North Aurora at a glance: the median home in North Aurora sold for $472,188 in August 2026 (+32.1% year over year), and homes sold in about 44 days at 101.6% of list price, according to Redfin. I help buyers, sellers and investors in North Aurora in English or Spanish.
North Aurora Housing Market
| Metric | North Aurora (August 2026) |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $472,188 (+32.1% vs. last year) |
| Median days on market | 44 |
| Sale-to-list price | 101.6% |
| Homes sold | 91 |
North Aurora is a small market, so a handful of new-construction or higher-priced sales can swing the median a lot from year to year.
Living in North Aurora
Population: 18,261 (2020 Census). North Aurora is in Kane County.
- Riverfront Park and the Fox River Trail along the river
- Parks and programs from the Fox Valley Park District
- Quick access to Randall Road shopping and I-88
Schools
Most of the village is served by West Aurora School District 129; a small northeast section is in Batavia School District 101. School boundaries don’t always follow subdivision lines, so confirm the assigned schools for any address before you make an offer.
Getting Around
There is no Metra station in North Aurora; the Aurora Transportation Center (BNSF line) is a short drive south. I-88 and IL-31 run through the village.
Townhomes in North Aurora
Redfin showed 5 townhomes for sale in North Aurora in early October 2026, with a median list price of about $325K (source). Townhomes are a popular way to get into North Aurora 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
North Aurora is not on the July 2026 Fidelity National Title list of municipal transfer taxes; state and Kane 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 North Aurora, IL?
The median sale price in North Aurora was $472,188 in August 2026, +32.1% compared with a year earlier, according to Redfin.
What school district is North Aurora, IL in?
Most of the village is served by West Aurora School District 129; a small northeast section is in Batavia School District 101.
What county is North Aurora, IL in?
North Aurora is in Kane County.
Is there a Metra station in North Aurora?
There is no Metra station in North Aurora; the Aurora Transportation Center (BNSF line) is a short drive south. I-88 and IL-31 run through the village.
Are there townhomes for sale in North Aurora?
Yes. In early October 2026 Redfin showed 5 townhomes for sale in North Aurora with a median list price of about $325K. Inventory changes daily, so search current listings for the latest.
Is there a transfer tax when buying or selling in North Aurora?
Illinois charges $1.00 per $1,000 of price and the county charges $0.50 per $1,000, customarily paid by the seller. North Aurora is not on the July 2026 Fidelity National Title list of municipal transfer taxes; state and Kane County transfer taxes still apply.
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