Updated 5/6/2021 8:24 PM For the last several years, founder and developer Tom Burgess has watched Iron Gate Motor Condos in Naperville transform from a mere concept to a close-knit community built on common interests and social camaraderie. Now he's looking to add a component that is often the subject of inquiries from prospective buyers: permanent living spaces.
An industrial builder by trade and an avid car enthusiast, Burgess initially designed the gated complex as a safe place for people to store their specialty vehicles and other large collectibles. The garage condominiums can double as a gathering space, with owners frequently building out their units with amenities such as kitchens, bathrooms, living room furniture and elaborate decor.