Old Mill Park

Independent Assessment

Contemporaneous local news coverage (Shaw Local/Daily Chronicle) of the Sycamore City Council and planning commission's 2024 review of Old Mill Park's expansion independently corroborates that this is an active, multi-phase, age-restricted development still under construction and subject to ongoing municipal approvals. However, the home-count figures conflict: an earlier secondary aggregator figure of approximately 100 total attached townhomes does not reconcile cleanly with the news coverage's first-phase count of 48 units plus a second phase reportedly proposed at roughly 110 units, which would suggest a total well above 100 if the second phase proceeds as described. Both figures are reported rather than picking one, and the total home count is flagged as not publicly confirmed pending a definitive, current count from the builder or the city.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want new-construction 55+ condos from an established local DeKalb County builder -- with all-brick exteriors, tall ceilings, and generous 3-car garages -- are likely to find Old Mill Park appealing, particularly those who want to stay in Sycamore near the same builder's earlier, now-sold-out Somerset Farms community.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Communities By Grainger began construction of Old Mill Park in 2019 as its successor to Somerset Farms, the same builder's first 55+ community in Sycamore. Homes feature all-brick exteriors, 9-foot ceilings, 1,800-plus square feet, and 3-car garages. Per 2024 Sycamore local news coverage, the first phase comprised 48 multi-bedroom condos in 12 four-unit buildings (which received city approval in 2016 as part of the broader development's history), while a proposed second phase across the street was reported at roughly 110 units in 21 residential buildings on 18.6 acres -- approved by the city in October 2024 after an earlier version of the expansion was rejected in August 2024. A clubhouse for the development opened in mid-2025.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

2024 local news coverage reported condos in a recently approved phase priced around $280,000. This is a point-in-time figure tied to a specific approval and phase, not a confirmed current base-pricing range; buyers should request current available units and pricing directly from Communities By Grainger.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Old Mill Park is an active, multi-phase new-construction community as of the last update, with a 2025 clubhouse opening and a second phase reportedly approved by the city in October 2024. Buyers should expect standard new-construction considerations -- construction timelines, builder warranty, and ongoing nearby construction activity as later phases proceed -- and should confirm current phase status, available units, and pricing directly with Communities By Grainger.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Old Mill Park are subject to DeKalb County and Sycamore property tax administration. A current effective property tax rate for the specific parcels is not independently confirmed; buyers should confirm exact current figures with the DeKalb County Supervisor of Assessments.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Old Mill Park's homes feature all-brick exteriors, 9-foot ceilings, and 3-car garages, distinguishing it from typical vinyl-sided production-builder active-adult product. Its clubhouse, which opened in 2025, anchors community life alongside an outdoor pool and patio, walking and biking trails, an outdoor sundeck, a botanical garden, and pickleball courts. The development's multi-phase structure -- with a second phase reported across the street from the first -- means the community's full built-out character is still emerging as of the last update.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Old Mill Park is located in Sycamore, the DeKalb County seat, at 39 Kloe Lane per one secondary source, offering a small-town setting. Specific drive times to the broader Chicago metro have not been independently confirmed; buyers with regular commuting needs should verify current travel times for the specific address.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Old Mill Park is described by local news coverage and independent directories as a community for residents 55 and older. The recorded condominium declaration for the Sycamore parcel was not independently reviewed, so the precise occupancy rule and any exceptions were not confirmed firsthand. Buyers should request and review the current governing documents and age-verification procedure directly from Communities By Grainger or the Old Mill Park association.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Because Old Mill Park has gone through a contested, multi-phase municipal approval process (including a City Council rejection of an earlier expansion proposal before a revised plan was approved), buyers should expect the community's final scale, phasing, and timeline to still be evolving, and should confirm the current, approved phase plan directly with the city and the builder before purchasing. A current HOA fee, a definitive final home count, and the exact recorded age-restriction language were not confirmed; all should be confirmed directly with Communities By Grainger or the Old Mill Park association.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Old Mill Park is the direct successor to Communities By Grainger's earlier, now-sold-out Somerset Farms, also in Sycamore -- buyers who want new-construction inventory from this local builder should look to Old Mill Park, while those comfortable with resale can also consider Somerset Farms. The builder's third DeKalb County project, Riverbend, sits in nearby Genoa, giving buyers a same-builder option in a different town if Sycamore-specific inventory is limited.

Current Listings

Communities By Grainger or a connected local agent can provide current available units, phase status, and pricing at Old Mill Park.

How many homes will Old Mill Park have?

This is not fully settled. One secondary source cites approximately 100 attached townhomes at completion, while 2024 Sycamore local news describes a 48-unit first phase plus a proposed second phase of roughly 110 units -- a total that would exceed 100 if built as reported. Confirm the current, final figure with the builder or the City of Sycamore.

Is Old Mill Park still under construction?

Yes, as of the most recent review. Its clubhouse opened in 2025, and a second development phase was reported approved by the Sycamore City Council in October 2024 after an earlier version was rejected.

What amenities does Old Mill Park offer?

A clubhouse (opened 2025), outdoor pool and patio, walking and biking trails, an outdoor sundeck, a botanical garden, and pickleball courts.

Is Old Mill Park related to Somerset Farms?

Yes. Both are built by the same local builder, Communities By Grainger (Brian Grainger), in Sycamore. Somerset Farms (completed 2018) was the builder's first 55+ community; Old Mill Park is its direct successor.