Carillon at Stonegate

Independent Assessment

Two points of possible confusion are worth noting. First, the 'Carillon' brand name: Carillon at Stonegate is a distinct, independently developed community from other 'Carillon'-named communities elsewhere in the Chicago metro area (a brand name reused across multiple unrelated developments in this region), and only this specific Aurora, Kane County community is covered. Second, its relationship to Stonegate West: though the two communities sit directly across Indian Trail from each other and share the 'Stonegate' name element, independent sources confirm they were built by different builders (Cambridge Homes/D.R. Horton here versus Kensington Homes/Ryan Homes at Stonegate West), on different construction timelines, with a different housing mix (all single-family detached here versus a single-family/condo/townhome mix at Stonegate West) and a different reported HOA fee range -- these are genuinely two separate communities, not a duplicate, and both are published as separate records with cross-references. Build-out date ranges for Carillon at Stonegate itself vary slightly by source (2003-2013 versus 2004-2012); both are reported here without forcing a single resolved figure.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want an established, fully built-out active-adult community immediately adjacent to the Stonebridge Country Club golf course and the Illinois Prairie Path (a popular regional walking/biking trail) will find Carillon at Stonegate appealing, particularly those prioritizing a consolidated 8,000-square-foot clubhouse as the community's single social hub.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Carillon at Stonegate was built by Cambridge Homes and D.R. Horton; sources report the build-out period as either 2003-2013 or 2004-2012. The community comprises 336 single-family homes with floor plans reported in the roughly 1,672-2,444 square foot range (one source) or 1,738-2,322 square feet (another). It is located to the immediate west of the Stonebridge Country Club golf course and just south of the Illinois Prairie Path in Aurora.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Recent secondary-source listings show Carillon at Stonegate resale pricing in the roughly $340,000-$465,000 range, with one source citing an average list price around $494,780 for currently listed homes -- likely reflecting recent updates or larger floor plans within that range. Buyers should confirm current comparable sales from a local agent.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Carillon at Stonegate is a fully built-out, resale-only community; there is no active new-construction inventory or builder sales office. Buyers should budget for the age of homes built between roughly 2003 and 2013 and request a home inspection and HOA reserve study before purchasing.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Carillon at Stonegate are subject to Kane County and Aurora-area property tax administration. No independently confirmed current effective property tax rate for the specific parcels within the community was found; buyers should confirm exact current figures with the Kane County Supervisor of Assessments and Treasurer.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Carillon at Stonegate is organized around its 8,000-square-foot, two-story clubhouse, which hosts community events and serves as the hub for social clubs and fitness activities. The community sits immediately west of the Stonebridge Country Club golf course and just south of the Illinois Prairie Path, giving residents proximity to both a private golf club (not itself part of the community's amenities) and a public regional trail.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Carillon at Stonegate is located in Aurora, Kane County, immediately west of the Stonebridge Country Club golf course and just south of the Illinois Prairie Path, directly across Indian Trail from the separate Stonegate West community. Buyers should confirm current drive times to specific shopping, medical facilities, and highway access from the community's exact address.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Carillon at Stonegate is consistently marketed as an active-adult 55+ community across independent real-estate aggregator listings. No primary source (recorded declaration or HOA governing document) confirming a legally recorded age restriction was located, unlike nationally branded active-adult products (such as Del Webb or Toll Brothers' Regency Collection) where the brand itself carries stronger documented age-restriction conventions. Buyers who require a legally enforceable age restriction should independently confirm the community's recorded governing documents with the Kane County Recorder or the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Buyers should independently confirm whether Carillon at Stonegate carries a legally recorded age restriction before assuming it functions as a deed-restricted community; only consistent marketing-level '55+ community' language was found across aggregators, not a primary legal source. As a resale-only community built out over a decade-plus span (2003-2013 per most sources), buyers should expect variation in home condition and finish generation across the community. Buyers should also take care not to confuse this community with the separate Stonegate West community across Indian Trail, or with any other Carillon-branded community elsewhere in the Chicago metro area.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Carillon at Stonegate's most direct comparison is Stonegate West, located directly across Indian Trail -- the two share a name element and general location but are genuinely separate developments with different builders (Cambridge Homes/D.R. Horton versus Kensington Homes/Ryan Homes), a different housing mix (all single-family here versus a single-family/condo/townhome mix at Stonegate West), and different reported HOA fee ranges. Buyers who want an all-single-family product and golf-course-adjacent setting will likely prefer Carillon at Stonegate; buyers who want housing-type variety (including condo or townhome options) will likely prefer Stonegate West.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale listings, pricing, and days-on-market data at Carillon at Stonegate.

How many homes are in Carillon at Stonegate?

336 single-family homes, built by Cambridge Homes and D.R. Horton over a period sources report as either 2003-2013 or 2004-2012.

Is Carillon at Stonegate the same as Stonegate West?

No. They are directly across Indian Trail from each other and share the 'Stonegate' name element, but are separate developments with different builders, a different housing mix, and different HOA fee ranges. Both are published as distinct community records and cross-reference each other.

Is Carillon at Stonegate age-restricted?

It is consistently marketed as an active-adult 55+ community by independent aggregators, but no primary source confirming a legally recorded age restriction was found. Buyers should independently confirm the community's recorded governing documents before purchasing.

What amenities does Carillon at Stonegate offer?

An 8,000-square-foot, two-story clubhouse with an outdoor pool, fitness center, hobby and game rooms, a library, an aerobics studio, and a ballroom, plus a tennis court, walking trails, a small fishing pond, and bocce ball courts.