Georgetown in neighborhood profile

Georgetown, a sought-after townhouse community with water features throughout, offers a quiet neighborhood setting in a prime Batavia location.

Attractive two-story and ranch-style townhouses feature 1,371 to 1,378 square feet of living space, which is a nice size because a lot of people don't want a large unit, said Betty Theisen-Placek, real estate broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in St. Charles.

Homes offer two to three bedrooms, some with lofts, two to 2½ baths and one- or two-car garages with plenty of parking for guests.

"Buyers like that the townhouses are reasonably priced with exterior work, lawn upkeep and snow removal taken care of by the management company. And pets are allowed, which is another big plus for people. It seems as though everyone has a dog or cat these days," Theisen-Placek said.

Residents range from young professionals to retirees. People have well-tended homes, and people who have lived there for a while have upgraded their kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.

Situated on Western Avenue north of Wilson Street, Georgetown sits across from Batavia High School, and residents can walk to shopping and churches. Residents have easy access to all the conveniences along the Randall Road corridor.

Twenty-two-year resident Barbara Krivich loves the unusual layout of her ranch home. It doesn't feel boxy and closed in, said her daughter. "It has such a nice open and airy feeling," said Shelley Krivich, speaking for her mother, who is ill.

"My mother enters her unit on ground level, then walks up to her second-floor ranch unit. With her building overlooking a pond, she has such a nice view when she sits on her deck. Also, the landscaping is lovely and offers a nice ambience when she walks around the development after dinner," Shelley Krivich said.

Shelley Krivich previously lived in the subdivision herself after moving from the South suburbs to Batavia for her work at Fermi Lab. A co-worker suggested she look at Georgetown, which she did, and liked it so much she bought a residence there.

Krivich said this is a very settled and established community where residents are a nice mixture of seniors, empty-nesters, single mothers and singles. "In my mother's building of five homes, only two units have turned over during the past 22 years," Krivich said.

Situated 35 miles west of Chicago, Batavia is the oldest city in Kane County and a small town with friendly residents who enjoy a relaxed lifestyle.

The Riverwalk, a 3.2-acre park with a native wildflower sanctuary along the Fox River, is a focal point of the community where people enjoy the picturesque setting and beauty of the outdoors. The Fox River bike trail connects to other towns and is the jewel of the community.

For more recreation, the Batavia Park District oversees about 350 acres of parks, an inline skate and skateboarding park, a museum, many baseball and soccer fields and tennis and basketball courts.

Batavia is proud of its rich history, and much of its past is reflected in the city today. The past home of the Challenge Windmill Factory houses a number of Batavia businesses. A former operating rock quarry is now a public swimming facility.

The Depot Museum itself, which preserves artifacts of local history, occupies a former railroad depot built in 1854.

Listing sheet

<span class="fact box text bold">Price range:</span> $130,000 to $190,000

<span class="fact box text bold">Age of homes:</span> 19 to 25 years

<span class="fact box text bold">Schools:</span> HC Storm Elementary, Sam Rotolo Middle and Batavia High schools in Batavia Unit District 101

<span class="fact box text bold">Parks:</span> Batavia Park District