50 Ceiling Insulation, R-20 Wall Insulation and Insulating Blanket around the Basement Walls
• Dow Weathermate House wrap
• Bath fans with timers
• Ridge Vent with External Baffles for better Attic Ventilation
• Energy Efficient Power-vent 50-gallon Water Heater, per plan
• Passive Radon Vent
• Insulated Steel Entry Door with Side-lights per plan

Customer Driven Services

• MY HOME 24-7 WEBSITE
• Virtual Design Center for Selections
• Online Option Pricing w/ Mortgage Calculator
• Builder Interaction Tool w/ Access to All Depts
• Real-time Construction Schedule Overview Construction Photographs to Document the Progress of Your New Home
• In-house Mortgage, Title and Insurance company

Customer Driven Assurance

• William Ryan Homes 1-2-10 Limited/Transferable Warranty
• "Hard-Hat" Buyer Orientation Program
• Pre-Construction Orientation
• Pre-Drywall Orientation
• Pre-Closing Orientation
• 60 Day & 11 Month Warranty Review

With easy access to several major east-west and north-south thoroughfares, it's easy to enjoy the surrounding area's many attractions:

• Elgin's historic district
• State Street Market Shops, Huntley Prime Outlets and Spring Hill Mall
• Highlands of Elgin and Wing Park public golf courses
• The Centre of Elgin public recreation facility
• Lords Park Pavilion, petting zoo, and family aquatic center
• Wing Park Family Aquatic Center
• Fox River Bike Trail
• Elgin Sports Complex
• Hemmens Cultural Center
• Fox River Trolley Museum
• Grand Victoria Riverboat Casino
• Elgin Symphony Orchestra
• Illinois Railway Museum
• Elgin Public Museum
• And much more!

www.burlington.k12.il.us
 

Elementary School – Grades K-5 :
Country Trails Elementary School
3701 Highland Woods Blvd.
Elgin Illinois 60124 
Principal – Carle Walter - 847-717-8000 
 

Middle School- Grades 6-8 :
Prairie Knolls Middle School
225 Nesler Rd.
Elgin, Illinois 60124
Principal – Theresa Kolkebeck - 847-717-8100
 

 
High School – Grades 9-12:
Central High School
44W625 Plato Rd.
Burlington, Illinois 60109
Principal – Matthew Haug – 847-464-6030