Aurora, Illinois, is a city steeped in history and diversity, located along the Fox River in the northeastern part of the state. Established in 1834 by the McCarty brothers, it quickly grew from a modest settlement named McCarty's Mill to a bustling urban center known as Aurora. The city's nickname, "The City of Lights," was earned when it became one of the first in the United States to implement an all-electric street lighting system in 1881. Aurora's economic backbone was once the heavy industry, particularly the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad shops, which made it a manufacturing powerhouse until the early 1970s. The city has a rich cultural tapestry due to waves of immigrants from Europe and Mexico, contributing to its social, economic, and political development. Today, Aurora is the second most populous city in Illinois, with a population around 200,000, known for its historic downtown centered on Stolp Island, significant cultural institutions like the Paramount Theatre, and a blend of modern development with historical preservation. Its diverse community is served by excellent educational facilities, including Aurora University and Waubonsee Community College, making it a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.
Aurora currently has 291 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $41,685,186.20, 119 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $392,788.68, 28 condos for sale with an average list price of $221,239.43, and 26 lots for sale with an average list price of $516,224.42. The average annual property tax for Aurora is $6,063.62.
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Using the absorption rate, we can determine how long it's taking for homes to sell and which price points are selling the fastest in Aurora, i.e. what's hot and what's not.
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1730 W. Galena1730 W. Galena is an active adult 55+ condo building in Aurora, Illinois, built between 1972 and 1975. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,230 ft2 to 2,250 ft2. The HOA fees range from $281 to $733 per month. The average annual property tax for 1730 W. Galena is $4,025.76. It is located in Kane County. 1730 W. Galena is a 34 unit condo building for active adults 55+ built in the 1970's. 1730 W. Galena is located in Aurora, Illinois. ... Read more |
Median Price: $217,500 |
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450 W. Downer450 W. Downer is an active adult 55+ condo building in Aurora, Illinois, built in 1968. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,450 ft2 to 1,750 ft2. The average annual property tax for 450 W. Downer is $3,646.06. It is located in Kane County. 450 W. Downer is a 55 + active adult condo community built in 1968. 450 W. Downer is located in Aurora, Illinois. ... Read more |
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460 W. Downer460 W. Downer is an active adult 55+ condo building in Aurora, Illinois, built in 1972. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes range in size from 1,100 ft2 to 1,450 ft2. The average annual property tax for 460 W. Downer is $1,699.74. It is located in Kane County. 460 W. Downer is a 20 unit condo building built in 1972. 460 W. Downer Place is located in Aurora, Illinois south of Galena Blvd. on the southeast corner of Downer Place and View Street. 460 W. Downer is a building for those 55+. ... Read more |
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Abbey MeadowsAbbey Meadows is a townhouse community in Aurora, Illinois, built in 2025 by Lennar. It currently has 9 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $427,714.44. The homes range in size from 1,764 ft2 to 2,175 ft2. The HOA fees range from $185 to $185 per month. It is located in Kane County. ... Read more |
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Abington TraceAbington Trace is a townhouse community in Aurora, Illinois, built between 2002 and 2003. It currently has 3 townhouses for sale with an average list price of $341,633.33 and 1 condo for sale with a list price of $339,900. The homes range in size from 1,517 ft2 to 2,383 ft2. The HOA fees range from $350 to $441 per month. The average annual property tax for Abington Trace is $5,435.78. It is located in DuPage County. Abington Trace is a subdivision of townhomes built in the early to late 2010's by Ryland Homes. Abington Trace features 75 town homes with floor plans ranging from 1,335 to 1,690 square feet of living space. Abington Trace is located in Aurora, Illinois west of Eola and north of New York Street in Aurora, Illinois. ... Read more |
Median Price: $330,000 |
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Aurora home sales for the month of April rose in volume by 2.2% when compared to last year, while the median sale price decreased by 0.3% from $351,000 to $350,000. House sales decreased by 6.9%, while the median sale price decreased by 1.4% from $380,250 to $375,000. Condo sales decreased by 12.5%, while the median sale price rose by 46% from $212,400 to $310,000. Townhouse sales rose by 57.1%, while the median sale price decreased by 14.2% from $365,000 to $313,000.
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New Construction Homes For Sale This Week in Aurora: May 13th to May 19th - May 20, 2026Aurora had 5 new construction homes during the week of Wednesday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 19, including 3 single family homes for sale with an average list price of ... continue reading |
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New Golf Course Lots For Sale in Aurora: May 12th to May 18th - May 19, 2026Aurora had only 1 new home backing up to golf courses for sale during the week of Tuesday, May 12 to Monday, May 18, and it was a single family ... continue reading |
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Homes Just Sold in Aurora: May 12th to May 18th - May 19, 2026Aurora had 39 sales during the week of Tuesday, May 12 to Monday, May 18, including including 27 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $401,593.19, ... continue reading |
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New Homes with Master Bedrooms on the 1st Floor in Aurora: May 9th to May 15th - May 16, 2026Aurora had 18 new homes for sale with a master bedroom on the first floor during the month of Saturday, May 9 to Friday, May 15, including 15 single ... continue reading |
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New Homes For Sale This Week in Aurora: May 8th to May 14th - May 15, 2026Aurora had 38 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, May 8 to Thursday, May 14, including including 26 single family homes for sale with an average list ... continue reading |
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