Somerset Farms

Independent Assessment

The builder's own site (bygrainger.com) and independent secondary directories (55places, Homes by Marco) consistently describe Somerset Farms as a 55+ community, and the 96-home count and 2018 completion date are corroborated across these sources as well as local coverage of Brian Grainger's broader DeKalb County building history. The recorded condominium declaration for the Somerset Farms parcel was not independently reviewed, so the precise occupancy rule was not confirmed firsthand. One secondary source reports a 2006-2015 build-date range that does not cleanly match the '2018 completion / builder's first 55+ community' narrative found elsewhere; the discrepancy is flagged rather than resolved, and it may reflect either an earlier, differently-scoped project or a data error at that source.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want an established, sold-out 55+ condominium community in Sycamore -- with a functioning clubhouse and a rural, open-space setting close to town amenities and medical care -- are likely to find Somerset Farms appealing, particularly those interested in the same local builder's track record before considering its newer, larger successor community, Old Mill Park.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Communities By Grainger, led by Brian Grainger, built Somerset Farms as its first 55+ community, completing and selling out the development in 2018. The community comprises 96 attached homes, reported by a secondary source at approximately 1,753 square feet with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an attached two-car garage; the homeowners' association reportedly provides exterior home maintenance, landscaping, lawn care, and snow removal. Brian Grainger has built homes in DeKalb County for over 25 years, and Somerset Farms' sellout in 2018 directly preceded the same builder's next 55+ project, Old Mill Park, in the same town.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Public sources do not give a current, confirmed pricing range for Somerset Farms. As a resale-only community, buyers should contact a local agent or the Somerset Farm Condominium Association for current pricing and availability.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Somerset Farms is a fully built-out, resale-only community -- it sold out in 2018 and no new homes are being built. Buyers should expect standard resale-market considerations: home inspections, evaluating the age and condition of major systems, and coordinating with the Somerset Farm Condominium Association on any association-managed exterior work.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at Somerset Farms 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

Somerset Farms is organized around a central clubhouse that hosts community gatherings, holiday parties, and group meetings, set within a deliberately rural-feeling layout of open space and views. The attached, low-maintenance home format -- with the association handling exterior maintenance, landscaping, lawn care, and snow removal -- suits buyers downsizing out of higher-upkeep single-family homes.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Somerset Farms sits in Sycamore, the DeKalb County seat, near the heart of the town's shopping, restaurants, and several newer medical complexes per the builder's own marketing. 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

Somerset Farms is marketed by the builder's own site and consistently described by independent directories as a 55+ community. 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 Somerset Farm Condominium Association's current governing documents and age-verification procedure before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

As a sold-out community completed in 2018, Somerset Farms offers no new-construction inventory or builder-backed warranty; all purchases are resales. A current HOA fee, current resale pricing, and the community's exact recorded age-restriction language could not be confirmed; all should be confirmed directly with the Somerset Farm Condominium Association or a local agent. The unresolved build-date discrepancy noted above (2006-2015 vs. 2018 completion) should also be clarified if precise construction history matters to a buyer.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Somerset Farms is the original, smaller predecessor to Old Mill Park, the same builder's newer and larger 55+ community elsewhere in Sycamore. Buyers comparing the two should note that Somerset Farms is fully sold out and resale-only, while Old Mill Park (as of the last update) has included active new-construction phases -- an important distinction for buyers who specifically want new-construction inventory from this local builder. Riverbend in nearby Genoa is also built by Communities By Grainger, giving buyers three same-builder options across two DeKalb County towns.

Current Listings

A connected local agent or the builder (Communities By Grainger) can provide current available resale listings at Somerset Farms.

How many homes are in Somerset Farms?

The community comprises 96 attached homes, completed and sold out by Communities By Grainger in 2018.

Is Somerset Farms still selling new homes?

No. It sold out in 2018 and is now a resale-only community. The same builder's newer 55+ community in Sycamore is Old Mill Park.

What amenities does Somerset Farms offer?

A central clubhouse for community gatherings and holiday parties, set within a rural-feeling layout with open space and views; the association handles exterior maintenance, landscaping, lawn care, and snow removal.

Is Somerset Farms age-restricted?

Yes, it is marketed by the builder and consistently described by independent directories as a 55+ community. The recorded condominium declaration has not been independently reviewed; confirm current requirements with the condominium association.