Beautiful Neighborhood
- Boulevard Streets
- Homes from $195,000 to $1,000,000
- Lots from $45,000 to $120,000
- 15.5 acres of Private Lakes, 10.7 acres of commons open space and 2 miles of walkways through these areas.
- Just minutes from downtown Urbana, easy access to Interstate 74, Route 130 and Windsor Rd.
- Lake and non-lake lots available.

Beringer Commons Real Estate Tax Rebate Program*
- New homes get all the amenities of City services but pay only County Real Estate Taxes! The City of Urbana will rebate the city portion of the Real Estate Taxes, for the next seven years, Exclusively at Beringer Commons!
- Based on a $200,000 home, you would receive a rebate check on your Real Estate Taxes of approximately $930 per year, for the next seven years.
- You can save an estimated $6,500 in property taxes if you build your new $200,000 home with us!
*Upon purchase, the buyer will need to notify the City Of Urbana Comptroller of their purchase of the lot to receive the property tax refund. After notification, the City will issue a check automatically each of the seven years.
Homestead Exemptions
General Homestead ExemptionThis annual exemption is available for residential property that is occupied as the principal dwelling place of the owner. The amount of exemption is the increase in the current year’s equalized assessed value (EAV), above the 1977 EAV, up to a maximum of $5,000. The General Homestead Exemption is available in all counties except Cook County and may be granted automatically or may require an initial application to be filed with the chief county assessment office. Public Act 95-644 that passed into law in 2007 increases the maximum limit to $5,500 for the 2008 tax year (property taxes paid in 2009) and to $6,000 for 2009 tax year (property taxes paid in 2010).
To qualify for this exemption you must have owned or had a legal or equitable interest in the land on which a single-family residence is situated and used as your principal place of residence on January 1 of the assessment year.
For information contact the Chief County Assessment Office.
Homestead Exemption Letter-Click Here
If you are over 65 and living in your home, you may also qualify for the Senior Citizens Exemption. Click here for more information

Concrete Home Advantages
- 10 Inch thick concrete walls saves you 30%-50% off on your power bills!
- Withstands 150 MPH winds! Tornado resistant
- Fire Resistant – KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE
- Quiet – Reduce outside sound by 300%
Simply a superior home VS stick frame
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Build your custom dream home with us!
LOTS FOR SALE $60,000-$100,000
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Beringer Plot Map
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Dowling Custom Homes can build your dream home.
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