Wood River, IL

Just Sold in Wood River, Illinois

It's a challenging market for sure, but there are buyers out there who are willing, able, and ready to buy. It's always exciting to find great clients and more exciting to find the perfect home for them.

We closed on this awesome property, and the new homeowners are very happy with the home and the process. Congratulations to the Wilsons--may you create many happy memories in your new, beautiful home!

Summer vacation is almost over for the Aquatic Center in Wood River, IL.

So bring the family to enjoy some fun in the sun at this recreational water complex. The little ones can swim in the wading pool away from the rambunctous older ones. Practice your diving or get in some serious laps in the olympic size swimming pool. And don't forget the very fun, four story high twin water slides!

Sit back and relax in one of the many chaise lounges or sit up on the deck to watch all the fun. Concessions are also available.

Don't know how to swim? The Aquatic Center offers classes.

Looking for an idea for your next party? The Aquatic Center is available to rent for private parties after hours.

Jeffrey's Flowers in Wood River, IL is definitely the best place to go when you're looking for the perfect bouquet.

From the moment you step in the door, you feel welcome. Their staff is always so friendly and very, very helpful. They do an amazing job; so good in fact a lot of times I just trust them to do their own thing. Many times I have gone there with a limited budget and asked them to do what they could with it. And I've never been disappointed.

Once I ordered flowers for a funeral and when I got to the visitation people were talking about "the most beautiful arrangement" there. Another time, I helped to put together a very small wedding, on a very small budget. I went to Jeffrey's and ordered a small bouquet of hydrangeas with a few spray roses and asked them to hand tie the stems with silk ribbon. Gorgeous!! (and only $35!)

Weddings, funerals, gifts to someone special (yourself included), home decor and more. I love shopping there! Stop in and see for yourself.

Rock Hill Trails homes for sale in Wood River, IL

Rock Hill Trails is the first high quality, sustainable community to be developed in our area. Trumpet Builders, LLC is the exclusive builder for this new subdivision. As a recognized leader of green home building in the St. Louis area, their practice is to incorporate low impact site development practices combined with high-performance, nationally certified green homes.

There are currently 11 home plans to choose from or you can have Trumpet Builders custom build your home. Home prices start at $270,000. Housing types include single family 1 story, 2 story, cottage style, and Townhome condo.

Take a look at these:

Rock Hill Trails home for sale – MLS 2908961

Rock Hill Trails home for sale – MLS 2908137

Features of Phase 1 include:

• A community center
• Over 2 ½ miles of nature trails and sidewalks for bicycling and pedestrians
• Direct access to approx. 27 acres of common area

A community garden is planned for Phase 2.

One of the things I find most interesting is their vision to create a neighborhood business district where small scale businesses can provide service to the residents while living in the finished space above the business. I can picture an art studio, a coffee shop, or possibly a small bicycle repair shop. How nice would it be to just walk downstairs to go to work!

The northwestern edge of the community is bordered by Belk Park Golf Course and recreational park. To the south is Triangle H Farm, a full service horse boarding, training and lesson facility. Rock Hill Trails is located off of S. Moreland Road which connects with 140 and 143 and less than five minutes from IL-255. The easy access from multiple locations makes it a shorter commute for residents who may work in Missouri.

For further information on Rock Hills Trail homes for sale, available lots, or other Wood River real estate information, please contact Stacie Colclasure at stacie@mybethaltohome.com

The massive ConocoPhillips EnCana Wood River refinery in Roxana, Illinois is expanding, bringing great new jobs to our area for skilled craftsmen and contractors. That's excellent news for Madison County, Illinois in the midst of the ongoing national recession.

According to the companies, the $2 billion project is expected to be completed for production to begin in the early months of 2011. The expansion will upgrade capacity and will increase the production of clean fuels for the Midwest.

The refinery, located on approximately 2,200 acres at the intersection of IL Highway 111 and Madison, is operated by ConocoPhillips in cooperation with EnCana Corp., a Canadian oil producer.

If you're relocating to the area for jobs associated with the Wood River oil refinery expansion in the Roxana area, there are great home deals waiting for you across the communities of Madison County.

Contact the Just Ducky Homes team at Refinery@JustDuckyHomes.com or 618-791-8007 for more information on the top deals in Roxana and Wood River and throughout the River Bend area. Or click on our web site at http://www.JustDuckyHomes.com to look for properties that match your needs within just a 30 minute commute or closer to your new job. Communities such as Edwardsville, Bethalto, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Alton and many others provide a wide variety of housing options.

The Just Ducky Homes team specializes in helping people who are buying their first homes in our region. If you're unfamiliar with our area, we have information on schools, community life, recreation and much more to help you and your family find the right home during your relocation.

(FYI, CP employees: Our friends at the Crown Plaza St. Louis Downtown are offering a ConocoPhillips rate of $89 for an oversized guest room. The rate includes a free, hot breakfast; free happy hour; free Internet and free parking. They also have one-bedroom kitchen suites for long-term stays for $59 to $79 per night based on the length of stay. Call the hotel at 314-621-8200 to book. Then call me to start looking for your new home. I can be reached at 618-791-8007.)

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About the Author: Nancy Milton, GRI, is a Realtor with the Just Ducky Homes team at RE/MAX Preferred Partners in Edwardsville, Illinois. She and Kristina Pratt help their customers buy and sell homes and investment properties in St. Louis' Illinois suburbs of Madison and St. Clair counties. For more information, visit their web site at http://www.JustDuckyHomes.com or e-mail Nancy@JustDuckyHomes.com, 618-791-8007.