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$297,494$200 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $142,000 on Dec 17, 2015

896 SERENDIPITY DR

AURORA, IL 60504
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
1,488 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.
3,484 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$297K
$286K low$309K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$142,000 · Dec 17, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,348 (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.$89,890 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,825
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$80,065
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$82,174
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$269,778

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.0.80
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(8)

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
Olney C Allen Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
East High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Henry W Cowherd Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Aurora East Unit School District 131

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

896 Serendipity 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 less than 75% of homes in Aurora 60504
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in South Farnsworth
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Kane County
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Kane County

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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$165K$702K

This home is worth more than 25% 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$297,494
CheaperTypical $380,501Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$200
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,488 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,671 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size3,484 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 896 Serendipity Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth FarnsworthAurora 60504Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$297,49458% of homes25% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20068% of homes33% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,488 ft²57% of homes36% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,484 ft²6% of homes20% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than200257% of homes80% of homes83% of homes

About 896 Serendipity Dr

How much is 896 Serendipity Dr, Aurora, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 896 Serendipity Dr, Aurora, IL is $297,494 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $285,631 to $309,357. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 896 Serendipity Dr, Aurora, IL last sell?

896 Serendipity Dr, Aurora, IL last sold on Dec 17, 2015 for $142,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 896 Serendipity Dr, Aurora, IL?

896 Serendipity Dr, Aurora, IL has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 1,488 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 896 Serendipity Dr, Aurora, IL built?

896 Serendipity Dr, Aurora, IL was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 896 Serendipity Dr, Aurora, IL?

896 Serendipity Dr, Aurora, IL is assigned to Olney C Allen Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; East High School (high), rated C-; Henry W Cowherd Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Aurora East Unit School District 131. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 896 Serendipity Dr, Aurora, IL compare to other homes in Aurora 60504?

Among the 11,578 homes in Aurora 60504, it is worth more than 25% of them ($297,494 against a typical $380,501), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($200 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,488 ft² against a typical 1,671 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (3,484 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (2002 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 29% 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 896 Serendipity Dr, Aurora, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 896 Serendipity Dr, Aurora, IL was $5,348. The county assessed it at $89,890.

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