North Aurora · Kane County · IL
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Lincoln Valley.
- Active listings
- 0
- Median list
- $347K
- Avg time on market
- 15 days
- Sold · last year
- 18
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About the community
A single-level, amenity-rich community along the Fox River in North Aurora.
Lincoln Valley is a newer community of single-level ranch homes on the west side of North Aurora in Kane County, built by D.R. Horton on a former golf-course parcel along the Fox River. Product ranges from attached ranch townhomes and paired duplexes to detached ranch single-family homes, all on one level, roughly 1,190 to 2,160 square feet. It is marketed toward active-adult buyers, though the available records indicate it is age-targeted rather than legally age-restricted. The center of gravity is a clubhouse with a fitness center, an outdoor pool, pickleball and bocce, a dog park, and trails, with the HOA handling exteriors so residents can lock and leave.
At a glance
Clubhouse and fitness center
A community clubhouse with a fitness center and gathering spaces for residents.
Outdoor pool and courts
A heated outdoor pool plus pickleball and bocce courts and a fenced dog park.
Single-level ranch homes
Attached ranch townhomes, paired duplexes, and detached ranch homes, roughly 1,190 to 2,160 square feet.
Active-adult oriented
Marketed toward 55-plus buyers; records indicate it is age-targeted rather than legally age-restricted. Confirm with the HOA.
West Aurora District 129
The K-12 West Aurora District 129, with West Aurora High School shown in MLS. Confirm elementary and middle by address.
Fox River setting
Set on a former golf course along the Fox River, across from a forest preserve, with community trails.
I-88 and Randall Road
Quick access to I-88 and the Randall and Orchard Road retail corridors.
What’s close
Lincoln Valley sits on the west side of North Aurora along the Fox River, minutes from I-88 and the Randall Road corridor.
- Amenities on-site
- A clubhouse with a fitness center, a heated outdoor pool, pickleball and bocce courts, a dog park, and trails.
- Schools
- West Aurora District 129, a K-12 unit district, with West Aurora High School in MLS. Confirm elementary and middle by address.
- Highway
- I-88 (Reagan Memorial Tollway) for the east-west commute across the Fox Valley.
- Shopping
- The Randall and Orchard Road corridors, with Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora nearby.
- Hospital
- Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, with Northwestern Medicine Delnor in Geneva also close.
- Train
- North Aurora has no station; the nearest Metra BNSF options are the Aurora Transportation Center and the Route 59 station.
What it’s actually like to live here
Lincoln Valley is built around trading yard work for free time. The homes are single-level ranches, and the HOA handles lawn care, landscaping, and snow removal, so residents can lock the door and travel or spend a Saturday at the clubhouse instead of behind a mower. The amenity package is genuinely social for a community this size: a clubhouse with a fitness center, a heated outdoor pool, pickleball and bocce, a dog park, and trails that tie into the Fox River path system.
The location is a practical middle ground. Residents get quick I-88 access, the Randall and Orchard retail corridors, and Rush-Copley and Delnor hospitals within a short drive, while still sitting on a green, water-adjacent parcel next to a forest preserve. The tradeoff is commuting: North Aurora has no Metra station of its own, so a downtown-Chicago rail commuter drives first to the Aurora Transportation Center or the Route 59 station.
Two honest caveats. First, the age question: the community is marketed as active-adult, but the available records suggest it is age-targeted rather than a legally recorded 55-plus restriction, so a buyer who specifically wants, or wants to avoid, a hard age rule should confirm the recorded declaration with the HOA. Second, monthly costs stack: the dues buy real convenience and, for attached homes, exterior insurance and upkeep, but they sit on top of Kane County property taxes, which run high across the Fox Valley. Weigh both against a conventional single-family home nearby.
The questions buyers actually ask
Lincoln Valley FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Lincoln Valley. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $204 per month. townhomes and condos are $285 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Dues run roughly $200 to $335 a month depending on the home type, and cover lawn care, landscaping, snow removal, and access to the clubhouse, fitness center, and pool. Attached homes typically also include exterior insurance and maintenance. Confirm the current amount and inclusions for the specific home.
- When was Lincoln Valley built?
- D.R. Horton built the community between 2019 and 2024. D.R. Horton stopped new construction in 2024, 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 Lincoln Valley, and is it new construction?
- D.R. Horton built Lincoln Valley on a former golf-course parcel along the Fox River. The builder has since sold out, so homes now trade as resales rather than new construction.
- Is Lincoln Valley a 55-plus or age-restricted community?
- It is marketed as an active-adult, 55-plus community, but the available records indicate it is age-targeted rather than a legally recorded age restriction, and it carries a normal school-district assignment. If a firm age rule matters to you either way, confirm the recorded age restriction directly with the HOA before you write an offer.
- What kinds of homes are here and how big are they?
- All single-level ranch designs across three collections: attached ranch townhomes, paired duplexes, and detached ranch single-family homes, roughly 1,190 to 2,160 square feet. Most plans are two bedrooms plus a den, two baths, with an attached two-car garage.
- What does the HOA cover, and roughly how much is it?
- Dues generally run from the low 200s to the low-to-mid 300s per month depending on the home type. They cover lawn care, landscaping, snow removal, and full use of the clubhouse, fitness center, and pool, and for the attached homes they are also reported to cover exterior insurance and maintenance. Confirm the current amount and exactly what is included for the specific home type with the HOA.
- What schools serve Lincoln Valley?
- The community is in West Aurora School District 129, a K-12 unit district, and the area high school is West Aurora High School. The specific elementary and middle school depend on the exact address, so confirm the current assignment with the district's boundary lookup.
- What do homes cost, what are the taxes, and how is the market?
- For current pricing, inventory, and how quickly homes are selling, check the live Market snapshot on this page rather than a fixed number. For taxes, think in terms of an effective rate: North Aurora and Kane County generally run in the range of roughly 2.3 to 2.7 percent of market value, and the actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, and the specific taxing districts.
- Who is the real estate agent for Lincoln Valley?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Lincoln Valley in North 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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
Lincoln 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
$347,496
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$372,500
Avg time on market
15 days
Sold in the last year
18
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period September 11, 2025 through September 11, 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 Lincoln Valley
Where Lincoln Valley homes go to school
Homes in Lincoln 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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