M/I Homes of Chicago, one of the top homebuilders in the Chicagoland area, announced today an expansion of its Chicago-area portfolio with the acquisition of land for 95 new-construction single-family homes at Brookside Meadows, an existing community in Marengo, Ill. Sales are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2023.

Located near the intersection of E. Grant Hwy. and Mildred Dr., the new residences at Brookside Meadows are convenient to dining, shopping and recreational amenities in downtown Marengo as well as neighboring suburbs including Huntley, Pingree Grove, Woodstock and Crystal Lake. The home sites are situated to take advantage of the Illinois Route 23 Interchange Project on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (Interstate 90), which opened in late 2019 and provides direct access to I-90 from Marengo.

“More people are now considering Marengo than ever before since the new Route 23 interchange opened and improved access to the surrounding region – and the new-construction homes at Brookside Meadows give homebuyers a great option that puts the best of McHenry County at their fingertips,” said Rick Champine, area president of M/I Homes. “In today’s rising-rate environment, homebuyers are also focused on getting the most for their money, so they’ll appreciate that Brookside Meadows offers homes with the latest in-demand features and floorplans to meet any lifestyle – and all at an attainable price.”

Priced from the upper $200,000’s, the 95 homes at Brookside Meadows are part of the M/I Homes’ Smart Series, which provide a more affordable, simplified homebuying experience by bundling available floor plans with pre-selected collections of designer-chosen interior and exterior finishes.

“Our popular Smart Series makes it easy to receive the highest quality finishes from M/I Homes at an accessible price point,” said Cheryl Bonk, vice president of sales and marketing for M/I Homes. “Our pre-selected, pre-coordinated packages streamline the buying process to help you get into your new home sooner.”

At Brookside Meadows, buyers can choose from 12 two-story floor plans and three ranch floor plans for single-level living. Measuring from approximately 1,460 to 3,113 square feet, homes have two to four bedrooms, 1½ to 2 ½ baths, partial or full 8- and 9-foot basements with look-out or walk-out options available, and attached two- or optional three-car garages.

The community’s oversized home sites are ideal for outdoor entertaining, while tree- and sidewalk-lined streetscapes create an inviting, pedestrian-friendly setting. Buyers at Brookside Meadows are not subject to Homeowners Association (HOA) fees or Special Service Area (SSA) assessments, which offers a savings benefit compared to other new-construction communities in the area.

Located roughly 60 miles from the city of Chicago, Marengo offers residents access to recreational amenities including walking trails, Marengo Ridge Golf Club and Coral Woods Conservation Area – one of eight conservations in the area offering over 100 acres of woodlands. Brookside Meadows is served by Riley Consolidated Community (K-8) District 18 and Marengo Community High School District 154.

Interested buyers can visit www.mihomes.com/brooksidemeadows to register to receive monthly updates and an exclusive first look at the homes at Brookside Meadows.

Homes at all M/I Homes communities come standard with a comprehensive 10-year structural warranty, which not only allows buyers to purchase with confidence, but also adds value if the home is sold in the future. All homes are also WHOLE HOME Certified, an M/I Homes designation indicating the builder’s superior approach when constructing homes. Upon testing, an M/I home will receive a more favorable HERS (Home Energy Rating System) score than an Energy Star-certified home, which can save buyers upwards of 30 percent on their energy bills. A lower HERS Index means lower energy costs, and on average an M/I home achieves a HERS rating of 62, considerably lower than other resale homes and other builders in the market.

About M/I Homes:

M/I Homes, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading builders of single-family homes, having sold over 140,000 homes. The Company has homebuilding operations in Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota; Detroit, Michigan; Tampa, Sarasota and Orlando, Florida; Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, Texas; Nashville, Tennessee; and Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina.