Cortland, IL – July 21, 2025– Buyers who want to be settled into a new home this fall can choose from ranch and two-story designs ready now and priced from the $360s at Richland Trails, an established neighborhood of 209 homesites bordered by a heavily wooded area and a walking path.
Located west of Somonauk Road and north of Route 38 in Cortland, Richland Trails is minutes from the I-88 employment corridor, Northern Illinois University and Kishwaukee Hospital, part of Northwestern Medicine.
Shodeen Homes, a family-owned-and-operated home builder for nearly 65 years, is offering homes for immediate move in at Richland Trails that range from 1,328 to 2,111 square feet in size with two to four bedrooms, two or 2.5 baths, full basements, two-car garages, and fully sodded and landscaped homesites.
“We have some of our most popular home designs ready for move in, giving buyers the benefits of new construction without the wait,” said Anna Harmon, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Shodeen Homes. “In addition to full basements and fully landscaped and sodded homesites, these homes include some of today’s most sought-after features such as island kitchens with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, open great rooms with fireplaces, luxury vinyl plank flooring, flex rooms and lofts per plan, concrete patios and much more.”
Homes for quick move-in include:
The Basswood ranch plan with charming covered front porch is priced at $389,900. Highlights of the 1,328-square-foot home include two bedrooms, two baths, island kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, great room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, master bedroom suite with walk-in closet and private bath, concrete patio, full basement and two-car garage.
The Hickory ranch features 1,613 square feet of living space and is priced at $412,700. Highlights include three bedrooms, two baths, island kitchen with granite countertops, upgraded 42-inch Birch cabinets and stainless-steel appliances, great room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, master bedroom with walk-in closet and private bath, concrete patio, full basement and two-car garage.
Priced at $369,200 and ready for immediate move-in, the two-story, 1,766-square-foot Lincoln includes three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout most of the first floor, first-floor flex room, island kitchen with extended dining area open to the family room, mud room, master suite with walk-in closet and private bath, full basement and two-car garage.
The Willa, priced at $433,400, is also available for quick move-in and offers 2,111 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and a loft, 2.5 baths, 9-foot first-floor ceilings, first-floor flex room, island kitchen open to the dining area and great room, master bedroom suite with private bath and walk-in closet, full basement and two-car garage.
Buyers may also choose to build and select from a collection of ranch and two-story plans that are priced from the $360s and range from 1,328 to 2,111 square feet with two to four bedrooms, two or 2.5 baths, basements and two-car garages.
“All of our homes include energy-efficient air conditioners, furnaces and appliances as well as insulated vinyl windows and a house wrap air infiltration barrier system that equate to monthly utility bill savings,” Harmon said. “In addition, each of our homes includes a 1-5-and-10-year warranty. The first year is a comprehensive home warranty where we follow up with homeowners at 30 days and 11 months after move-in to make sure any warranty issues are addressed. The home is also insured for five years for water penetration in the foundation and for 10 years on major structural elements.”
Richland Trails is in Dekalb County and children attend Cortland Elementary School, Huntley Middle School and Dekalb High School. Cortland was incorporated in1865 and is the third largest town in Illinois. Cortland residents enjoy the nearby Sycamore Family Sports Center, Sycamore Speedway, numerous area golf courses, the iconic Maple Park Pub with live music, and festivals, such as the Dekalb Corn Fest, with rides, music and food, held annually in August.
To learn more about move in ready homes at Richland Trails call (331) 442-2897 or visit www.shodeenhomes.com.
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