New community will reimagine 12-acre former office property as residential enclave

M/I Homes, one of the top homebuilders in the Chicagoland area, announces it has closed on the land acquisition for Northwoods of Naperville, a 12-acre wooded parcel that will be redeveloped from an office site into an enclave of 64 townhomes bordered by a forest preserve. Demolition of a vacant 67,000-square-foot office building began in June, and land development is now underway. Pre-sales are scheduled to launch this fall.

Located north of Warrenville Road and just west of Naperville Road, Northwoods of Naperville will offer buyers a private, natural setting surrounded by mature tree growth and abutting Herrick Lake Forest Preserve. The community also benefits from proximity to major transportation arteries including Interstate 88, only a half-mile away, Interstate 355 and Routes 83 and 59.

“This property was struggling in today’s challenging office space market given its secluded location and lack of visibility from nearby roadways, but those very same characteristics make it extremely attractive as a residential community — particularly in Naperville, where demand for new homes remains high but undeveloped land is hard to come by,” said Rick Champine, area president of M/I Homes. “With the transformation of this site about to begin, we’re excited to reintroduce it as Northwoods of Naperville and create a new-home option that offers buyers convenient townhome living where they can enjoy all that Naperville has to offer, from a vibrant downtown district with plentiful shopping, dining and recreation options to easy access to nearby employment opportunities.”

M/I Homes is unveiling two new lines of townhome designs at Northwoods of Naperville: the Urban Series and the Revival Series, with prices expected to start in the $700,000s.

“M/I Homes has a great track record of townhome designs that deliver on not just style, but also livability, and the Urban and Revival series live up to that reputation,” said Cheryl Bonk, vice president of sales and marketing for M/I Homes. “We’re excited to introduce these upscale designs that are unlike anything else we’re building in the area, with contemporary exteriors that set them apart from other townhomes on the market and interior finishes and floor plan features that deliver the craftsmanship and aesthetic of a high-end home.”

Buyers can choose from two floor plans from the four-story Urban Series, whose designs feature a generously sized roof deck adjacent to a fourth-floor bonus space, plus a separate second-floor balcony off of the main living space. Measuring 2,669 to 3,152 square feet, Urban Series plans offer two to four bedrooms, including the option for a first-floor bedroom or study, three to four baths and an attached rear-load two-car garage. Additionally, four floor plans from M/I’s traditional two-story Revival Series will be available. Measuring 1,991 to 2,436 square feet, the townhomes have three to four bedrooms, including one plan with a first-floor owners’ suite, 2½ baths, walk-out basements and an attached two-car front-load garage.

Townhomes from both series feature modern facades with cohesive design details including gray siding, cedar wood accents and black brick.

“With six floor plans offered across two different design series, there’s something for everyone at Northwoods of Naperville — even for the most discerning buyer,” said Bonk. “The sophisticated look and generous square footage of these homes are sure to appeal to downsizers who don’t want to sacrifice style for space, while the maintenance-free lifestyle and functional features like lofts, mudrooms and flex spaces are sure to hit the mark with everyone from busy professionals to growing families.”

Just beyond the private enclave of Northwoods of Naperville, residents will have access to the Freedom Commons and Danada Square shopping centers as well as the Route 59 retail corridor, all of which offer a variety of restaurants, retailers and professional service providers. And only a short drive from the community is downtown Naperville, with its numerous community events, festivals, specialty stores, independent boutiques, eateries, bars and other businesses. For outdoor recreation, both Herrick Lake Forest Preserve and Danada Forest Preserve offer hiking, biking and fishing, while Arrowhead Country Club is also nearby for golf.

Northwoods of Naperville is served by Naperville Central High School, Jefferson Junior High School and Bebee Elementary School.

For more information about Northwoods of Naperville and to join the interest list to receive updates about the community, visit www.northwoodsofnaperville.com.

Homes at all M/I Homes communities come standard with the builder’s industry-leading 15-Year Transferable 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% 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, Ind.; Chicago; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.; Detroit; Tampa, Sarasota and Orlando, Fla.; Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, Texas; and Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C.