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$333,336$202 / 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 96How 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 $163,500 on Sep 19, 2012

279 RIDGE RD

NORTH AURORA, IL 60542
2
Beds
0
Baths
1,650 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.
1,508 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$333K
$320K low$347K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$163,500 · Sep 19, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,551 (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.$88,112 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,206
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$68,906
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$81,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$264,442

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyKANE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 144 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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

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

E
Schneider Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
West Aurora High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 mi
M
Herget Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 mi

District: Aurora West Unit School District 129

Neighborhood · ZIP 60542These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.54

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.4%
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.13,549
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,450 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,338
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,181
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

279 Ridge Rd 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 69% of homes in North Aurora 60542
  • Among the smallest lots in Kane County
  • Newer than 78% of homes in North Aurora 60542

What homes are worth in North Aurora 60542

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

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$210K$686K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in North Aurora 60542.

How it measures up in North Aurora 60542

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in North Aurora 60542.

Estimated value$333,336
CheaperTypical $400,771Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$202
CheaperTypical $211Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,650 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,776 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size1,508 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How 279 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Aurora 60542Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$333,33631% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20238% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,650 ft²42% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,508 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than200078% of homes78% of homes

About 279 Ridge Rd

How much is 279 Ridge Rd, North Aurora, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Ridge Rd, North Aurora, IL is $333,336 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $319,962 to $346,710. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Ridge Rd, North Aurora, IL last sell?

279 Ridge Rd, North Aurora, IL last sold on Sep 19, 2012 for $163,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Ridge Rd, North Aurora, IL?

279 Ridge Rd, North Aurora, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1,650 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 279 Ridge Rd, North Aurora, IL built?

279 Ridge Rd, North Aurora, IL was built in 2000, making it 26 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Ridge Rd, North Aurora, IL?

279 Ridge Rd, North Aurora, IL is assigned to Schneider Elementary School (elementary), rated C; West Aurora High School (high), rated C-; Herget Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Aurora West Unit School District 129. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Ridge Rd, North Aurora, IL compare to other homes in North Aurora 60542?

Among the 6,315 homes in North Aurora 60542, it is worth more than 31% of them ($333,336 against a typical $400,771), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($202 against a typical $211), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,650 ft² against a typical 1,776 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (1,508 ft² against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 78% of them (2000 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 39% 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 279 Ridge Rd, North Aurora, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Ridge Rd, North Aurora, IL was $5,551. The county assessed it at $88,112.

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