North Aurora · Kane County · IL
Homes for sale in
Moose Lake Estates.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $651K
- Avg time on market
- 896 days
- Sold · last year
- 23
Active listings
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About the community
A newer, upscale lake community in the Fox Valley.
Moose Lake Estates is a single-family subdivision on the west side of North Aurora, built by Gladstone Builders around a community lake with waterfront lots. Development began in the mid-2000s, paused through the housing downturn, and resumed with a newer section that is still delivering new construction, so the housing stock is consistently modern and upscale rather than a mix of vintages. The result is a planned, family-oriented neighborhood of larger two-story homes with sidewalks, a central park, and quick access to two I-88 interchanges.
At a glance
Community lake
A neighborhood lake with waterfront home sites is the subdivision's namesake feature.
Larger executive homes
Semi-custom two-story homes, typically four to five bedrooms, from a broad model lineup.
New construction still selling
A newer phase continues to deliver present-day new construction.
Park and sidewalks
A central neighborhood park with sidewalks and street lights throughout.
West Aurora District 129
Served by West Aurora Community Unit School District 129.
Two I-88 interchanges
Route 31 and Orchard Road tollway access both sit within about two miles.
Randall Road retail
The Randall Road corridor and Chicago Premium Outlets are minutes away.
Low HOA dues
Modest monthly assessments keep carrying costs down versus amenity-heavy communities.
What’s close
Moose Lake Estates sits on the west side of North Aurora, near Route 31 and the I-88 corridor in the Fox River Valley.
- Amenities on-site
- The community lake with waterfront lots, a neighborhood park, and walkable sidewalks.
- Shopping
- The Randall Road retail corridor and Chicago Premium Outlets are a short drive away.
- Hospital
- Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora anchors nearby hospital care.
- Highway
- Two I-88 interchanges (Route 31 and Orchard Road) within about two miles, plus Route 25, Route 56, and Randall Road.
- Schools
- West Aurora District 129: Goodwin Elementary, Jewel Middle School in North Aurora, and West Aurora High School are commonly assigned.
- Train
- Nearest Metra service is the BNSF line at the Aurora Transportation Center, a short drive south.
What it’s actually like to live here
Moose Lake Estates fits buyers who want newer, larger, move-up housing without leaving the Fox Valley. Because the neighborhood was built mostly from the mid-2000s onward, homes tend toward contemporary layouts, open kitchens, and generous square footage, and the planned feel (sidewalks, street lights, a central park, and the lake it is named for) supports the kids-on-bikes suburban rhythm many families are after. Waterfront and pond-view lots add a quieter, premium edge, and the low HOA dues keep monthly carrying costs down compared with amenity-heavy master-planned communities.
Location is a genuine strength here. Two I-88 interchanges within a couple of miles put the tollway, the Randall Road shopping corridor, and Chicago Premium Outlets all within a short drive, and the broader Aurora area covers day-to-day needs for groceries, dining, and healthcare. For commuters, the tradeoff is that the nearest Metra boarding is down in Aurora rather than in the neighborhood, so a car-to-train drive is part of a downtown commute; residents who work along the I-88 office corridor generally have an easier trip.
The honest tradeoffs are the ones common to this part of Kane County. Property taxes are high by national standards, so the monthly cost of ownership runs above what the sticker price alone suggests, and buyers should underwrite the effective rate carefully. Schools are District 129 (West Aurora), a large district whose specific building assignments matter to some buyers, so confirming the assigned schools for a given address is worthwhile. And because the neighborhood leans upscale and newer, it sits at the higher end of the local market, which is the tradeoff for the size, finishes, and lake setting.
Market trends
Why this market moves the way it does
Moose Lake Estates trades as an upper-tier, executive neighborhood for North Aurora, so pricing turns on home size, lot position, and how new the construction is. New-construction pricing in the final phase sets a ceiling that resales price against.
What holds value
The fundamentals matter more than the cosmetics here. Buyers want floor plan, lot, and basement, in that order. Cosmetics are the tiebreaker.
- Lot position
- Waterfront and pond-view lots carry a premium over interior sites.
- Home size and finishes
- Larger semi-custom plans with updated finishes command the top of the range.
- New-construction ceiling
- Active new construction in the newer phase sets a benchmark resales compete against.
- Commuter access
- Two nearby I-88 interchanges support demand from the I-88 office corridor.
- Low carrying cost
- Modest HOA dues keep the all-in monthly cost attractive relative to amenity-heavy communities.
Real talk
Who shouldn’t buy here
Here is the honest version before you tour.
Kane County taxes at this price point are steep and surprise buyers coming from lower-tax areas. On an upper-bracket home the annual bill is a serious monthly line item, so pull the fully-assessed tax history rather than an early new-construction estimate.
The nearest Metra is in Aurora, not the neighborhood, so a downtown rail commute starts with a drive to the station. If you work along I-88, the trip is easy; if you ride the train daily, factor that leg in.
This is the higher end of the North Aurora market, so you pay up for the size, finishes, and lake setting. Confirm the assigned District 129 schools for the specific address, since that matters to many buyers here.
One piece of advice
“Moose Lake Estates gets you newer, larger homes on a lake with excellent I-88 access and low HOA dues, which is a strong combination for a move-up buyer in the Fox Valley. Just underwrite the Kane County taxes on the specific home, confirm the District 129 school assignment, and decide whether a drive-to-Metra commute works for you. Do that and it is a smart upper-tier buy.”
The questions buyers actually ask
Moose Lake Estates FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Moose Lake Estates. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- How much is the HOA?
- Single-family homes are $37 per month.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Reported dues are modest, roughly $35 to $38 per month, and typically fund common-area and entrance upkeep and shared elements like the community lake and park rather than individual-home lawn or snow service. Confirm the current assessment and coverage in the association disclosure for a specific listing.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $14,000 – $20,000 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 Moose Lake Estates built?
- Gladstone Builders (semi-custom, per aggregator data) built the community between 2002 and 2026.
- 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 Moose Lake Estates and when?
- It is a builder-developed single-family subdivision constructed largely from the mid-2000s through the present, with a newer phase still delivering new construction. Aggregator data attributes the semi-custom two-story models to Gladstone Builders; confirm builder details on a specific listing.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Pricing and pace change constantly, so check the live Market snapshot tiles on this page for current values, inventory, and how quickly homes are selling. In character, this is an upper-tier, executive-style neighborhood for North Aurora.
- Is there an HOA and what does it cover?
- Yes. Dues are modest (reported around $35 to $38 per month) and generally go toward common-area upkeep such as the community lake, park, and entrance landscaping rather than individual-home lawn or snow service. Confirm current dues and coverage in the association disclosure.
- What schools serve the neighborhood?
- It is in West Aurora School District 129, with Goodwin Elementary, Jewel Middle School in North Aurora, and West Aurora High School commonly assigned. Attendance areas can change by address, so verify the exact assigned schools with the district before you buy.
- How is the commute to Chicago and the suburbs?
- Two I-88 interchanges (Route 31 and Orchard Road) are within about two miles, which is excellent for the I-88 office corridor and points east. For the train, the nearest Metra BNSF service is in Aurora, so a rail commute to downtown starts with a short drive to the station.
- Are there waterfront or lake lots?
- Yes. The subdivision is built around a community lake and includes waterfront home sites, along with a park, sidewalks, and street lights throughout. Lake and pond-view lots typically carry a premium over interior lots.
- Who is the real estate agent for Moose Lake Estates?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Moose Lake Estates 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 Moose Lake Estates 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 Moose Lake Estates
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
Moose Lake Estates, 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
$650,975
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$692,600
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
896 days
Sold in the last year
23
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period September 24, 2025 through September 24, 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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Where Moose Lake Estates homes go to school
Homes in Moose Lake Estates 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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