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$281,400$237 / 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 94How 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 $110,000 on Jun 26, 1998

242 S ROSEDALE AVE

AURORA, IL 60506
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,188 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$281K
$264K low$299K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$110,000 · Jun 26, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,349 (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.$93,484 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,726
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$78,758
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$85,459
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$280,564

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKANE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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(2)

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(1)

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

E
Freeman Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Washington Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
West Aurora High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Aurora West Unit School District 129

Neighborhood · ZIP 60506These 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.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.59

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,851
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,754 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,850
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93,708
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

242 S Rosedale Ave 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 77% of homes in Kane County
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Aurora 60506
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Kane County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in University Neighbors
  • Newer than 90% of homes in University Neighbors

What homes are worth in Aurora 60506

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

This home
$144K$547K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Aurora 60506.

How it measures up in Aurora 60506

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Aurora 60506.

Estimated value$281,400
CheaperTypical $293,228Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$237
CheaperTypical $195Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,188 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 242 S Rosedale Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUniversity NeighborsAurora 60506Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$281,40026% of homes45% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23769% of homes82% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,188 ft²31% of homes28% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac6% of homes22% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than195690% of homes39% of homes25% of homes

About 242 S Rosedale Ave

How much is 242 S Rosedale Ave, Aurora, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 S Rosedale Ave, Aurora, IL is $281,400 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $263,562 to $299,238. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 S Rosedale Ave, Aurora, IL last sell?

242 S Rosedale Ave, Aurora, IL last sold on Jun 26, 1998 for $110,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 S Rosedale Ave, Aurora, IL?

242 S Rosedale Ave, Aurora, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,188 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 242 S Rosedale Ave, Aurora, IL built?

242 S Rosedale Ave, Aurora, IL was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 S Rosedale Ave, Aurora, IL?

242 S Rosedale Ave, Aurora, IL is assigned to Freeman Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Washington Middle School (middle), rated B-; West Aurora High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Aurora West Unit School District 129. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 S Rosedale Ave, Aurora, IL compare to other homes in Aurora 60506?

Among the 14,181 homes in Aurora 60506, it is worth more than 45% of them ($281,400 against a typical $293,228), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($237 against a typical $195), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,188 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1956 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 23% 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 242 S Rosedale Ave, Aurora, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 S Rosedale Ave, Aurora, IL was $6,349. The county assessed it at $93,484.

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