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$506,556$252 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

489 WATERCRESS DR

AURORA, IL 60504
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,007 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.
1,742 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2021
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$507K
$491K low$522K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,907 (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.$143,997 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,002
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$112,995
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$131,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$431,991

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDUPAGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Still Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Waubonsie Valley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
E
Gombert Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi

District: Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204

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

489 Watercress Dr 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 more than 82% of homes in Aurora 60504
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Aurora 60504
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Aurora 60504
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in DuPage County
  • Among the newest homes in Aurora 60504

What homes are worth in Aurora 60504

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

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$172K$752K

This home is worth more than 82% 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$506,556
CheaperTypical $380,955Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$252
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area2,007 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,671 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built2021
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 489 Watercress Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFar EastAurora 60504DuPage County
Estimated valuepricier than$506,55652% of homes82% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25270% of homes86% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than2,007 ft²46% of homes70% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²9% of homes9% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than202197% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 489 Watercress Dr

How much is 489 Watercress Dr, Aurora, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 489 Watercress Dr, Aurora, IL is $506,556 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $491,207 to $521,905. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 489 Watercress Dr, Aurora, IL last sell?

489 Watercress Dr, Aurora, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 489 Watercress Dr, Aurora, IL?

489 Watercress Dr, Aurora, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,007 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 489 Watercress Dr, Aurora, IL built?

489 Watercress Dr, Aurora, IL was built in 2021, making it 5 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 489 Watercress Dr, Aurora, IL?

489 Watercress Dr, Aurora, IL is assigned to Still Middle School (middle), rated A; Waubonsie Valley High School (high), rated A; Gombert Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 489 Watercress Dr, Aurora, IL compare to other homes in Aurora 60504?

Among the 11,579 homes in Aurora 60504, it is worth more than 82% of them ($506,556 against a typical $380,955), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($252 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 70% of them (2,007 ft² against a typical 1,671 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2021 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of DuPage County, it is worth more than 60% 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 489 Watercress Dr, Aurora, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 489 Watercress Dr, Aurora, IL was $9,907. The county assessed it at $143,997.

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