Continuing to meet the needs of Chicago homebuyers drawn to the Bridgeport neighborhood, Chicago-based Lexington Homes is about to start construction on Lexington Square3, a community of 20 three-bedroom townhomes. Already 50 percent sold, Lexington Square3 is the builder’s third townhome community in Bridgeport.
Located between South Morgan and South Sangamon streets, Lexington Square3 is just west of U.S. Cellular Field. The community offers the same two popular floor plans that were built at Lexington Square and Lexington Square2, the builder’s two earlier townhome phases, both of which are sold out. Base-priced from the $380,000s, the homes range in size from 2,216 to 2,507 square feet.
“Over the past six years, Lexington Homes has helped transform this area of Bridgeport into a family-friendly community through the construction of its Lexington Square communities. Once construction is complete at Lexington Square3, Lexington will have built and delivered a total of 83 townhomes in the area,” said Jeff Benach, co-principal of Lexington Homes. “Our Lexington Square communities have been a big draw for those looking to move up from a condo or apartment to a larger, yet affordable, home in the city. And, almost all of them have been young families, which has created at least two significant baby booms over the past four years.
“It’s really turned into a tight-knit community. On any given warm Friday night you can see Lexington Square families bring out the kids’ toys and a trampoline and congregate for a pizza party,” added Benach.
The maintenance-free homes at Lexington Square3 come standard with three bedrooms, 2½ baths, large eat-in kitchens, living and dining rooms, family rooms, rooftop decks and attached two-car garages. Options are available for a fourth bedroom and three full baths as well as an additional half bath on the lower level.
According to Benach, one of the most desirable features of the townhomes is the amount of outdoor living space, which includes a rooftop deck, fenced-in front yard and a full-size balcony off the kitchen. “Typically, townhomes in the city may have one or two of these outdoor features, but to have all three is pretty rare, especially for under $400,000,” said Benach. “And once people take in the views from the rooftop deck, including the fireworks at U.S. Cellular Field and the downtown skyline, they’re blown away.”
The homes feature a brick and limestone exterior while the interiors showcase wide, open floor plans with highly desirable features, including brushed nickel lighting fixtures; 42-inch maple cabinets, granite countertops and GE stainless steel appliances in the kitchen; hardwood flooring throughout the main level; and raised-height vanities with granite or marble countertops in all baths. Buyers also can personalize their home with a variety of options, such as fireplaces and wet bars. In addition, the finished lower level can be tailored to a homebuyer’s preference, whether it be a media room and/or second family room or a fourth bedroom with a full bath and/or additional powder room.
Benach noted that a number of retailers and restaurateurs are following new families to the area. “Bridgeport has really reinvented itself over the past five years into a hip and relevant neighborhood.” said Benach. “It’s become one of the most diverse and culturally rich neighborhoods in Chicago, complete with a dynamic art scene shaped by the Zhou B Art Center, as well as popular restaurants and boutiques, such as The Duck Inn, Gio’s Mexican Food, Marz Community Brewing and The Jackalope Coffee and Tea House.
“Even the owners of the Jackalope Coffee and Tea House, who are longtime Bridgeport residents, are getting in on the new-construction boom and will be moving into a single-family home at our Lexington Place2 community this summer,” added Benach.
One of Chicago’s fastest-growing grocers, Mariano’s Fresh Market, also recently opened about two miles from Lexington Square3. In addition, the development is located 15 minutes from downtown Chicago with convenient access to Interstates 90/94 and 55, providing a quick commute to Midway International Airport.
To visit Lexington Square3, exit I-90/94 at 35th Street and head west for eight blocks. Turn left at Halsted Street and continue for three blocks to 37th Street. Turn right at 37th Street and the sales center will be located just ahead at 37th and Sangamon streets. Sales center hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about Lexington Square3, call (773) 523-5900 or visit www.lexingtonchicago.com.
About Lexington Homes
A premier name in Chicago real estate, Lexington Homes is one of the city’s most successful builders. In the past four decades, the Lexington Homes’ real estate development team has built more than 40,000 homes in Chicago and surrounding suburbs, solidifying its reputation for excellence and innovation in homebuilding.
Lexington Homes tops 50 percent sales at Lexington Square3 townhomes in Bridgeport. Two floor plan designs are available with three bedrooms, 2½ baths, a rooftop deck, and an attached two-car garage.