39W745 Goldenrod Drive, St. Charles. The 7,685-square-foot home has 4 bedrooms, 6 baths, a 2-story foyer, 2-story family room with a wall of windows, crown molding, wainscoting, walkout lower level with a private theater, master suite with a huge walk-in closet, large deck, brick paver patio and gorgeous water views.

2702 Royal Fox Drive, St. Charles. The 3,895-square-foot home has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a 3-car heated garage, 2-story foyer, stone fireplace, floor to ceiling windows, gourmet kitchen with Cambria countertops, office with built-in book cases, vaulted ceilings, finished basement with a wine cellar and gorgeous golf course views.

3488 Winding Meadow Lane, Geneva. The 3,970-square-foot home has 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, gourmet kitchen, screened porch, stone fireplace in the family room, den, powder room, grand foyer, loft, finished lower level and a 2-way fireplace with a spa in the master suite.

2962 Majestic Oaks Dr., St. Charles. The 2,907-square-foot home has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, bluestone walkway, high ceilings, hardwoods, office with a vaulted ceiling, custom cabinetry, stone fireplace in the great room and the master suite has tray ceilings.

316 Park Ave., St. Charles. The 3,028-square-foot home has 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, a gourmet white kitchen with custom cabinets, walk-in dressing room in the master suite, fireplace in the family room, finished lower level, private fencing and relaxing patio in the backyard.

814 Millcreek Circle, Elgin. The 1,750-square-foot tri-level townhome has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a 2-car garage, vaulted ceilings, skylights, a fireplace, eat-in kitchen, loft, finished walk out lower level and recreation.

611 Forest View Drive, Geneva. The 5,205-square-foot home has 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, extensive millwork, floor to ceiling windows, 2-story stone fireplace, sun room, bonus room, play room, basement with theatre room, billiards room, exercise room, custom bar, stone patio, brick paver walk ways, hardwood deck and is located on a private lot with lush scenery surrounding the home.

1125 Swan Drive, Elburn. The 3,200-square-foot home has 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, a 2-car attached garage, 6 panel doors, white trim, quartz countertops, crown moulding, butlers area, wine fridge, loft space, finished basement, backyard deck and spa soaker tub in the master suite.

39W383 Weaver Lane, Geneva. The 2,460-square-foot home has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, a 2-car garage, 2-story foyer, Brazilian cherry hardwoods throughout, oak moldings, custom cabinetry, a stone fireplace, new air conditioning, new roof and has a finished basement that includes a full bath. The home is located near the 11th tee a golf course with scenic views and has access to over 17 miles of hiking trails.

1090 Chadwick Court, Aurora. The 3,837-square-foot home overlooking Stonebridge Golf Course has 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, a 2-story foyer and a 2-story family room, dark hardwoods, a sunroom, a den,a finished basement, a recreation room, a bonus room, an exercise room, and brick paver patio.

3341 Hillcrest Road, Geneva. The 4,829-square-foot home has 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 parking spaces, a large island with separate breakfast area in the kitchen, custom cabinets, a stone patio, a curved stairway and a deck that leads to a walking path.

1088 Dunstan Road, Geneva. The 7,100-square-foot Tuscan inspired home has 4 bedrooms, 6 baths, a 3-car garage, BBQ Area, sports court, jetted tub, wet bar, finished basement, intercom system, wine cellar, 2-story family room, home theatre and rests on a lush wooded lot.

4401 Royal Fox Drive, St. Charles. The 4,844-square-foot home has 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, a 3-car garage, French doors, vaulted ceilings, gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops, master suite with lounge area and dressing room, basement with recreation room, large deck with multiple patios, built-in fire pit, yard waterfall and 2 ponds.

39W493 N. Hyde Park, Geneva. The 2,200-square-foot home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a covered porch, new stainless appliances, updated modern kitchen cabinetry, hardwoods, large closets, large backyard and is in the highly sought after Mill Creek Subdivision close to Metra train stations.

474 Mooresfield St., Elgin. The 4,069-square-foot home has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, a 3-car garage, professional landscaping, gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, crown molding, a finished basement, walk in rain shower, luxurious walk in closets and a fenced in backyard with a firepit.

2449 Legacy Drive, Aurora. The 3,684-square-foot home has 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, a 2-story foyer, a gourmet kitchen, a breakfast room, a finished basement with a kitchenette, and wainscoting and a recessed ceiling in the dining room. The home backs onto a golf course.

36W835 Oak Road, St. Charles. The 2,484-square-foot ranch-style home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a sunroom, a huge stone fireplace, an unfinished basement, vaulted ceilings and 1.26 acres.

1440 Hearthstone Lane, North Aurora. The 3,200-square-foot home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a Whirlpool tub, all stainless steel kitchen, hardwood floors, professional landscaping and a large concrete patio.

Illinois' highest-in-the-nation property taxes are eroding home equity and depressing home values across the state. This report is part of a SYHN News Service series on recent home sales that demonstrate the consequences

Illinois' highest-in-the-nation property taxes are eroding home equity and depressing home values across the state. This report is part of a SYHN News Service series on recent home sales that demonstrate the consequences