Aurora · DuPage County · IL
Homes for sale in
Lakewood.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $555K
- Avg time on market
- 53 days
- Sold · last year
- 4
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About the community
An established east-Aurora neighborhood built around a small lake.
Lakewood is a compact, mature single-family neighborhood on the far-east side of Aurora, in the DuPage County portion of ZIP 60504, near Ogden Avenue (US Route 34) and Eola Road. Streets like Lakeside Drive and Lakeside Court reflect the small lake the neighborhood is built around. Homes date largely to the 1980s, with tree-lined interior streets and a settled, owner-occupied feel. It is a different community from the newer Lakewood Valley in Kendall County. Because it is small and homes turn over infrequently, resale inventory is typically limited.
At a glance
1980s single-family homes
Detached homes built largely in the 1980s, generally about 1,700 to 3,200 sq ft.
Neighborhood lake
The community is built around a small lake, with some homes backing to the water.
Indian Prairie District 204
One of the area's most sought-after districts, a major draw for families in 60504.
Route 59 Metra
The busy BNSF Route 59 station offers a direct ride to Chicago Union Station.
Minutes to I-88
Quick access to the Reagan Memorial Tollway toward Naperville, Oak Brook, and Chicago.
Fox Valley shopping
Fox Valley Mall and the Route 59 retail corridor are a short drive away.
Modest HOA
A low annual assessment maintains shared common areas and the neighborhood lake.
What’s close
Lakewood sits on Aurora's far-east side near Ogden Avenue and Eola Road, in the DuPage County part of 60504, close to I-88 and the Route 59 Metra.
- Highway
- Quick access to I-88 (the Reagan Memorial Tollway) via Eola Road, with Ogden Avenue (US 34) along the neighborhood's edge.
- Train
- The Metra BNSF Route 59 station, one of the line's busiest, with a direct ride to Chicago Union Station.
- Schools
- Indian Prairie School District 204, with Steck Elementary, Fischer Middle, and Waubonsie Valley High commonly assigned. Confirm the exact schools by address.
- Shopping
- Fox Valley Mall and the Route 59 corridor for retail, dining, and services within a short drive.
- Recreation
- The Fox Valley Park District, one of the largest in Illinois, maintains parks, trails, and stocked fishing lakes across the area.
- Hospital
- Rush Copley Medical Center serves the Aurora area, with Edward Hospital in Naperville also within reach. Confirm the nearest facility by address.
What it’s actually like to live here
Lakewood offers the appeal of an established, lower-key east-Aurora neighborhood: mature trees, a small community lake at its center, and 1980s-built homes that tend to be larger and better-sited than newer starter-home stock at a similar price point. It suits buyers who want a settled, quiet street with room inside the house, and who value being minutes from the Route 59 retail corridor and the Metra line rather than in a brand-new subdivision.
Location is a real strength. You are close to I-88 for the western-suburb job centers, one of Metra's highest-traffic BNSF stations for the Chicago commute, Fox Valley Mall and its surrounding shopping, and everyday services along Ogden Avenue and Route 59. For many households the practical daily radius of groceries, restaurants, big-box retail, and medical care is a five-to-ten-minute drive. The Indian Prairie 204 school district is a consistent reason families target this pocket of 60504.
The honest tradeoffs are the age of the homes and the surrounding traffic. These are 1980s homes, so buyers should expect era-appropriate updating needs in kitchens, baths, mechanicals, and windows, and floor plans that can feel more compartmentalized than open-concept new construction. The Route 59 corridor's popularity means congestion at peak times, and because the neighborhood is small, listings are infrequent and choice is limited. The low HOA keeps carrying costs down but also means shared amenities are modest, so confirm exactly what the association provides. DuPage County property taxes are meaningful and should be budgeted carefully.
The questions buyers actually ask
Lakewood FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Lakewood. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $30 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- A modest homeowners association maintains the neighborhood's shared common areas and the community lake. Dues are low, so the association covers common-area basics rather than a full amenity package. Confirm the current dues and exactly what they cover with the association before purchase.
- 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.
- 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.
- Where exactly is Lakewood, and which county is it in?
- It is on the far-east side of Aurora near Ogden Avenue (US 34) and Eola Road, in the DuPage County portion of ZIP 60504. Streets include Lakeside Drive and Lakeside Court. This is a different community from the newer Lakewood Valley, which is in Kendall County.
- When were the homes built and how big are they?
- Most were built in the 1980s, with sources spanning roughly the late 1970s to the early 1990s. Homes generally run about 1,700 to 3,200 square feet, typically 3 to 5 bedrooms.
- What schools serve Lakewood?
- The neighborhood is in Indian Prairie School District 204. Steck Elementary, Fischer Middle, and Waubonsie Valley High School are commonly assigned, but assignments are set by address and can change, so confirm your specific address with the district before relying on it.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?
- Yes, there is a modest HOA, with low annual dues based on listing data. It maintains shared common areas and the neighborhood lake rather than a full amenity package. Confirm the current dues and exactly what they cover with the association before purchase.
- What do homes cost and how is the market here?
- Lakewood is a small neighborhood where homes turn over infrequently, so inventory is usually limited. Rather than quote a number that goes stale, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current prices, active listings, and recent activity.
- How is the commute to Chicago and access to shopping?
- Very convenient. You have quick access to I-88 for the western suburbs, the busy Metra BNSF Route 59 station for a direct train to downtown Chicago, and Fox Valley Mall plus the Route 59 retail corridor for shopping, dining, and services within a short drive.
- Who is the real estate agent for Lakewood?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Lakewood 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 Lakewood specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
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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.
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Market snapshot
Lakewood, 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
$555,000
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
53 days
Sold in the last year
4
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 8, 2025 through August 8, 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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