Ashwood Crossing

Independent Assessment

Multiple independent secondary directories (55places, Homes by Marco, Topretirements) and Pulte Homes' own community listing consistently corroborate Pulte as the builder, the 103-home count, the 2017-2021 construction window, and the absence of a clubhouse, giving reasonably strong confidence in the core facts. Ashwood Crossing, built between 2017 and 2021, also benefits from fairly consistent and current secondary-source pricing and fee data.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers wanting relatively new-construction 55+ housing (built as recently as 2021) with a genuine choice of attached or single-family, customizable floor plans, in a walkable Naperville location roughly 15 minutes from downtown Naperville, will find Ashwood Crossing appealing, particularly those who do not need a large indoor clubhouse and prefer a lower HOA fee tied to lawn care and snow removal alone.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Pulte Homes built Ashwood Crossing between 2017 and 2021, delivering 103 attached and single-family homes that were customizable to owners' tastes during original construction, with two- or three-bedroom floor plans and overall home sizes ranging from roughly 1,577 to 3,613 square feet. The community sits east of Wolf's Crossing Road and north of Trumpet Avenue in Naperville.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Secondary sources report resale/active listings in a roughly $389,000-$470,000-plus range as of the last update, along with a cited average annual property tax figure of approximately $8,915. Buyers should request current comparable sales from a local agent, since the figures come from point-in-time aggregator snapshots rather than a verified closed-sale history.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

With construction completed by 2021 and no evidence of ongoing new-home sales found, Ashwood Crossing operates primarily as a resale market of relatively young homes. Buyers should still budget for a standard independent inspection and should request the HOA's current financials, reserve study, and governing documents (including age-restriction language) before purchasing.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Ashwood Crossing are subject to City of Naperville and DuPage County property tax administration; DuPage County is reported (per an unverified aggregator-sourced figure cited on this site's DuPage County area page) to carry some of the lowest effective property tax rates in the Chicago metro. A secondary source cites an average annual property tax figure of roughly $8,915 for the community, though a current effective rate for specific parcels was not independently confirmed. Buyers should confirm exact current figures with the DuPage County Assessor.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Ashwood Crossing offers a lower-overhead, lock-and-leave lifestyle centered on its walking paths and preserved green spaces rather than an indoor clubhouse, appealing to buyers who prioritize maintenance-free living (lawn care and snow removal via the HOA) without a large shared amenity campus. Its mix of customizable attached and single-family floor plans gives buyers housing-type flexibility within one community.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Ashwood Crossing sits in Naperville, DuPage County, east of Wolf's Crossing Road and north of Trumpet Avenue. Downtown Naperville's parks, shops, and restaurants are reported to be a roughly 15-minute drive away.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Ashwood Crossing is consistently categorized as an 'active adult 55+' community by every independent secondary directory reviewed, and by Pulte Homes' own community listing. The exact current restriction language and age-verification procedure were not confirmed against DuPage County's recorded declaration of covenants for the community, which was not independently reviewed. Buyers should confirm current requirements directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Ashwood Crossing does not offer a community clubhouse, fitness center, or pool -- a meaningful limitation for buyers who want organized indoor social programming or a dedicated activities director, both commonly found at larger Chicago-metro 55+ communities such as Carillon Club. A current, exact HOA fee, current resale pricing, and the community's precise current age-verification procedure were not confirmed; buyers should confirm all of these directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within Naperville, Ashwood Crossing is newer than Carillon Club (2007-2017 build-out) or Hampton Park and Hobson Villas (mid-2000s construction), having been built as recently as 2021, but offers considerably less indoor amenity infrastructure than Carillon Club's 18,000-square-foot clubhouse. Buyers prioritizing newer home construction and a lower HOA fee may prefer Ashwood Crossing; buyers wanting a large clubhouse and golf will likely prefer Carillon Club.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current resale listings and pricing at Ashwood Crossing.

Who built Ashwood Crossing?

Pulte Homes, between 2017 and 2021.

How many homes are in Ashwood Crossing?

103 attached and single-family homes, customizable across multiple floor plans ranging from roughly 1,577 to 3,613 square feet.

Does Ashwood Crossing have a clubhouse?

No. No evidence of a community clubhouse was found; amenities are limited to walking paths and preserved green spaces.

Is Ashwood Crossing age-restricted?

It is consistently categorized as an active adult 55+ community by independent real-estate directories and by Pulte's own community listing. The recorded declaration was not independently reviewed for the exact current restriction language; confirm current requirements with the HOA.