Aurora · Kane County · IL
Homes for sale in
Orchard Valley.
- Active listings
- 2
- Median list
- $365K
- Avg time on market
- 3 days
- Sold · last year
- 15
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2 homes on the market
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About the community
A mature golf-course neighborhood on Aurora's west side.
Orchard Valley is an established community laid out around and named for the municipal Orchard Valley Golf Course, north of Galena Boulevard and west of Orchard Road in west Aurora. Built out largely from the early 1990s into the early 2000s, it blends detached single-family homes with attached townhome and condo pockets, set among ponds, mature trees, and golf-frontage lots. The result is a settled, sidewalk-and-streetlight suburb rather than new construction, with pricing that runs attainable to mid-tier for the Aurora market.
At a glance
Municipal golf course
The community is built around the 18-hole, par-72 Orchard Valley Golf Course, a Fox Valley Park District public course. Confirm current operating status, as the course has been through a major renovation.
West Aurora District 129
Served by West Aurora Public School District 129, not Indian Prairie 204. Listing data assigns Hall Elementary, Herget Middle, and West Aurora High. Confirm by address.
Homes and townhomes
A mix of detached single-family homes plus attached townhomes and condos, roughly 1,250 to 3,800 sq ft, built mostly in the 1990s into the early 2000s.
Ponds and golf frontage
Many lots back to the golf course or to ponds, giving open green sightlines through the neighborhood.
Sidewalks and trails
Curbs, streetlights, sidewalks, and a neighborhood park, with Fox Valley Park District trails and facilities nearby.
Active HOA calendar
The homeowners association runs an annual picnic, community garage sale, and holiday events.
What’s close
Orchard Valley sits in west Aurora off Orchard Road, close to everyday retail, Rush Copley, and the Metra BNSF line into Chicago.
- Amenities on-site
- The Orchard Valley Golf Course and clubhouse, ponds, a neighborhood park, and sidewalks throughout.
- Schools
- West Aurora Public School District 129, with Hall Elementary, Herget Middle, and West Aurora High per listing data. Confirm the assignment by address.
- Shopping
- A retail cluster east on Galena Boulevard near Orchard Road, plus the Orchard Road and Ogden Avenue (U.S. 34) corridors.
- Hospital
- Rush Copley Medical Center on Ogden Avenue (U.S. 34) in Aurora is the nearest full-service hospital.
- Train
- Metra's BNSF Line runs from the Aurora Transportation Center downtown to Chicago Union Station, with the Route 59 station also within reach.
- Highway
- Orchard Road connects north to I-88 (the Reagan Memorial Tollway) for Chicago-bound and East-West corridor commuting.
What it’s actually like to live here
Orchard Valley appeals to buyers who want a settled, amenity-rich neighborhood without paying new-construction prices. The golf course woven through the community is the defining feature: even for non-golfers, it means open green sightlines, ponds, mature trees, and lots that feel less packed than newer subdivisions. Streets have sidewalks and streetlights, the HOA runs a real social calendar, and the west-Aurora location keeps everyday retail, Rush Copley, and the Metra line close.
Day to day, the community serves a range of households. Detached single-family sections sit alongside attached townhome and condo pockets, so a first-time buyer or downsizer can find a lower-maintenance attached home while a growing family steps into a larger detached plan a few streets over, all inside the same neighborhood. Semi-custom homes with basements and a deep catalog of original floor plans give the streets variety rather than a cookie-cutter feel.
The honest tradeoffs are worth naming. These are 1990s-to-early-2000s homes, so some will need updates to kitchens, baths, or mechanicals, and a buyer should budget accordingly. Kane County property taxes are high, which raises the true monthly cost of ownership above the sticker price. And because the community mixes housing types with different HOA structures, the monthly cost and the exact amenities depend on which section you buy into, so it pays to confirm the covenants, dues, and schools for the specific address.
The questions buyers actually ask
Orchard Valley FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Orchard Valley. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Orchard Valley is served by the Orchard Valley Homeowners Association (managed by AMG Management Group). Assessments vary widely by housing type because the community spans detached single-family homes plus attached townhome and condo sections. The single-family assessment is low and funds common-area upkeep, community events, and architectural review, while the attached sections carry higher dues that cover exterior and grounds maintenance. Confirm the current figure for the specific section with the association, since dues change year to year.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $8,000 – $14,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Kane 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.
- Is Orchard Valley in West Aurora District 129 or Indian Prairie 204?
- It is in West Aurora Public School District 129, which serves Aurora west of the Fox River, not Indian Prairie 204. Listing data assigns Hall Elementary, Herget Middle, and West Aurora High, but because a large subdivision can cross an elementary boundary, confirm the exact assignment for your address with the district.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cover?
- Yes. The Orchard Valley Homeowners Association (managed by AMG Management Group) maintains common areas, runs community events, and enforces architectural review. Dues vary by housing type: detached single-family assessments are low, while attached townhome and condo dues are higher because they cover exterior and grounds maintenance. Confirm the exact figure for your section at closing.
- Do I have to golf, and is the golf course open?
- No, golf is not required. The course is a public Fox Valley Park District facility rather than a private club, so there is nothing to join. Note that the course has been through a major renovation and closure, so verify its current operating status if course access matters to you.
- What do homes cost, and how is the market right now?
- Pricing spans an attainable range for attached townhomes and condos up through mid-tier for the larger detached single-family homes. Rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the live Market snapshot tiles on this page, which pull current pricing and activity from the MLS.
- What kind of homes and sizes are here?
- A mix of detached single-family homes, many semi-custom with brick fronts and basements, plus attached townhomes and condos. Sizes run from roughly 1,250 sq ft on the attached end to about 3,800 sq ft for larger single-family plans, mostly built in the 1990s into the early 2000s, many with golf-course or pond views.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- Metra's BNSF Line serves the downtown Aurora Transportation Center, its western terminus, with the busy Route 59 station also within reach, both running to Chicago Union Station. By car, Orchard Road connects north to I-88 for driving commutes.
- Who is the real estate agent for Orchard Valley?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Orchard Valley 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 Orchard Valley 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 Orchard Valley
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
Orchard Valley, 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
$364,500
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$370,000
Homes for sale right now
2
Avg time on market
3 days
Sold in the last year
15
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period July 31, 2025 through July 31, 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 Orchard Valley
Where Orchard Valley homes go to school
Homes in Orchard Valley are most often zoned to West Aurora 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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