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About the community
An early-2000s family subdivision on Aurora's far southwest side.
The Lindens is a single-family subdivision on the far southwest side of Aurora in Kane County, along Orchard Road just north of Jericho Road near the Aurora and Montgomery edge of the Fox Valley. It was built in the early-to-mid 2000s by Kirk Homes, with some plans attributed to Davidson Homes, so the houses still feel current: open floor plans, three- to five-bedroom layouts, attached two- and three-car garages, and full basements that many owners have finished. Curved sidewalk-lined streets, a neighborhood park, and ponds and open space give it a settled, family-oriented feel. One thing that sets it apart from many Aurora addresses is the school district: it sits in Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 rather than the Aurora-area districts buyers often assume.
At a glance
Kirk Homes, early 2000s
Single-family homes built roughly 2001 to 2005, generally three to five bedrooms with full basements.
Kaneland District 302
In Kaneland CUSD 302, confirmed on the HOA site: McDole Elementary, Harter Middle, and Kaneland High. Confirm by address.
The Lindens Park
A neighborhood park with ball fields, soccer, and a playground on Suncrest Drive.
Ponds and open space
Community ponds and open space woven through the subdivision, with some waterfront lots.
Light, mandatory HOA
A modest association fee (reported around $10 to $15 per month) managed by Foster Premier for common areas and ponds.
Orchard Road and I-88
Orchard Road connects north to I-88 toward Naperville, Oak Brook, and Chicago.
Metra BNSF options
The downtown Aurora terminus and the Route 59 station both run to Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Premium Outlets
The Simon outlet mall and the Orchard and Route 34 retail corridors are nearby.
What’s close
The Lindens sits along Orchard Road in far-southwest Aurora, with I-88 the main highway spine and two Metra BNSF stations within reach.
- Recreation
- The Lindens Park plus nearby Jericho Lake Park, Blackberry Farm, and forest-preserve trails.
- Shopping
- Chicago Premium Outlets and the Orchard Road and Route 34 (Ogden Avenue) retail corridors.
- Hospital
- Rush Copley Medical Center on Ogden Avenue in Aurora.
- Highway
- Orchard Road connects north to I-88 (Reagan Memorial Tollway) toward Naperville, Oak Brook, and Chicago.
- Schools
- Kaneland Community Unit School District 302: McDole Elementary in Montgomery, Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove, and Kaneland High School in Maple Park. Confirm by address.
- Train
- Metra BNSF line from the downtown Aurora Transportation Center or the Route 59 station, both to Chicago Union Station.
What it’s actually like to live here
The Lindens suits buyers who want a settled, family-oriented pocket of Aurora with early-2000s houses that still feel current. The pace is quiet and residential, sidewalks connect to the neighborhood park, and the surrounding ponds, Jericho Lake Park, Blackberry Farm, and forest-preserve trails give kids and dog-walkers real green space. It is a car-first suburb, but Orchard Road puts everyday shopping, groceries, medical care at Rush Copley, and I-88 within a short drive.
The commute story is the practical draw. Being on the far southwest side means a bit more distance from the busiest Metra stop than eastern Aurora and Naperville subdivisions, but the downtown Aurora BNSF terminus and Orchard Road's straight shot to I-88 keep both rail and car options open for downtown-Chicago and Fox Valley workers.
The honest tradeoffs are taxes and expectations about schools. Kane County property taxes are high, and that is the single biggest carrying-cost consideration here, so budget on the effective rate rather than list price alone. And because the community sits in Kaneland 302 rather than the marquee Naperville-area districts many Aurora shoppers assume, families should research the specific assigned schools on their own terms and confirm the assignment by address.
The questions buyers actually ask
The Lindens FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping The Lindens. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $15 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- The Lindens has a mandatory homeowners association, professionally managed by Foster Premier, with modest dues reported in roughly the $10 to $15 per month range. The assessment funds the neighborhood park and common grounds, the ponds and detention areas, entrance and common-area landscaping, and management. Confirm the current amount and coverage with the association and the seller disclosure.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $8,000 – $12,000 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.
- When was The Lindens built?
- Kirk Homes (some plans by Davidson Homes) built the community between 2001 and 2005. Kirk Homes (some plans by Davidson Homes) stopped new construction in 2005, so every sale today is a resale.
- 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 The Lindens and when?
- Kirk Homes, with some plans by Davidson Homes, built the neighborhood in the early-to-mid 2000s, roughly 2001 to 2005.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?
- Yes. The Lindens Homeowners Association is professionally managed by Foster Premier. Dues are modest, reported around $10 to $15 per month, and go toward the neighborhood park, common areas, ponds, and management. Confirm the exact current amount and coverage with the management company and the seller disclosure.
- What school district is The Lindens in?
- Kaneland Community Unit School District 302, which is confirmed on the HOA's own website and is unusual for an Aurora address. The assigned schools are McDole Elementary in Montgomery, Harter Middle School in Sugar Grove, and Kaneland High School in Maple Park. Boundaries can shift, so verify the assignment for a specific address with the district.
- What do homes in The Lindens cost, and how is the market?
- Prices move with the market, so rather than quote a stale number, check the live Market snapshot on this page for current listings, recent sales, and pricing trends.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- Two Metra BNSF options serve the area, the downtown Aurora terminus and the Route 59 station, both running trains to Union Station. By car, Orchard Road connects north to I-88 for the drive toward Naperville, Oak Brook, and the city.
- What is nearby for shopping, recreation, and healthcare?
- Chicago Premium Outlets and the Orchard Road and Route 34 corridors cover shopping and dining, The Lindens Park plus Jericho Lake Park, Blackberry Farm, and forest-preserve trails cover recreation, and Rush Copley Medical Center on Ogden Avenue is the nearby hospital.
- Who is the real estate agent for The Lindens?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers The Lindens 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 The Lindens 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 The Lindens
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
The Lindens, 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.
Sold in the last year
7
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 4, 2025 through August 4, 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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