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$211,404$185 / 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 95How 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 $150,000 on May 3, 2021

526 FOREST AVE

AURORA, IL 60505
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,140 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$211K
$201K low$222K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · May 3, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,702 (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.$64,688 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,623
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,065
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$59,135
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$194,142

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.0.14
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(6)

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
Nicholas a Hermes Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
C F Simmons Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
East High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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

526 Forest 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 94% of homes in Kane County
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Kane County
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Kane County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Kane County
  • Older than 79% 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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$128K$466K

This home is worth more than 36% 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$211,404
CheaperTypical $230,204Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$185
CheaperTypical $191Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area1,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,226 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 62% of homes nearby

How 526 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePigeon HillAurora 60505Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$211,40434% of homes36% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18547% of homes45% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,140 ft²40% of homes43% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac16% of homes25% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than195241% of homes62% of homes21% of homes

About 526 Forest Ave

How much is 526 Forest Ave, Aurora, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 526 Forest Ave, Aurora, IL is $211,404 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $200,570 to $222,238. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 526 Forest Ave, Aurora, IL last sell?

526 Forest Ave, Aurora, IL last sold on May 3, 2021 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 526 Forest Ave, Aurora, IL?

526 Forest Ave, Aurora, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,140 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 526 Forest Ave, Aurora, IL built?

526 Forest Ave, Aurora, IL was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 526 Forest Ave, Aurora, IL?

526 Forest Ave, Aurora, IL is assigned to Nicholas a Hermes Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; C F Simmons Middle School (middle), rated C-; East High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Aurora East Unit School District 131. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 526 Forest Ave, Aurora, IL compare to other homes in Aurora 60505?

Among the 13,500 homes in Aurora 60505, it is worth more than 36% of them ($211,404 against a typical $230,204), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($185 against a typical $191), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,140 ft² against a typical 1,226 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 62% of them (1952 against a typical 1932). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 6% 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 526 Forest Ave, Aurora, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 526 Forest Ave, Aurora, IL was $3,702. The county assessed it at $64,688.

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