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$266,517
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 93How 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
Last sold for $170,000 on Mar 22, 2021

517 SIMMS ST

AURORA, IL 60505
0
Baths

Valuation

$267K
$248K low$285K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$170,000 · Mar 22, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,364 (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.$82,133 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$69,783
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$75,083
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$246,498

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyKANE
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.

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

E
G N Dieterich Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
East High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
K D Waldo Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Aurora East Unit School District 131

Neighborhood · ZIP 60505These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
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.57,378
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,290 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,048
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,972
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

517 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 81% of homes in Kane County

What homes are worth in Aurora 60505

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

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This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Aurora 60505.

How it measures up in Aurora 60505

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Aurora 60505.

Estimated value$266,517
CheaperTypical $230,624Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

How 517 Simms St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSoutheastAurora 60505Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$266,51775% of homes73% of homes19% of homes

About 517 Simms St

How much is 517 Simms St, Aurora, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Simms St, Aurora, IL is $266,517 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $247,583 to $285,451. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Simms St, Aurora, IL last sell?

517 Simms St, Aurora, IL last sold on Mar 22, 2021 for $170,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 517 Simms St, Aurora, IL?

517 Simms St, Aurora, IL is assigned to G N Dieterich Elementary School (elementary), rated D; East High School (high), rated C-; K D Waldo Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Aurora East Unit School District 131. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 517 Simms St, Aurora, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 517 Simms St, Aurora, IL was $5,364. The county assessed it at $82,133.

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