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Frank Gaines Frank Gaines Broker 847.306.7950 frank.gaines@bairdwarner.com

About Me

As a member of the Chesta Gaines Team at Baird & Warner, Frank Gaines serves clients across the Fox Valley, Chicagoland, and Southwest Florida with a mission to advocate, consult, and negotiate. Recognized as a top agent at the number one office in Kane County, Frank specializes in luxury listings, and offers expertise in global relocation and investor strategies. Clients rely on Frank for proactive guidance, strong connections, and insightful market knowledge. In today’s competitive market, where inventory is scarce, Frank acts as a trusted advisor—delivering clarity, strategy, and confidence at every step. From Chicagoland to Southwest Florida, Frank and the Chesta Gaines Team deliver results that move clients forward!

Carolyn Chesta & Frank Gaines - The Chesta Gaines Team with Baird & Warner

  • 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 member (Realtor Association of Fox Valley)
  • NAR member (National Association of Realtors)
  • Licensed in Illinois and Florida
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Featured Listings

$375,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,600 sqft
  • 0.18 Acreage
26 Ascot Lane, Streamwood, IL 60107
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$340,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,603 sqft
  • 0.13 Acreage
122 E Aspen Circle, Hainesville, IL 60030
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$365,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,373 sqft
221 Ainsley Drive, West Chicago, IL 60185
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$859,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 4,445 sqft
  • 0.50 Acreage
504 Oxmoor Court, Saint Charles, IL 60175
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$450,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,288 sqft
  • 0.19 Acreage
1190 Buttercup Lane, Bartlett, IL 60103
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$550,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,719 sqft
  • 0.11 Acreage
2455 Rhodes Avenue, River Grove, IL 60171
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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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$590,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,833 sqft
3641 Eldorado Road, Elgin, IL 60124
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$395,000
  • 4,000 sqft
  • 0.09 Acreage
7030 W North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60707
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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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$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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$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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$1,100,000
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  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 5,399 sqft
  • 0.44 Acreage
, Saint Charles, IL 60174
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$449,000
  • 1.70 Acreage
1025 E Wilson Street, Batavia, IL 60510
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$163,000
164 Ludeka Place, Elgin, IL 60123
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$999,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,420 sqft
  • 0.37 Acreage
39w509 Norton Lake Drive, Saint Charles, IL 60175
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$410,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,404 sqft
  • 0.17 Acreage
304 S Water Street, Batavia, IL 60510
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$485,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,168 sqft
12214 S White Oak Drive, Plainfield, IL 60585
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$1,389,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,236 sqft
  • 0.82 Acreage
3814 Tradition Boulevard, Saint Charles, IL 60175
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$1,000,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,806 sqft
  • 1.23 Acreage
4n589 High Meadow Road, Saint Charles, IL 60175
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$465,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,756 sqft
  • 0.28 Acreage
1142 Midnight Place, Yorkville, IL 60560
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$172,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,910 sqft
  • 0.22 Acreage
4900 Hill Drive, Godfrey, IL 62035
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$689,900
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  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,468 sqft
  • 0.27 Acreage
1804 Allen Lane, Saint Charles, IL 60174
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$1,825.00
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,200 sqft
1111 Garfield Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506
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My Solds

694 Hart Road , Batavia, IL 60510
$689,900
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,448 sqft
1043 Crane Pointe Road, Elgin, IL 60124
IDX - MRED MLS
136 Hubbard Court , Wauconda, IL 60084
$220,000
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,290 sqft
136 Hubbard Court, Wauconda, IL 60084
IDX - MRED MLS
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
IDX - MRED MLS

Testimonials

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!

- Erik Munkvold

Frank is outstanding!!!

- Karen S Fisher

It was a please to work with Frank, he is knowledgeable, professional and friendly. He made the process of finding and buying a new home smoothly and enjoyable.

- Dan Barry

Frank did a great job making this a smooth process for us during our search as first-time home buyers. Very thorough on his experience in the field about certain houses, how they were built, quality of material; remodels, etc. Held a professional communication level with opposing realtors during o...

- Robert Doubek

Frank goes above and beyond to find us the best renters for our apartment building. We have been working with Frank for many years - he is outstanding!!!

- Karen Fisher

Frank went above and beyond to find me the perfect place to call home. He was very patient and showed me anything I wanted to see. He communicated with me often and I felt informed with all the negotiations and contracts.

- Amy Kovacs

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