Batavia at a glance: the median home in Batavia sold for $494,673 in August 2026 (+7.0% year over year), and homes sold in about 40 days at 101.7% of list price, according to Redfin. I help buyers, sellers and investors in Batavia in English or Spanish.
Batavia Housing Market
| Metric | Batavia (August 2026) |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $494,673 (+7.0% vs. last year) |
| Median days on market | 40 |
| Sale-to-list price | 101.7% |
| Homes sold | 134 |
Looking for low-maintenance living? See townhomes and condos for sale in Batavia, with prices, HOA info and what to know before you buy.
Living in Batavia
Population: 26,098 (2020 Census). Batavia is in Kane County (with a small part in DuPage County).
- Fermilab, with public trails and prairie
- The Batavia Depot Museum and historic downtown
- Fox River paths connecting to Geneva and North Aurora
Schools
Batavia is served mainly by Batavia Public School District 101, with small areas in Geneva CUSD 304 and West Aurora SD 129. School boundaries don’t always follow subdivision lines, so confirm the assigned schools for any address before you make an offer.
Getting Around
Batavia has no Metra station; Geneva (UP-West) and Aurora (BNSF) are the closest. IL-31, IL-25 and Randall Road are the main roads.
Townhomes in Batavia
Redfin showed 15 townhomes for sale in Batavia in early October 2026, with a median list price of about $409K (source). Townhomes are a popular way to get into Batavia for less than a single-family home, but HOA dues and rules vary a lot by community.
Costs to Know When You Buy or Sell
Batavia is not on the July 2026 Fidelity National Title list of municipal transfer taxes; state and county transfer taxes still apply. Illinois property taxes are paid a year in arrears, so sellers credit buyers for the time they owned the home. See my guide to the cost of selling in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Batavia, IL?
The median sale price in Batavia was $494,673 in August 2026, +7.0% compared with a year earlier, according to Redfin.
What school district is Batavia, IL in?
Batavia is served mainly by Batavia Public School District 101, with small areas in Geneva CUSD 304 and West Aurora SD 129.
What county is Batavia, IL in?
Batavia is in Kane County (with a small part in DuPage County).
Is there a Metra station in Batavia?
Batavia has no Metra station; Geneva (UP-West) and Aurora (BNSF) are the closest. IL-31, IL-25 and Randall Road are the main roads.
Are there townhomes for sale in Batavia?
Yes. In early October 2026 Redfin showed 15 townhomes for sale in Batavia with a median list price of about $409K. Inventory changes daily, so search current listings for the latest.
Is there a transfer tax when buying or selling in Batavia?
Illinois charges $1.00 per $1,000 of price and the county charges $0.50 per $1,000, customarily paid by the seller. Batavia is not on the July 2026 Fidelity National Title list of municipal transfer taxes; state and county transfer taxes still apply.
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