Cortland, IL – November 7, 2025– Two decorated model homes are open for touring with ranch and two-story homes available for quick move in at Richland Trails, a neighborhood of 209 homesites just west of Somonauk Road and north of Route 38 in Cortland.
Bordered by a heavily wooded area, park and a walking path, Richland Trails is located in Dekalb County just 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, offers two model homes to tour as well as a selection of homes for quick delivery in the established community. Homes available now are priced from $374,900 and range 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.
“The model homes, including our newest floor plan, the Willa, give home buyers an opportunity to see the quality craftsmanship and attention to detail that Shodeen Homes is known for,” said Jaynelle Then, Sales Director for Shodeen Homes. “It also showcases some of the interior design possibilities available to buyers when they build new and meet with our design team to select flooring, cabinetry, light fixtures, countertops and more.”
Models open for touring include:
The Willa, priced at $424,500, offers 2,111 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and a loft, 2.5 baths, 9-foot first-floor ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout most of the first floor, first-floor flex room, island kitchen with stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops open to the dining area and great room with fireplace, master bedroom suite with private bath and walk-in closet, full basement and two-car garage.
Priced at $374,900 the two-story, 1,766-square-foot Lincoln model 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 and upgraded 42” kitchen cabinets with upgraded granite counters and stainless steel appliances, family room, mud room, master suite with walk-in closet and private bath, full basement and two-car garage.
“Buyers who want to move by year end can purchase one of the two-story models or one of four ranch plans available now,” Then said. “These ranch plans have been popular with couples, families and empty-nesters and include some of today’s most desirable design features.”
Homes for quick move-in include:
The Basswood ranch plan with charming covered front porch is priced at $374,900. 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.
Priced at $439,900, the Greenfield ranch offers 1,804 square feet of living space with three bedrooms, two baths, island kitchens with upgraded 42-inch Brelin white cabinets, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout most of the first floor, family room vaulted ceiling and fireplace, full basement with rough-in plumbing for future bath, 12-by-15-foot concrete patio and two-car garage.
The Hickory ranch features 1,613 square feet of living space and is priced at $399,900. 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.
A second Hickory ranch is also available and is priced at $424,900.
“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,” Then said. “In addition, each of our homes includes a 1-5-and-10-year warranty giving buyers peace-of-mind on their new home purchase.
To learn more about move in ready homes at Richland Trails call (331) 442-2897 or visit www.shodeenhomes.com.
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