Cortland, IL – February 9, 2026– Buyers looking for the ease of single-level living with the benefits of new construction will want to visit Richland Trails in Cortland, where Shodeen Homes has several of their most popular ranch designs ready for quick move in. Priced from the $370s, homes include 9-foot ceilings, island kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, full basements, two-car garages and fully sodded and landscaped homesites.
“Single-level living is a popular choice for buyers of all ages,” said Jaynelle Then, Sales Director for Shodeen Homes. “Buyers love the open floor plan that makes entertaining a breeze. Families with small children enjoy having everyone on one living level for safety and ease of living and empty-nesters have peace-of-mind knowing that as they age, everything they need is on one floor.”
Richland Trails is an established neighborhood of 209 homes bordered by a heavily wooded area with a park and walking path. Just west of Somonauk Road and north of Route 38 in Cortland. Richland Trails is minutes from downtown Sycamore, Elburn, the I-88 employment corridor, Northern Illinois University and Kishwaukee Hospital, part of Northwestern Medicine.
Ranch homes available now for quick move in include:
The 1,328-square-foot Basswood, priced at $374,900, with two bedrooms, two baths, full basement, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout most of the main floor, great room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, island kitchen open to the dining area and great room, primary bedroom suite with walk-in closet and private bath, concrete patio and two-car garage.
The 1,804-square-foot, Greenfield priced at $424,900, with three bedrooms, two baths, full basement, island kitchen with walk-in pantry, family room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, primary bedroom with walk-in closet and luxury bath, concrete patio and two-car garage.
The 1,613-square-foot Hickory is priced at $424,900 and includes three bedrooms, two baths, full basement with bath rough-in for future finishing, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout most of the main floor, island kitchen with upgraded cabinets, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances and walk-in pantry, great room with vaulted ceiling, primary bedroom with private bath and walk-in closet, concrete patio, two-car garage.
“In addition to the ease of one level living, buyers appreciate the benefits of new construction,” Then said. “All of our homes include energy-efficient air conditioners, furnaces and appliances as well as insulated exterior basement walls and house wrap air infiltration barrier system that equate to monthly utility bill savings. Every Shodeen home includes a 1-5-and-10-year warranty giving buyers peace-of-mind on their new home purchase.”
Two model homes are open for touring at Richland Trails and buyers who choose to build from foundation can select from a collection of ranch and two-story home designs ranging from 1,328 to 2,111 square feet with two to four bedrooms, two or 2.5 baths, full basements, two-car garages, and fully sodded and landscaped homesites.
To learn more about move in ready homes at Richland Trails call (331) 442-2897 or visit www.shodeenhomes.com.
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