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Moose Lake Estates

Moose Lake Estates is North Aurora’s semi-custom address — Gladstone-built brick-and-stone two-stories across 130+ acres south of Mooseheart Road, still adding new homes, with listings averaging in the mid-$600s.

Mid-$600s
Average List Price
130+ acres
Community Size
2004–Present
Years Built
$33–$42/mo
HOA Fee

Living in Moose Lake Estates

Moose Lake Estates occupies the northwest quadrant of North Aurora — south of Mooseheart Road between Randall Road and Route 31 (Lake Street) — and it’s where the village’s semi-custom market lives. Gladstone Builders opened the community in 2004, paused through the downturn years around 2008–2010 like most of the Fox Valley, and has been building steadily since, with new construction still delivering. The community spreads across more than 130 acres with a park near its center, and the entrance off Moose Lake Drive sets the tone: brick, stone, and mixed-media exteriors rather than repeated vinyl elevations.

The product is two-story semi-custom, mostly 1,900 to 4,100 square feet, across a large model portfolio — Gladstone’s “stone” series names like the Elmstone, Riverstone, Greystone, Brookstone, and Hearthstone recur throughout the community. Four-bedroom layouts with 2.5 or 3.5 baths dominate, and full, partial, or English basements are the norm. Because buyers selected finishes and options at build time, no two streets read identically — which is precisely the appeal for buyers stepping up from production-built subdivisions.

Listings here average in the mid-$600s per MLS-fed data, with the HOA at a modest $33–$42 a month. The location works hard: Randall Road’s retail corridor borders the community’s west side, the I-88 interchange at Route 31 is minutes south, and Mooseheart Road connects east to Route 31 in one move. MLS-fed sources place the community in West Aurora District 129 — with Goodwin Elementary, Jewel Middle, and West Aurora High School cited — and as always with boundary questions, confirm the current assignment for any specific address with the district.

Moose Lake Estates at a Glance

  • Location Northwest North Aurora, south of Mooseheart Road between Randall Road and Route 31 (Lake Street), Kane County
  • Builder Gladstone Builders / Gladstone Homes — semi-custom two-stories; new construction continuing
  • Built 2004–present, with a pause around 2008–2010; active phases resumed in the 2010s
  • Homes Semi-custom single-family homes, roughly 1,900–4,100 sq ft, mostly 4-bedroom two-story designs with full, partial, or English basements
  • HOA Yes — roughly $33–$42/month
  • Amenities Community park near the center of the plan, pond, sidewalks; adjacent to the Randall Road corridor
  • School District West Aurora SD 129 per MLS-fed sources (verify current attendance boundaries with the district)

Moose Lake Estates Home Types & Prices

Pricing reflects Moose Lake Estates sales and active listings as of mid-2026.

Mid-$500s+

Established semi-customs

Gladstone’s 2004–2008 first-phase homes — brick-and-stone two-stories in the 2,400–3,400 square foot range on mature streets. These resell below replacement cost relative to the newer phases, which is where the value hunters look.

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$600K–$700K+

Newer-phase builds

Homes from the resumed phases — larger footprints up to about 4,100 square feet, modern kitchens and luxury primary suites, with listings averaging in the mid-$600s per MLS-fed data.

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New construction

Gladstone continues to build here on remaining sites. Semi-custom means you select the plan, elevation, and finishes — typically an 8–12 month timeline. We represent buyers through the builder process at no cost.

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Moose Lake Estates Homes for Sale

Only a handful of Moose Lake Estates homes list at any time. Search every active North Aurora listing below, or call or text Kealan at 630-381-4995 for coming-soon and off-market activity in Moose Lake Estates specifically.

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What Living Here Comes With

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Semi-custom streetscape

Buyers optioned exteriors and floor plans at build time, so the community reads varied — brick, natural stone, and mixed-media elevations — rather than repeating a handful of production facades.

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Central park & pond

A community park sits near the center of the 130-acre plan with open space and a pond, keeping the density comfortable and the sightlines green.

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Randall Road at the doorstep

The village’s retail spine borders the community’s west side — groceries, restaurants, and big-box errands without touching a highway.

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Two-move commutes

Mooseheart Road connects east to Route 31 and the I-88 interchange in minutes; Randall Road runs the north–south errand-and-employment corridor from Aurora to the Tri-Cities.

Schools Serving Moose Lake Estates

School information is provided as fact only. Attendance boundaries can change — verify the current assignment for any specific address with the district.

Goodwin Elementary School

SD 129 · K–5

At 18 Poplar Place in North Aurora, cited for this community by MLS-fed sources. Confirm the current attendance boundary with District 129 for any specific address.

Jewel Middle School

SD 129 · 6–8

At 1501 Waterford Road in North Aurora, per MLS-fed sources; district bus service covers the area.

West Aurora High School

SD 129 · 9–12

The district’s comprehensive high school at 1201 W New York Street in Aurora.

Getting Around from Moose Lake Estates

Around North Aurora

Riverfront Park and the Fox River Trail are about five minutes east via Mooseheart Road and Route 31; Red Oak Nature Center’s trails and river overlooks are just across the river on Route 25.

Commuting to the Suburbs

Randall Road runs the Fox Valley employment corridor north to the Tri-Cities and south into Aurora; I-88 at Route 31 is minutes away for Naperville and the tollway corridor, generally 20–30 minutes.

Getting to Chicago

I-88 from the Route 31 interchange runs 55–75 minutes to the Loop by car. For the train, the Aurora Transportation Center (BNSF) and Geneva’s UP-West station are each about 15 minutes — first-stop seating on the BNSF side.

Moose Lake Estates FAQs

How much does a home in Moose Lake Estates cost?
Listings average in the mid-$600s per MLS-fed data, with established first-phase homes sometimes trading in the $500s and larger newer-phase builds reaching $700K+. New construction pricing depends on plan and selections — ask us for current builder sheets.
Who builds in Moose Lake Estates?
Gladstone Builders (also operating as Gladstone Homes) has built the community since 2004 — semi-custom two-stories across their ‘stone’ model series, with construction pausing around 2008–2010 and continuing in phases since.
Is there still new construction available?
Yes — Gladstone continues building on remaining sites, and industry listings show the community still marketing new homes. Semi-custom timelines typically run 8–12 months from contract; we represent buyers through the process at no cost.
What is the HOA fee in Moose Lake Estates?
Roughly $33 to $42 per month — modest for a community of this caliber, covering common areas, the park, and open space rather than a clubhouse amenity load.
What schools serve Moose Lake Estates?
MLS-fed sources cite Goodwin Elementary, Jewel Middle School, and West Aurora High School in District 129. Boundary lines in this part of the village warrant a direct check — confirm the current assignment for any specific address with the district.
How does Moose Lake Estates compare to Lake Run Estates?
Both are the village’s premium addresses. Moose Lake offers Gladstone semi-customs with ongoing new construction on the north side; Lake Run is Toll Brothers resale product (2005–2012) near Orchard Road with some of the village’s largest homes. We can walk both in one afternoon — call or text Kealan at 630-381-4995.

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