Southeast Aurora
Neighborhood in Aurora, Illinois
Kane County 60505
Streets lined with bungalows and farmhouses
When strolling down Southeast Aurora’s sidewalks, people will see a mix of bungalows and traditional farmhouses with front porches. Young trees line the streets, while the occasional older trees shade the homes and sidewalks. Telephone wires rise above the homes, with poles situated between houses. Most lawns are open, with a small patch of grass and a walkway up to the front stoop or porches. The open feel of yards and streets adds to the suburban feel of the neighborhood despite being so close to Aurora’s city center. Homes here price between $150,000 and $300,000.The Philips Park Zoo and walking along Fox River
People living on the western side of the community are just minutes away from one of Aurora’s best parks—Philips Park. The Mastodon Trail spans 1 mile around Mastodon Lake, where people can stop to fish or launch kayaks and canoes. In the summer, the Philips Park Family Aquatic Center is where families go to cool off in the pool or play in the sand. Golf enthusiasts can practice their swing at the golf course here. The park is even home to a skate park, with equipment designed for all experience levels. The Philips Park Zoo is free to visitors and features elk, wolves and cougars. On the opposite side of the community, Fox River Trail stretches along Southeast Aurora, offering hiking, biking and cross-country skiing opportunities in the winter. For a night out, people head to Aurora Skate Center, the city’s roller rink.AP classes at East Aurora High School
Students begin at R.E. Krug Elementary School for grades kindergarten through fifth before continuing on to K.D. Waldo Middle School. Niche gives both schools C-minus rankings. At East Aurora High School, students can enroll in Advanced Placement (AP) courses to potentially earn college credit. The school receives a C from Niche.Aurora's downtown and park festivals
Because of Southeast Aurora’s proximity to downtown and Philips Park, residents have their choice of Aurora’s events and festivals. Right at Philips Park, the Aurora Festival of Lights is how the city celebrates the winter holidays. The park sets up displays featuring ice skaters, gingerbread houses and elves along a 1-mile strip that people can drive along, all while tuned into a closed-circuit radio station playing holiday songs. Each May, downtown Aurora kicks off the summer season with the Food Truck Fest, showcasing over 30 food trucks, followed by a party with live music. Another Christmas favorite is The Christmaskindlmarket, where visitors peruse the German-style Christmas market adorned with string lights and holly while snacking on pretzels, bratwursts and spiced wine.Workers commute to Chicago from Aurora
Aurora’s city center is just 2.4 miles from Southeast Aurora, accessible along East River Road. To find the grocery stores and shopping centers, people just have to drive south along Walter Payton Memorial Highway. This motorway also takes people to the nearest medical center, Copley Memorial Hospital, just 3 miles away on the other side of Philips Park. Even though Aurora is 42 miles from downtown Chicago, many people still commute into the city for work, taking I-290 and I-88, but there's also a Metrarail station in Aurora that connects to Chicago. When traveling beyond Aurora and Chicago, Chicago Midway International Airport is just 40 miles away, accessible along I-55.Southeast Aurora's Mexican restaurants and Irish pub
Even though Southeast Aurora is more residential, residents can still find local restaurants close to home. On the side closer to the river, La Quebrada Restaurant has served the community for 25 years, always making their tortillas by hand daily. Over the Philips Park Golf Course, O’Malley’s Pub and Eatery is known as the Irish gem of Aurora and offers live entertainment and team trivia nights throughout the week. When craving pizza, people head to Garios Pizza Villa for classic pies. For groceries, Ashland Plaza on the southern side has Food Market La Chiquita, a supermarket specializing in Mexican goods. Further south in Oswego, the shopping center off Walter Payton Memorial Highway has a Walmart, Aldi, Target and Meijer, all within 3 miles of Southeast Aurora.
Written By
Caroline Ernst
Photography Contributed By
Jace Hirosky
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lydia Coix
Lydia Coix
Responds QuicklyHomeSmart Realty Group
(331) 236-0462
46 Total Sales
1 in Southeast Aurora
$182,000 Price
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Victoria McCoy
Victoria McCoy
RE/MAX In The Village
(708) 905-2512
59 Total Sales
2 in Southeast Aurora
$150K - $247K Price Range
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Angela Walker
Angela Walker
Angela Walker Homes Real Estate Group
(708) 300-9563
176 Total Sales
1 in Southeast Aurora
$254,900 Price
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Kimberly Zahand
Kimberly Zahand
Keller Williams North Shore West
(708) 859-7009
392 Total Sales
2 in Southeast Aurora
$200K - $249K Price Range
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Dean Hronopoulos
Dean Hronopoulos
Kettley & Co. Inc. - Aurora
(331) 256-1924
20 Total Sales
2 in Southeast Aurora
$190K - $240K Price Range
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Genevieve Padula, Mg Broker
Genevieve Padula, Mg Broker
Foxborough Real Estate
(630) 895-8417
20 Total Sales
1 in Southeast Aurora
$169,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Bluff Street Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Oakhurst Forest Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Lebanon Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
South River Street Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Marie Wilkinson Park
- Picnic Area
- Community Center
McCarty Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Phillips Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southeast Aurora | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southeast Aurora Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southeast Aurora, Aurora sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Southeast Aurora, Aurora over the last 12 months is $239,900, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$239,000
Median Sale Price
$239,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$239,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
73
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$206
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,675
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1925
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,219
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,740 - $1,835 per month
- Lakeview Residences
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 500+ Sq Ft
- 1037 Howell Place
- Aurora, IL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
12,968
Median Age
33
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,305
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,668
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
58.9%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.5%
% Population in Labor Force
71.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
29''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
47
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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