O'Neil Property Group
Live Aurora listings updated daily from the MLS — plus what local buyers should know before making a move.
The big backyard is the suburban brief, and Aurora fills it at more price points than any neighbor: deep lots on the older west-side grid from the $200Ks, oversized and pond-backing subdivision lots through the $400Ks-$600Ks, and estate spreads in the golf communities. Fenced, flat, and private is the trifecta buyers ask us for—this search surfaces the listings that actually deliver it.
Looking for help narrowing down your search? Call or text Kealan at 630-381-4995 for a personalized list of homes that match your budget and priorities.
Active listings pulled directly from the MLS.
Expect the west-side vintage stock to over-deliver on land—deep 60×180-foot lots are common, often already fenced. The 1990s master plans standardized around a quarter acre but salted premium oversized lots through every unit; corner, cul-de-sac, and open-space-backing positions play largest. Check what “backs to open space” means on the plat—preserved parkland and future development parcels look identical over the fence.
For pure yard-per-dollar, the near-west and southeast-side older streets win outright. For yard plus newer house, target cul-de-sac and perimeter lots in the Wheatlands, Lakewood Valley, and Oakhurst—we pull plat maps to find the oversized positions rather than trusting listing adjectives. Corner lots trade at slight discounts to interior premium lots but often carry the most usable fenced area.
Confirm fence ownership and condition—shared fences and encroachments are title-time surprises. Review HOA rules on fence height and style before planning the dog run; several Aurora associations restrict chain-link and front-yard returns. And walk the drainage: the biggest yard on the block sometimes doubles as its stormwater path in a wet spring.
Large-yard homes photograph well and sell fast in spring, but the premium is seasonal—fall and winter buyers routinely capture the same yards at softer numbers. If outdoor space is your priority feature, shopping against the season is the sharpest move available, and we plan searches around it.
Whether you are just starting your search or ready to schedule a showing, Kealan O’Neil is here to help you every step of the way.