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55+ Communities in Elgin, IL
55+ communities in Elgin, IL compared side by side: Edgewater by Del Webb and Regency at Bowes Creek, both on the far west side.
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01 / Compared
55+ communities in Elgin, IL compared
55+ communities in Elgin, IL come down to two large choices on the far west side, ZIP code 60124: Edgewater by Del Webb and Regency at Bowes Creek. Both are age-restricted, with at least one resident 55 or older in each home.
Builder
Edgewater by Del Webb: Del Webb
Regency at Bowes Creek: Part of Bowes Creek
Built
Edgewater by Del Webb: 2005 to 2015
Regency at Bowes Creek: 2006 to 2021
Size
Edgewater by Del Webb: About 1,040 homes
Regency at Bowes Creek: About 351 homes (listing data)
Gate
Edgewater by Del Webb: Gated
Regency at Bowes Creek: Gated (listing data)
Homes
Edgewater by Del Webb: Mostly ranch plans, about 1,500 to 3,300 sq ft
Regency at Bowes Creek: Single-family and attached homes
HOA
Edgewater by Del Webb: About $282 to $302 a month in 2026 listings, with lawn care and snow removal
Regency at Bowes Creek: Confirm with the association
| Item | Edgewater by Del Webb | Regency at Bowes Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Builder | Del Webb | Part of Bowes Creek |
| Built | 2005 to 2015 | 2006 to 2021 |
| Size | About 1,040 homes | About 351 homes (listing data) |
| Gate | Gated | Gated (listing data) |
| Homes | Mostly ranch plans, about 1,500 to 3,300 sq ft | Single-family and attached homes |
| HOA | About $282 to $302 a month in 2026 listings, with lawn care and snow removal | Confirm with the association |
Sources: 55places.com and MLS listing data read November 2026. HOA amounts change; confirm with each association.
02 / Edgewater
Edgewater by Del Webb amenities
Edgewater by Del Webb has a clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts and bocce, according to recent listings. Lawn care and snow removal are included in the HOA dues. See Edgewater Elgin homes for sale.
03 / Selling
Selling a home in an Elgin 55+ community
Buyers in Edgewater and Regency compare floor plans, lot views and updates closely, because most homes in each community share the same builder plans. Realtor in Elgin prices from sales of the same plan, then plans the listing around the community's rules for signs, showings and age verification.
04 / Questions
Questions about 55+ communities in Elgin
Elgin has two large 55+ communities: Edgewater by Del Webb, with about 1,040 homes, and Regency at Bowes Creek. Both sit on the far west side in ZIP code 60124.
Edgewater follows age-restricted rules that require at least one resident 55 or older in each home. Read the association's rules for the details on younger residents.
Recent listings show dues of about $282 to $302 a month, including lawn care, snow removal and the clubhouse. Confirm the current amount with the association.
05 / Related
More for 55+ buyers and sellers
Edgewater
The Del Webb community in detail.
Bowes Creek
Golf course homes and Regency.
Sell your home
Pricing from sales of the same plan.
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