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$233,921$162 / 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 89How 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

526 S RIVER ST

AURORA, IL 60506
4
Beds
0
Baths
1,444 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.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$234K
$208K low$260K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,203 (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.$49,948 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,414
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,534
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,660
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$149,904

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.113 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

H
West Aurora High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Nicholson Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Washington Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 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

526 S River 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 90% of homes in Kane County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Kane County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in South End
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Kane County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Aurora 60506

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
$145K$544K

This home is worth more than 23% 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$233,921
CheaperTypical $293,015Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$162
CheaperTypical $195Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,444 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,498 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 526 S River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth EndAurora 60506Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$233,92151% of homes23% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16216% of homes21% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,444 ft²73% of homes47% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac54% of homes20% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than190012% of homes5% of homes6% of homes

About 526 S River St

How much is 526 S River St, Aurora, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 526 S River St, Aurora, IL is $233,921 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $207,647 to $260,195. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 526 S River St, Aurora, IL last sell?

526 S River St, Aurora, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 526 S River St, Aurora, IL?

526 S River St, Aurora, IL has 4 bedrooms, 1,444 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 526 S River St, Aurora, IL built?

526 S River St, Aurora, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 526 S River St, Aurora, IL?

526 S River St, Aurora, IL is assigned to West Aurora High School (high), rated C-; Nicholson Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Washington 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 526 S River St, Aurora, IL compare to other homes in Aurora 60506?

Among the 14,181 homes in Aurora 60506, it is worth more than 23% of them ($233,921 against a typical $293,015), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($162 against a typical $195), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,444 ft² against a typical 1,498 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1900 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 10% 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 S River St, Aurora, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 526 S River St, Aurora, IL was $1,203. The county assessed it at $49,948.

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