The University Area is the neighborhood around Aurora University, on the west side of Aurora. The streets are quiet and established, the lots are a good size, and the campus sits in the middle of it like a park. People who buy here usually know Aurora already. They want an older, settled neighborhood that is still five minutes from downtown. If you are looking at homes for sale near Aurora University, this page covers what the area is like and what homes cost.
Established Streets Around the Campus
The homes here were built over many decades, so the streets do not all look the same. You will find brick ranches, two-story homes, and older houses with real front porches, most of them on tree-lined blocks. Most homes sell between $250,000 and $450,000. The campus keeps the area stable. Aurora University is not going anywhere, and the streets around it have held their value through every market I can remember. Faculty and staff buy here, but so do plenty of families who just like the neighborhood.
Parks, the Country Club, and District 129
Abraham Lincoln Park sits in the neighborhood, and Aurora Country Club is right here as well, one of the oldest clubs in the Fox Valley. The area is in West Aurora School District 129, and West Aurora High School is a short drive west. Elementary assignments vary by street, so it is worth confirming the exact school for a home before you make an offer. I can check that for you in a couple of minutes.
Five Minutes to Downtown, Without Living Downtown
That is the trade the University Area offers. You get a quiet residential street, and the Paramount Theatre, the Riverwalk, and the Aurora Metra station are about five minutes east. Route 31 and Galena Boulevard get you across town, and I-88 is an easy drive north. A lot of buyers who start out looking downtown end up here once they see how close it is.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is the University Area?
It is the established neighborhood around Aurora University on Aurora’s west side, roughly between the Fox River and Randall Road. Downtown Aurora is about five minutes east.
What do homes cost near Aurora University?
Most homes sell between $250,000 and $450,000. The range depends on size, updates, and how close the home sits to the campus and the country club.
Which schools serve the University Area?
The area is in West Aurora School District 129. High school students attend West Aurora High School. Elementary assignments vary by street, and I can confirm them for any listing.
Selling in the University Area? Stability Is the Story
Homes near the university sell to buyers who want an established neighborhood that does not change much year to year. If you are thinking about selling, I will value your home against recent sales in the immediate area, not the whole west side. No pressure and no obligation. If you are buying and still comparing, see all Aurora homes for sale, the wider West Aurora area, or Downtown Aurora five minutes east.
Call me and I will walk you through the current listings near the university and what they are actually selling for.
Miguel Castillo — 630-793-4643 — miguel@sellmeanewhouse.com
