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$155,398$321 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

554 HOWARD AVE

AURORA, IL 60506
1
Baths
484 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$155K
$126K low$185K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$556 (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.$7,487 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,069
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,418
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,844
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$22,470

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.16 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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyKANE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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(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.

E
McCleery Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Jefferson Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
West Aurora High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 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

554 Howard 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Kane County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Aurora 60506
  • Among the smallest homes in Blackhawk
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Kane County
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Blackhawk

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
$143K$546K

This home is worth more than 3% 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$155,398
CheaperTypical $298,555Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$321
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area484 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,494 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 554 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBlackhawkAurora 60506Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$155,3982% of homes3% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32197% of homes98% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than484 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac22% of homes12% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than197897% of homes74% of homes44% of homes

About 554 Howard Ave

How much is 554 Howard Ave, Aurora, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 554 Howard Ave, Aurora, IL is $155,398 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $126,273 to $184,523. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 554 Howard Ave, Aurora, IL last sell?

554 Howard Ave, Aurora, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 554 Howard Ave, Aurora, IL?

554 Howard Ave, Aurora, IL has 1 bathrooms, 484 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 554 Howard Ave, Aurora, IL built?

554 Howard Ave, Aurora, IL was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.

What schools serve 554 Howard Ave, Aurora, IL?

554 Howard Ave, Aurora, IL is assigned to McCleery Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Jefferson Middle School (middle), rated C-; West Aurora High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Aurora West Unit School District 129. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 554 Howard Ave, Aurora, IL compare to other homes in Aurora 60506?

Among the 14,182 homes in Aurora 60506, it is worth more than 3% of them ($155,398 against a typical $298,555), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($321 against a typical $199), it is bigger than almost none of them (484 ft² against a typical 1,494 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (1978 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than almost no 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 554 Howard Ave, Aurora, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 554 Howard Ave, Aurora, IL was $556. The county assessed it at $7,487.

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