Aurora · DuPage County · IL
Homes for sale in
Chelsea Manor.
- Active listings
- 3
- Median list
- $535K
- Avg time on market
- 53 days
- Sold · last year
- 12
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About the community
New-construction townhomes in District 204, on the Aurora and Naperville border.
Chelsea Manor is an M/I Homes townhome community in far-southeast Aurora, on the Aurora and Naperville border in DuPage County. M/I broke ground in 2022 and built the neighborhood out through roughly 2025 as a community of about 250 attached townhomes, with two-story and three-story plans, two-car and three-car garages, and the builder's smart-home technology. The pitch is straightforward: new construction and a sought-after school district without the price tag or the yard work of a comparable single-family home, in a spot that is minutes from the Route 59 shopping corridor and a major Metra station.
At a glance
Newer construction
Built by M/I Homes from roughly 2022 through 2025 as a community of about 250 townhomes.
Townhome living
Attached two-story and three-story plans with two or three bedrooms and attached garages.
Indian Prairie District 204
Served by the well-regarded IPSD 204. Confirm the assigned schools by address.
Low-maintenance lifestyle
The HOA handles lawn care, snow removal, and the shared courtyard and paths.
Smart-home technology
Homes include M/I's connected-home package and a builder structural warranty.
BNSF Metra nearby
The Route 59 station on Metra's BNSF Line is a short drive, running to Chicago Union Station.
I-88 and Route 59
Quick access to I-88 and the Route 59 corridor for driving across the Fox Valley.
Fox Valley shopping
Fox Valley Mall and the dense Route 59 retail corridor are minutes away.
Open-space amenities
A central courtyard with seating and pergolas, walking paths, and a resident pond.
What’s close
Chelsea Manor sits in far-southeast Aurora along the Route 59 corridor, close to I-88, Metra, and the Naperville border.
- Schools
- Indian Prairie School District 204, with Still Middle School and Waubonsie Valley High School commonly cited. Confirm the assigned elementary and all schools by address.
- Train
- The Route 59 station on Metra's BNSF Line, a short drive east, running to Chicago Union Station.
- Highway
- I-88 (Reagan Memorial Tollway) for east-west travel, with Route 59, Eola Road, and Orchard Road as the main arterials.
- Shopping
- Fox Valley Mall and the Route 59 retail corridor, with big-box, grocery, and dining minutes away.
- Hospital
- Edward Hospital in Naperville and Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora both serve the area. Confirm the closest ER by address.
- Recreation
- Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve, Splash Country Waterpark, and neighborhood parks and lakes nearby.
What it’s actually like to live here
Chelsea Manor is built for buyers who want new construction and a top-rated school district without the price or the upkeep of a single-family home. The appeal is convenience: you are a few minutes from the Route 59 shopping corridor, Fox Valley Mall, and a major Metra BNSF station that runs straight into downtown Chicago, and you are surrounded by the restaurants and services of both Aurora and Naperville. The HOA handles the lawn and the snow, and the homes come with smart-home technology and a builder warranty, which appeals to first-time buyers, busy professionals, downsizers, and commuters alike.
The tradeoffs are the honest ones for a dense townhome community on a busy corridor. This is attached, side-by-side living with shared walls, so it will not suit a buyer who wants a private backyard, acreage, or a detached single-family footprint. The Route 59 corridor is heavily trafficked and commercial, which is exactly what makes it so convenient but also means this is a car-oriented, suburban-retail setting rather than a quiet or walkable-downtown one.
For the right buyer the value is strong: District 204 schools, brand-new low-maintenance homes, and central access to jobs, transit, and shopping. Buyers who prioritize privacy, large lots, or a village-center feel should weigh those against the townhome format and the corridor location. As with any newer community, budget for HOA dues on top of the mortgage and the collar-county tax bill, and confirm the assigned schools for the exact address, since District 204 elementary boundaries vary street to street.
The questions buyers actually ask
Chelsea Manor FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Chelsea Manor. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- townhomes and condos are $255 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- As a townhome community, Chelsea Manor carries a monthly HOA that funds a low-maintenance lifestyle: lawn and landscape care, snow removal, and upkeep of the shared courtyard, paths, and green space. Dues run in the neighborhood of $250 a month but vary by plan and year, so confirm the current amount with the association before relying on it.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $7,000 – $12,000 per year, depending on home size and value. DuPage County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- When was Chelsea Manor built?
- M/I Homes built the community between 2022 and 2025.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 60 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 60.
- Who built Chelsea Manor and when?
- M/I Homes developed and built it. Groundbreaking was in 2022, and the community of about 250 townhomes built out through roughly 2025.
- What kind of homes are in Chelsea Manor?
- Attached townhomes in two-story and three-story designs with two or three bedrooms and attached two-car or three-car garages. There are several floor plans across a few series.
- What does the HOA cover?
- It funds a low-maintenance lifestyle: lawn and landscape maintenance, snow removal, and upkeep of the shared courtyard, paths, and green space. Confirm the current monthly dues with the managing association.
- What schools serve Chelsea Manor?
- The community is in Indian Prairie School District 204, with Still Middle School and Waubonsie Valley High School commonly cited. The assigned elementary is reported differently across sources for this part of Aurora, so confirm the exact schools for your specific address with the District 204 boundary lookup.
- What is the commute like?
- The Metra BNSF Route 59 station, which runs direct to Chicago Union Station, is a short drive, and I-88 is close for east-west travel. Route 59, Eola Road, and Orchard Road handle local trips.
- What do homes cost and how is the market right now?
- Pricing and inventory change constantly, so check the live Market snapshot on this page for current pricing and recent sales rather than a fixed figure. In general terms the community launched at an entry-level base and trended toward the upper end for area townhomes as the larger plans sold.
- Who is the real estate agent for Chelsea Manor?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Chelsea Manor in Aurora, IL through Subdiview, a neighborhood-first home search for the Chicago suburbs and collar counties. Joe prices and negotiates from the live MRED sold comps for Chelsea Manor specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
Your local agent
Joe knows Chelsea Manor
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the places I actually know, and the things that move value here don't show up in the MLS write-up: which streets and buildings hold demand, what the HOA or assessments really cover, how the comps read once you account for condition and location, and where buyers consistently want to be.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who has read the last 50 closed comps in this specific market, not a national average, and can tell you what they actually mean for your price. That's how I work. Text or call any time, and I'll give you a real take, not a brochure.
- Licensed Illinois broker
- Comp-driven pricing
- Aurora specialist
- Honest local market take
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Market snapshot
Chelsea Manor, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. The numbers below tell you what this market is doing today, not what Zillow's algorithm thinks it might be doing six weeks from now.
Typical list price
$535,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$517,000
Homes for sale right now
3
Avg time on market
53 days
Sold in the last year
12
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 2, 2025 through August 2, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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Schools serving Chelsea Manor
Where Chelsea Manor homes go to school
Homes in Chelsea Manor are most often zoned to Waubonsie Valley HS. Open a school to see its area, the district, and every home for sale that feeds it.
School assignment is derived from the school the MRED listing agent entered and is not a guarantee. Always verify current attendance boundaries with the district before writing an offer.
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