Naperville · DuPage County · IL
Homes for sale in
Naperville.
- Active listings
- 230
- Median list
- $666K
- Avg time on market
- 8 days
- Sold · last year
- 1,175
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Active listings
230 homes on the market
About the community
Living in Naperville.
Naperville is DuPage County's largest city and one of the four largest in Illinois, with a population just over 150,000 and a southwest section that crosses into Will County. The city is anchored by two of the most respected public school systems in the state, Naperville Community Unit School District 203 to the north and Indian Prairie School District 204 to the south. Commuters get two BNSF Metra stations, Naperville and Route 59, both offering one-seat rides to Chicago Union Station. Downtown wraps around the West Branch of the DuPage River, where the 1.75-mile Naperville Riverwalk connects boutiques, restaurants, North Central College, and Naper Settlement. Edward Hospital, now part of Endeavor Health, sits just south of the core and is the city's largest healthcare employer.
At a glance
~150,000 residents
Among the four largest cities in Illinois, with a 2020 census population of 149,540 and recent estimates around 153,100.
Two-county footprint
Primarily in DuPage County with a southwest portion crossing into Will County. School and tax bills can differ across the line.
Two BNSF Metra stations
Naperville (downtown) and Route 59 (Aurora border), both one-seat rides to Chicago Union Station.
D203 + D204 schools
Naperville CUSD 203 north of roughly 75th Street, Indian Prairie SD 204 to the south. Both are consistently top-ranked in Illinois.
Naperville Riverwalk
1.75 miles of brick paths, bridges, fountains, and sculpture along the DuPage River, built by volunteers in 1981.
Edward Hospital
Full-service hospital on Washington Street, now part of Endeavor Health, the city's largest healthcare employer.
North Central College
Four-year liberal arts college next to downtown, founded 1861 and in Naperville since 1870.
Naper Settlement
13-acre outdoor history museum with 34 historic structures dating to 1831, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
What’s close
Naperville stretches roughly 28 miles west of Chicago along the West Branch of the DuPage River. The northern half, served by District 203, is anchored by the historic downtown, the Riverwalk, and the original BNSF Metra station. The southern half, served by District 204, contains newer master-planned subdivisions and the Route 59 retail and Metra corridor on the Aurora border.
- Downtown + Naperville Riverwalk
- Walkable core wrapping the DuPage River with shops, restaurants, North Central College, and 1.75 miles of brick paths.
- Naperville Metra Station
- Original downtown BNSF stop, the daily commuter spine for north Naperville.
- Route 59 Metra Station & retail corridor
- BNSF stop on the Aurora border anchoring south Naperville's biggest retail strip.
- North Central College
- Four-year liberal arts campus next to downtown, founded 1861 and in Naperville since 1870.
- Edward Hospital
- Main campus at 801 S Washington Street, part of Endeavor Health, the city's largest healthcare employer.
- Naper Settlement
- 13-acre outdoor history museum with 34 historic structures dating to 1831, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
What it’s actually like to live here
Naperville is consistently ranked among the best places to live in Illinois, and the school system is the single biggest reason. District 203 covers the northern half of the city and operates Naperville Central, Naperville North, five junior highs, and fifteen elementary schools serving more than 16,000 students. District 204 covers the southern half plus parts of Aurora, Bolingbrook, and Plainfield, with roughly 26,000 students across Neuqua Valley, Waubonsie Valley, and Metea Valley high schools. The boundary between the two districts runs roughly along 75th Street, and a single street can be the difference between a Naperville Central and a Neuqua Valley address.
Downtown Naperville is one of the most walkable suburban cores in the Chicago area, with the Riverwalk linking shops, restaurants, Centennial Beach, and the North Central College campus. The festival calendar is led by the Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling over Labor Day weekend, which has run for more than 40 years and raised millions for local nonprofits, along with the long-running Ribfest tradition. The Naperville Park District maintains historic Centennial Beach, a converted quarry holding 6.2 million gallons of water, and the DuPage Children's Museum at 301 N Washington Street has been a hands-on learning anchor for kids 0-10 for more than 35 years.
Neighborhoods
Detailed Naperville community pages coming soon.
Browse the listings above. Detailed neighborhood pages with market stats, school info, and lifestyle take-downs land here as we roll them out.
Schools
Districts serving Naperville.
Boundary lines do shift. Always confirm in writing for a specific address before writing an offer.
- CUSD203Grades Pre-K – 12
Naperville Community Unit School District 203
Schools serving the area
- Naperville Central High School
- Naperville North High School
- Jefferson Junior High
- Kennedy Junior High
- Lincoln Junior High
Serves the northern half of Naperville with more than 16,000 students across 22 schools. Boundary with D204 runs roughly along 75th Street; verify exact attendance by address.
- IPSD204Grades Pre-K – 12
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204
Schools serving the area
- Neuqua Valley High School
- Waubonsie Valley High School
- Metea Valley High School
Serves the southern half of Naperville plus parts of Aurora, Bolingbrook, and Plainfield across DuPage and Will counties, with roughly 26,000 students. Always verify district by exact address before writing an offer.
From the neighborhood
Around Naperville
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What there is to do in Naperville.
A handful of the places people who live here actually use. Not a directory.
- Parks
Naperville Riverwalk
1.75 miles of brick paths, bridges, fountains, and sculpture along the DuPage River, built by volunteers in 1981 for the city's 150th anniversary.
- Culture
Naper Settlement
13-acre outdoor history museum with 34 historic structures dating from 1831, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
- Family
Centennial Beach
Historic quarry swimming complex with 6.2 million gallons of water and depths from zero to 15 feet, operated by the Naperville Park District.
- Family
DuPage Children's Museum
Hands-on learning museum at 301 N Washington Street for kids ages 0-10, more than 35 years in Naperville.
- Food & Drink
Naperville Jaycees Last Fling
Labor Day weekend festival that has run for more than 40 years and raised millions for local nonprofits.
- Shopping
Downtown Naperville
Walkable downtown district along the Riverwalk with hundreds of locally owned shops and restaurants, anchored by Water Street and Jackson Avenue.
Getting around
Commute + transit from Naperville.
MetraBNSF line
- Stations: Naperville, Route 59
- Terminal: Chicago Union Station
- Distance: 34 miles to downtown Chicago
DriveBy car
- Routes: I-88 (Reagan Memorial Tollway) · I-355 (Veterans Memorial Tollway) · IL Route 59 · US-34 (Ogden Avenue) · Diehl Road · Washington Street
- O'Hare Airport: ~31 min
- Chicago Loop: ~45 min
- Midway Airport: ~40 min
By the numbers
Naperville taxes + market stats.
Property tax rates vary by exact township and assessor district. Confirm per address before pricing a purchase.
Property tax rate
2.07%
effective avg
Sales tax
7.75%
combined
Median sold price
$560,000
MRED · last 12 mo (1175 sales)
Median household income
$155,105
ACS
How Naperville got here
A bit of history.
Naperville was founded in 1831 by Captain Joseph Naper, who arrived with his brother John and established Naper's Settlement, the first non-native settlement in what would become DuPage County. Joseph Naper helped pass the 1839 bill separating DuPage from Cook County, and Naperville served as DuPage's first county seat from 1839 until a county vote moved it to Wheaton in 1868. North Central College was founded in 1861 in Plainfield and relocated to Naperville in 1870, giving the young town its own four-year college. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad arrived in 1864, tying Naperville to the city and seeding more than a century of commuter growth.
For its 150th anniversary in 1981, volunteers built the Naperville Riverwalk along the DuPage River, brick by brick, an effort that defined the modern downtown. The late 20th century brought the I-88 research corridor and large planned subdivisions, especially in the southern half of the city served by District 204. Naperville passed Joliet in recent census estimates to move into the top tier of Illinois cities by population. Today it is a regional center for healthcare, education, retail, and corporate offices, while Naper Settlement preserves 34 historic structures on 13 acres near downtown.
The questions buyers actually ask
Naperville FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Naperville. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What is the difference between Naperville District 203 and District 204?
- District 203 covers the northern half of Naperville and operates Naperville Central and Naperville North high schools plus five junior highs, serving roughly 16,000 students. District 204 covers the southern half (plus parts of Aurora, Bolingbrook, and Plainfield) and operates Neuqua Valley, Waubonsie Valley, and Metea Valley high schools, serving about 26,000 students. The boundary runs roughly along 75th Street.
- What is the commute like to Chicago?
- Naperville has two BNSF Metra stations, Naperville (downtown) and Route 59 (Aurora border). Route 59 to Chicago Union Station is about 34 miles and around 1 hour 8 minutes by train. Driving I-88 is roughly 40 to 45 minutes off-peak, often 75 to 90 minutes in rush hour.
- Should I look in north or south Naperville?
- It usually comes down to schools and commute style. North Naperville (D203) gives you walkable downtown, the original Metra station, the Riverwalk, and mostly older established neighborhoods. South Naperville (D204) is newer, with master-planned subdivisions, larger lots, and access to the Route 59 Metra station and the Route 59 retail corridor on the Aurora border.
- How high are property taxes in Naperville?
- The average effective rate in Naperville is about 2.07 percent, with a median property tax bill around $9,461. Rates vary slightly by ZIP code, with 60564 (south, often Will County) running higher than 60565.
- Is there new construction in Naperville?
- New construction is limited and largely concentrated in south Naperville and in the Will County portion of the city, where there is still some buildable land. Most of the north side is fully built out, so newer product there is typically teardown / rebuild.
- Why is Naperville consistently ranked among the best places to live in Illinois?
- Top-ranked schools in both D203 and D204, two-station Metra access, the Riverwalk and downtown, Edward Hospital, North Central College, low crime, and a deep park system. The city has become the third or fourth largest in Illinois on those strengths alone.
- What is the typical home price in Naperville?
- The Zillow typical home value for Naperville is about $531,099. Single-family homes trade meaningfully higher than the city-wide index, especially in highly-rated school attendance areas.
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