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Fox Valley
1542 South Randall Road
Suite 150
Geneva, IL, 60134

The Chesta Gaines Team at Baird & Warner serves clients across the Fox Valley, all of Chicagoland, and Southwest Florida, guided by a clear mission: to advocate, consult, and negotiate at every stage of the real estate journey. As consistent top producers in the #1 office in Kane County, Carolyn Chesta and Frank Gaines bring a powerful blend of luxury marketing expertise, global relocation experience, and investor-focused strategy.

Recognized among the Top 1% company‑wide in sales volume and units sold (2025), the team is known for proactive guidance, strong industry connections, and deep market knowledge across multiple regions. In today’s competitive, low‑inventory market, clients rely on the Chesta Gaines Team as trusted advisors—delivering clarity, strategy, and confidence from the first conversation to the closing table.

Whether navigating a global relocation, purchasing an investment property, or selling a luxury home, the Chesta Gaines Team provides exceptional service and results that move clients forward—across Chicagoland, the Fox Valley, and Southwest Florida.

Team Credentials & Designations

  • Top 1% company‑wide in sales volume and units sold (2025)
  • Luxury Listing Specialists
  • CNE — Certified Negotiations Expert
  • LeadingRE Relocation Specialists
  • Military on the Move Certified
  • Baird & Warner Founders Club Members
  • Five Star Agents
  • Consistent Top Producers in the #1 Office in Kane County
  • RAFV Members — Realtor Association of Fox Valley
  • NAR Members — National Association of Realtors
  • Licensed in Illinois and Florida
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Testimonials

Mike L

Carolyn and Frank were great to work with! They both demonstrated a professional, as well as personable relationship with my wife and I that I found to be important. They both were always responsive to any phone calls and emails regarding any question or concerns. If we were ever to sell/buy again we would definitely use their services. We also will be recommending their services to anyo...

Vincent C

I couldn’t have asked for better realtors! Carolyn Chesta and Frank Gaines were wonderful from beginning my home search all the way through closing day. Baird Warner is blessed to have them both!! -Vincent

Fabiano M

It’s never easy to find a new home, in a new country! But, Carolyn and Frank made this process very easy for myself and my family. Great attention, care and patience at the entire process. Thanks

Palmer V

Carolyn Chesta and Frank Gaines were our sales team from Baird Warner. They were responsive, professional and encouraging throughout the selling process. Specific questions were answered promptly with helpful information that guided our sale. If you’re looking for a realty team to sell your home, Carolyn and Frank are top shelf.

Patricia M

We had such a great experience working with Carolyn and Frank! As first-time homebuyers, we had a lot of questions, and they were patient, knowledgeable, and supportive every step of the way. They were always honest with us, quick to respond, and truly understood what we were looking for in a home. Their positive attitude and professionalism made the process so smooth and enjoyable. We...

Zachary M

Carolyn and Frank were amazing and so helpful in the home buying process. We were first time home buyers and they made us feel at ease when it can feel very overwhelming and intimidating . They were very accommodating to our requests and needs and answered any questions we had very promptly. They also helped us catch a leak in the house during our final walk through, right before closing...

Christine L

We worked with both Frank Gaines and Carolyn Chesta of Baird & Warner to purchase a home in a sellers market. We could not have secured our home without their responsiveness and expertise. These two are first class and we will be referring everyone we know to them. Can't thank you both enough for not only making a typically stressful experience so much easier, but enjoyable as well! Sinc...

Eric M

Frank and Carolyn were excellent to work through the entire process from the purchase of my new property to the sale of my original home. They both communicated very clearly every step of the process and explained away any questions or concerns I had throughout. I cannot recommend them enough!

Michael G

Frank and Carolyn are truly the definition of a “dynamic duo” — basically the superheroes of real estate. They put in an incredible amount of work helping us identify and evaluate multiple investment properties, and they never once made the process feel overwhelming. They’re proactive, responsive, and genuinely strategic — the kind of realtors who don’t just open doors, bu...

Our Listings

$320,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,577 sqft
9965 Cummings Street, Huntley, IL 60142
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$750,000
  • 3,503 sqft
  • 0.51 Acreage
799 E Us Highway 45 Highway, Mundelein, IL 60060
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$179,995
  • 0.24 Acreage
26w181 Grand Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187
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$97,500
  • 0.50 Acreage
Lot 1 Center Street, Batavia, IL 60510
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$1,575,000
  • 7,686 sqft
  • 0.96 Acreage
2423 Fargo Boulevard, Geneva, IL 60134
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$2,300,000
  • 20.63 Acreage
7n504 Route 31, South Elgin, IL 60177
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$13.00
  • 1,850 sqft
10 Douglas Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120
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$395,000
  • 4,000 sqft
  • 0.09 Acreage
7030 W North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60707
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$299,999
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,052 sqft
  • 0.34 Acreage
, Poplar Grove, IL 61065
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$850,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 4,688 sqft
  • 0.31 Acreage
, South Elgin, IL 60177
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$65,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,812 sqft
  • 0.22 Acreage
744 E Brooks Street, Galesburg, IL 61401
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$3,695,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 6 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 10,424 sqft
  • 1.42 Acreage
4n881 Old Farm Road, Saint Charles, IL 60175
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$1,349,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 4,600 sqft
  • 5.07 Acreage
3n805 Town Hall Road, Saint Charles, IL 60175
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$400,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,759 sqft
520 S Cornell Avenue, Villa Park, IL 60181
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$900,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 4,530 sqft
  • 1.04 Acreage
32w050 Cedar Lane, Wayne, IL 60184
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$585,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,216 sqft
  • 0.35 Acreage
2924 Bauer Road, North Aurora, IL 60542
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$599,999
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,563 sqft
  • 1.23 Acreage
41w900 Northway Drive, Elburn, IL 60119
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$300,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,000 sqft
  • 0.33 Acreage
925 Haish Boulevard, DeKalb, IL 60115
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$639,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,840 sqft
  • 0.53 Acreage
2300 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL 60134
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$565,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,888 sqft
  • 0.36 Acreage
3681 Congressional Parkway, Elgin, IL 60124
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$1,150,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 3,831 sqft
1186 Willowgate Lane, Saint Charles, IL 60174
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$149,900
  • 3,000 sqft
  • 0.05 Acreage
332-336 E Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL 60115
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$485,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,808 sqft
  • 0.38 Acreage
401 E Side Drive, Geneva, IL 60134
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$565,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,347 sqft
  • 0.30 Acreage
3004 Crossfire Trail, Elgin, IL 60124
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Our Past Sales

694 Hart Road , Batavia, IL 60510
$689,900
Sold
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,753 sqft
  • 0.48 Acreage
694 Hart Road, Batavia, IL 60510
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400 Marguerite Street , Elgin, IL 60123
$341,000
Sold
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,401 sqft
  • 0.15 Acreage
400 Marguerite Street, Elgin, IL 60123
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722 S 9th Avenue , St. Charles, IL 60174
$300,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 936 sqft
722 S 9th Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174
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192 Parkwood Road , Elgin, IL 60123
$31,750
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
192 Parkwood Road, Elgin, IL 60123
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359 Copper Springs Lane , Elgin, IL 60124
$370,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,154 sqft
359 Copper Springs Lane, Elgin, IL 60124
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728 N Parker Street , Elmhurst, IL 60126
$509,000
Sold
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1,850 sqft
728 N Parker Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126
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193 White Feather Lane , Gilberts, IL 60136
$525,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,567 sqft
  • 0.69 Acreage
193 White Feather Lane, Gilberts, IL 60136
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245 Stone Manor Circle , Batavia, IL 60510
$330,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,160 sqft
245 Stone Manor Circle, Batavia, IL 60510
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1043 Crane Pointe Road , Elgin, IL 60124
$291,500
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,448 sqft
1043 Crane Pointe Road, Elgin, IL 60124
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136 Hubbard Court , Wauconda, IL 60084
$220,000
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,290 sqft
136 Hubbard Court, Wauconda, IL 60084
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793 Rocky Gap Drive , Elgin, IL 60124
$490,000
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,898 sqft
  • 0.14 Acreage
793 Rocky Gap Drive, Elgin, IL 60124
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773 Michigan Avenue , South Elgin, IL 60177
$326,500
Sold
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,548 sqft
  • 0.22 Acreage
773 Michigan Avenue, South Elgin, IL 60177
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2390 N Newberry Lane , Palatine, IL 60074
$435,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,740 sqft
2390 N Newberry Lane, Palatine, IL 60074
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619 Church Street , Batavia, IL 60510
$308,000
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 978 sqft
  • 0.17 Acreage
619 Church Street, Batavia, IL 60510
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4140 Rivertowne Drive , Plainfield, IL 60586
$325,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,786 sqft
4140 Rivertowne Drive, Plainfield, IL 60586
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3581 Doral Drive , Elgin, IL 60124
$665,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,380 sqft
  • 0.24 Acreage
3581 Doral Drive, Elgin, IL 60124
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1512 S 7th Avenue , St. Charles, IL 60174
$350,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,400 sqft
  • 0.31 Acreage
1512 S 7th Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174
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2581 Oak Trails Drive , Aurora, IL 60506
$430,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,950 sqft
2581 Oak Trails Drive, Aurora, IL 60506
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267 Railroad Avenue , Unit 301, Bartlett, IL 60103
$2,350
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,750 sqft
267 Railroad Avenue, Bartlett, IL 60103
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903 Jarvis Avenue , Des Plaines, IL 60018
$637,500
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,800 sqft
  • 0.23 Acreage
903 Jarvis Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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1128 Evergreen Avenue , Des Plaines, IL 60016
$439,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,782 sqft
1128 Evergreen Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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7S066 Suffield Court , Unit E207, Westmont, IL 60559
$1,700
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 750 sqft
7s066 Suffield Court, Westmont, IL 60559
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874 DANDRIDGE Court , Elgin, IL 60120
$330,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,565 sqft
874 Dandridge Court, Elgin, IL 60120
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18550 W Sterling Court W, Grayslake, IL 60030
$275,000
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,431 sqft
18550 W Sterling Court W, Grayslake, IL 60030
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