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$251,124$172 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $200,000 on Mar 2, 2006

1561 SIMMS ST

AURORA, IL 60504
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,456 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$251K
$230K low$272K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$200,000 · Mar 2, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,101 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$78,107 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,930
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$74,177
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$71,403
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$234,415

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyKANE
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Olney C Allen Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
H
East High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Henry W Cowherd Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Aurora East Unit School District 131

Neighborhood · ZIP 60504These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,871
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,111 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,354
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$126,172
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

1561 Simms St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in Aurora 60504
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Aurora 60504
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Kane County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Kane County

What homes are worth in Aurora 60504

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$165K$702K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Aurora 60504.

How it measures up in Aurora 60504

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Aurora 60504.

Estimated value$251,124
CheaperTypical $380,501Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$172
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area1,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,671 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 1561 Simms St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth FarnsworthAurora 60504Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$251,12443% of homes14% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17218% of homes7% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,456 ft²56% of homes35% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than200474% of homes85% of homes89% of homes

About 1561 Simms St

How much is 1561 Simms St, Aurora, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1561 Simms St, Aurora, IL is $251,124 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $230,476 to $271,772. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1561 Simms St, Aurora, IL last sell?

1561 Simms St, Aurora, IL last sold on Mar 2, 2006 for $200,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1561 Simms St, Aurora, IL?

1561 Simms St, Aurora, IL has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1,456 square feet of living space.

When was 1561 Simms St, Aurora, IL built?

1561 Simms St, Aurora, IL was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1561 Simms St, Aurora, IL?

1561 Simms St, Aurora, IL is assigned to Olney C Allen Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; East High School (high), rated C-; Henry W Cowherd Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Aurora East Unit School District 131. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1561 Simms St, Aurora, IL compare to other homes in Aurora 60504?

Among the 11,578 homes in Aurora 60504, it is worth more than 14% of them ($251,124 against a typical $380,501), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($172 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,456 ft² against a typical 1,671 ft²) and it is newer than 85% of them (2004 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 14% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1561 Simms St, Aurora, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1561 Simms St, Aurora, IL was $5,101. The county assessed it at $78,107.

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