Pre-construction pricing at Timber Oaks in Joliet

Buyers can still take advantage of pre-construction pricing at Kipling Homes' Timber Oaks, a neighborhood of 219 brick condominiums and courtyard townhouses in Joliet.

More than 35 units have been sold to date at the development, located near Frontage and McDonough roads.

"The models are currently under construction at Timber Oaks and are scheduled to open in late February, so buyers need to act fast if they want to take advantage of a special pre-construction pricing at the community," said Kathy Dames-Mattox, vice president of Kipling Homes.

With prices starting from $149,900, buyers can choose from an array of condominium floor plans in different building arrangements.

Floor plans range in size from 1,078 to 1,664 square feet with two to four bedrooms and one to three baths. The first residents have begun to move into their new homes.

The townhouses were designed to feel like single-family homes without the maintenance. They feature two to four bedrooms, one to three baths and attached two-car garages. They range in size from 1,115 to 1,664 square feet and are priced from $174,900 to $202,900.

"During the grand opening celebration buyers will have a limited time to take advantage of a special offer which features a free stainless-steel appliance package including a range, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave when buying a townhouse," said Dames-Mattox.

Here are details on the four townhouse plans:

• The two-story Aster offers 1,115 square feet with two bedrooms, 1½ baths, a formal living and dining room, master bedroom suite, kitchen with balcony, second-floor laundry room and attached two-car garage. The Aster is priced from $176,900.

• Base-priced at $204,900, the 1,664-square-foot Buttercup is an end unit with two to three bedrooms, two to three baths, separate living room and dining room, master suite with walk-in closet, a finished lower level for family room and attached two-car garage.

• The Cottonwood ranges in size from 1,417 to 1,617 square feet. This three-story townhouse has two to four bedrooms, 1½ to 2½ baths, formal living and dining room, a country kitchen, a master suite with optional private bath, second-floor laundry room and attached two-car garage. The Cottonwood is priced from $188,900.

• The Dahlia is also an end unit and features 1,377 square feet of living space. This raised ranch features two bedrooms, one to two baths, living room with an extended deck, master bedroom suite with walk-in closet, finished garden basement and attached 2½-car garage. The Dahlia is priced from $181,900.

The two-bedroom condominiums range from $149,900 to $167,900. Buyers can choose from six different floor plans. The details on the condominiums include:

• The Chestnut's first-floor ranch design includes two bedrooms with walk-in closets, two full baths and a living room with access to a patio. A laundry room is off the hall. With 1,078 square feet of living space, the Chestnut is priced from $149,900.

• The Chestnut-2, a second-floor ranch plan, is a 1,159-square-foot home. It features two bedrooms with walk-in closets, two full baths, an open living and dining room, two vaulted ceilings, an open kitchen and a separate laundry room. The living room offers access to the deck and storage area. It is base priced from $156,900.

• The Douglas Fir, a 1,092-square-foot plan, offers two large bedrooms and two full baths. Highlights include a great room, formal dining room and a utility/laundry room. It is base priced from $158, 900.

• The Douglas Fir-2. A dramatic open foyer welcomes guests to this 1,166-square-foot home. Base priced from $166,900, the Douglas Fir-2 has a super bath (second bath optional) and two bedrooms, including a master suite with walk-in closet and access to private master bath. A family room offers access to a deck. The home also has a dining room and a separate utility/laundry room.

• The Emery Oak, a 1,096-square-foot plan, offers two bedrooms with two walk-in closets and two super baths (second bath optional). Highlights include a living room, dining room and kitchen with access to a patio. The home also features a separate utility/laundry room. It is base priced from $163,900.

• A dramatic foyer with plant shelf welcomes guests to the Emery Oak-2, a 1,173-square-foot home. It has two full baths and two bedrooms, including a master suite. The home also has a living room, dining room and kitchen with access to the deck, as well as a separate laundry room. It is base-priced from $163,900.

To visit the on-site Timber Oaks sales center, take Interstate 55 to Illinois 52 (Jefferson Street) and head east. The sales office is located south on Frontage Road near McDonough Road in West Joliet. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, call (815) 744-7152 or visit www.kiplinghomes.com.