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North Aurora Neighborhood Guide

Tanner Trails

Tanner Trails is North Aurora’s largest subdivision — 677 single-family homes on the village’s west side, built from 2003 onward on lots averaging over 10,000 square feet, with a central park and one of the lowest HOA fees in the Fox Valley.

$480K–$705K
Recent Sale Range
677
Homes
2003–2025
Years Built
$15–$20/mo
HOA Fee

Living in Tanner Trails

Tanner Trails is the first subdivision I show move-up buyers in North Aurora, and the reasons are structural: scale, lot size, and carrying costs. The community spreads across the village’s west side, north of Tanner Road and west of Deerpath Road, with 677 single-family homes — easily the largest neighborhood in town. Neumann Homes opened the community in 2003 and built most of the core streets through 2007; after Neumann’s exit, Faganel Builders and McCue Builders finished later phases, and per MLS-fed sources new homes in the adjacent Reserves section have delivered as recently as 2025.

The homes are classic 2000s Fox Valley two-stories, with the core stock running roughly 1,800 to just over 3,000 square feet across models like the Bayview, Newbury, Fairmont, Stratford, and the ranch-plan Jackson — and Reserves-era homes pushing well past that, up to about 5,370 square feet per MLS data. Lots average over 10,000 square feet, streets are sidewalked, and a large central park with a play structure anchors the plan. The HOA runs a token $15 to $20 a month, which matters more than it sounds: you get planned-community consistency without a full-service fee attached to every payment.

On price, recent closings run from $479,900 to $705,000 depending on size and condition, with current listings typically in the $550K–$625K band. Commuters get a strong deal here — Orchard Road’s I-88 on-ramp and the Randall Road corridor are minutes away, and both the Aurora (BNSF) and Geneva (UP-West) Metra stations are reachable in about 15 minutes. Per current West Aurora District 129 boundaries the community feeds Fearn Elementary, Herget Middle, and West Aurora High School — confirm the current assignment for any address with the district.

Tanner Trails at a Glance

  • Location West side of North Aurora, north of Tanner Road and west of Deerpath Road, Kane County
  • Builder Neumann Homes (2003–2007 core); later phases by Faganel Builders and McCue Builders, including the Reserves section
  • Built 2003–2007 core; adjacent Reserves homes delivered through about 2025 per MLS-fed sources
  • Homes 677 single-family homes — two-story and ranch plans, roughly 1,800–3,000+ sq ft in the core, larger in the Reserves
  • HOA Yes — roughly $15–$20/month covering common areas and the central park
  • Amenities Central park with play structure, sidewalks, street lights, open space; minutes to I-88 via Orchard Road
  • School District West Aurora SD 129 (verify current attendance boundaries with the district)

Tanner Trails Home Types & Prices

Pricing reflects Tanner Trails sales and active listings as of mid-2026.

$480K–$625K

Core two-story homes

Neumann-era two-stories from 2003–2007 — roughly 1,800 to 3,000+ square feet with 3–5 bedrooms, two- and three-car garages, and lots averaging over 10,000 square feet. This is the volume of the market here and the sweet spot for move-up buyers.

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$600K–$705K

Larger & newer builds

The community’s biggest homes — including newer construction in the adjacent Reserves section by Faganel and McCue — run up to about 5,370 square feet per MLS data. Recent top sales reached $705,000.

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Rare

Ranch plans

Single-level plans like the Jackson appear occasionally and draw outsized attention when they list — ranch product is scarce across the Fox Valley, and Tanner Trails resales are no exception.

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Tanner Trails Homes for Sale

Only a handful of Tanner Trails 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 Tanner Trails specifically.

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What Living Here Comes With

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Central park & open space

A large central park with a play structure anchors the community, with sidewalks and street lights throughout and open-space corridors preserved in the plan rather than built lot-to-lot.

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Commuter position

Orchard Road’s I-88 interchange is minutes west, Randall Road’s retail corridor minutes east, and both the Aurora BNSF and Geneva UP-West Metra stations are about 15 minutes away — pick your line.

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Low-fee planned community

At roughly $15–$20 a month, the HOA maintains common areas without adding a real line item to your payment — a contrast with the $200+ full-service fees common in newer Fox Valley communities.

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Randall corridor errands

Groceries, big-box retail, and restaurants line Randall and Orchard Roads at the community’s doorstep, with Chicago Premium Outlets about ten minutes south.

Schools Serving Tanner Trails

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

Fearn Elementary School

SD 129 · K–5

At 1600 Hawksley Lane, adjacent to the community’s east edge. Confirm the current attendance boundary with District 129 for any specific address.

Herget Middle School

SD 129 · 6–8

In Aurora, serving Tanner Trails per current district boundaries; district bus service covers the neighborhood.

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 Tanner Trails

Around North Aurora

Tanner Trails sits at the village’s western edge — Randall Road errands are a five-minute hop, Riverfront Park and the Fox River Trail about ten minutes east, and Red Oak Nature Center up Route 25 on the north end of town.

Commuting to the Suburbs

Orchard Road reaches I-88 in minutes for the east–west tollway run; Naperville and the I-88 corridor employers generally run 20–30 minutes. Aurora’s west-side employers and Rush Copley are 10–15 minutes.

Getting to Chicago

Drivers take I-88 from Orchard Road — plan 55–75 minutes to the Loop. Train commuters choose between the Aurora Transportation Center (BNSF, first stop, about 15 minutes) and Geneva’s UP-West station (about 15 minutes north).

Tanner Trails FAQs

How much does a home in Tanner Trails cost?
Recent closings run from $479,900 to $705,000, with current listings typically between $550,000 and $625,000. Size, updates, and lot position drive the spread — the community spans roughly 1,800 to over 5,000 square feet.
Who built Tanner Trails?
Neumann Homes opened the community in 2003 and built the core streets through about 2007. After Neumann exited the market, Faganel Builders and McCue Builders completed later phases, including homes in the adjacent Reserves section delivered as recently as 2025 per MLS-fed sources.
What is the HOA fee in Tanner Trails?
Roughly $15 to $20 per month — among the lowest in any planned Fox Valley community — covering common areas and the central park. There is no clubhouse or pool, which is exactly why the fee stays token.
What is the difference between Tanner Trails and the Reserves at Tanner Trails?
They share connecting roads and the Tanner Trails name, but the Reserves is a distinct section with newer construction, different builders (Faganel and McCue), and generally larger homes at higher price points.
What schools serve Tanner Trails?
Per current West Aurora District 129 boundaries: Fearn Elementary (K–5), Herget Middle School (6–8), and West Aurora High School (9–12). Attendance boundaries can change, so confirm the current assignment for any specific address with the district.
Are homes in Tanner Trails hard to get?
Only a handful list at any time — typically four or five — and well-priced homes draw immediate attention. We track coming-soon and off-market activity here specifically; call or text Kealan at 630-381-4995 to get ahead of the next listing.

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