New-construction community from Fidelity Wes offers ranch and two-story designs with first-floor primary suites

Baird & Warner, Chicagoland’s largest independent and locally operated real estate company, and homebuilder Fidelity Wes have announced the start of sales of Karen’s Corner, a collection of 20 highly customizable single-family homes in Long Grove, Ill. Located at 20470 N. Hicks Road, the new-construction community is slated to break ground in August 2026, with first home deliveries anticipated in August 2027.

Karen’s Corner is represented by Baird & Warner’s Scott Ottenheimer, the exclusive listing agent on the development, and brings to market an opportunity to build on approximately half-acre homesites. Priced from the $900,000s, the homes are offered in seven different floor plans and 12 exterior elevations, with options for further customization. Available home styles include ranch homes and two-story plans with first-floor primary suites.

“Karen’s Corner was designed to fill a significant gap in the market for buyers who want high-end new construction in Chicago’s northern suburbs that isn’t a townhome or multimillion-dollar estate,” said Baird & Warner’s Scott Ottenheimer. “Pent-up demand among buyers looking for first-floor primary suites starting below the $1 million price point is incredibly high, and there is very limited supply in Chicago’s northern suburbs. A developer could have built large mansions on this site, but the Fidelity Wes team wanted to create 20 homes at a more attainable price point for the area that suit a range of lifestyles, from growing families to empty nesters.”

Base home offerings will include options such as a two-bedroom-plus-den ranch with an unfinished basement, while fully upgraded and expanded homes can range from approximately $1.5 million to $1.6 million, depending on size, layout and selected finishes. All plans include attached two-car garages, with three-car garage configurations as an option. Homes will feature private well water service with access to municipal sewer infrastructure, a rare offering for new-construction communities in the area. Select homesites offer water views overlooking ponds.

Karen’s Corner is within the highly regarded Adlai E. Stevenson High School. The location also offers convenient access to Route 53, historic downtown Long Grove, nearby retailers including Whole Foods Market, Jewel-Osco and Aldi as well as shopping, dining and entertainment offerings at Deer Park Town Center.

“The number of customization options at Karen’s Corner means buyers can personalize their home to a level typically not offered at this price point,” said Mike DeMar, president at Fidelity Wes. “As a firm that has been building in the community for 35 years, Fidelity Wes manages every aspect of the design-build process, creating a streamlined experience from start to finish.”

Fidelity Wes is finalizing their Casa Bella project, an approximately 50-home single-family community in nearby Kildeer, Ill., where Ottenheimer has been engaged to sell the remaining lots. A sales center and model home for Karen’s Corner is located at Casa Bella and open for tours by appointment.

For more information on Karen’s Corner, visit fidelitywes.com/karens-corner.

About Baird & Warner Real Estate, Inc.:
Established in 1855, family-owned Baird & Warner is Chicagoland’s largest independent real estate services company. The Baird & Warner brand has been synonymous with making real estate easier through experience, innovation and integrity for more than 170 years. Steve Baird, the firm’s fifth-generation owner, has been consistently recognized among the industry’s most influential leaders. Baird & Warner is a 10-time Chicago Tribune Top Workplace award winner, and with almost 2,700 broker associates and staff in 30 offices and comprehensive mortgage, title, insurance and relocation services, it ranks among the nation’s top real estate firms. Learn more at BairdWarner.com.

About Fidelity Wes:

Since 1991, Fidelity Wes has provided customers with high-quality new-construction homes ranging from custom luxury residences to semi-custom single-family homes. The firm is known for its custom home-planning services, superior craftsmanship and strong commitment to customer satisfaction. Fidelity Wes builds high-end luxury homes throughout Chicago’s North and Northwest suburbs, including communities in Deerfield, Northbrook, Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, Kildeer, Lincolnshire and Lake Forest, Ill. Learn more at fidelitywes.com.

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