Is North Aurora, IL 60542 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
North Aurora is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 50% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #101 of 464 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The North Aurora housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in North Aurora, IL 60542 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 44 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 93 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 38%, homes sold faster (53 days then) and the median sale price rose 33% to $474,795. Overall, North Aurora is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Kane County, homes here sell faster than in 59% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 65%. On our competition score, North Aurora ranks #101 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 78 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hampshire 60140 (32% sold over asking) or Elgin 60124 (33% sold over asking), while Carpentersville 60110 (60% sold over asking) and Saint Charles 60174 (52% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about North Aurora real estate
Is North Aurora a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in North Aurora, IL 60542 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in North Aurora?
The typical home went under contract in 44 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in North Aurora sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in North Aurora?
About 2.26% of a home’s value a year in Kane County, or roughly $9,040 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in North Aurora?
The median sale price was $474,795 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $217 per square foot.
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