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Kendall County’s county seat on the Fox River. Newer homes, room to spread out, and a 60-minute door-to-Loop commute that more people are trading for every year.
I get asked this question weekly, usually from families in Naperville or the city who’ve been priced out or just want more space. The short answer: Yorkville punches above its weight.
This is a city of about 25,000 people along the Fox River, roughly 50 miles southwest of the Loop. It’s the county seat of Kendall County. You can kayak the Fox River before lunch, walk to Crusade Burger Bar on Bridge Street, and still make a 7:10 first pitch at Wrigley if traffic cooperates. That combination doesn’t exist in many places at this price point.
The growth story is real. Yorkville’s population tripled between 2000 and 2020. Families kept choosing it over the established DuPage suburbs because the math made sense: $380K buys a 4-bed, 2-car garage home with a yard here. In Naperville, that same budget gets you a townhome or a 1980s ranch that needs a kitchen. As of 2026, new construction is still actively being built in Grande Reserve, Whispering Meadows, and Timber Ridge Estates.
Settled in 1836, the city kept its historic downtown along the river even as the subdivisions expanded west and south. Bridge Street has turned into a genuine walkable dining district over the past few years. It’s not Geneva-level yet, but it’s getting there, and the rents are lower, which means the restaurants that open tend to stick around.
Route 34 and Route 47 intersect here. I-88 is about 10 minutes north. Downtown Chicago is roughly 60 minutes in light traffic, though that number goes up during rush hour. Most of my buyers who commute to the city take Metra from the Aurora station, 15 minutes east, which gets you to Union Station in about an hour. For anyone working in Naperville or the I-88 tech corridor, the drive is 20 to 30 minutes. Remote and hybrid work has been the biggest accelerator for Yorkville since 2020.
What we’re seeing on the ground across Yorkville neighborhoods as of spring 2026.
Single-family median in Yorkville has held near $380K through early 2026. Townhomes and condos start in the $290K–$340K range. Compare that to Oswego at $400K+ or Naperville north of $525K.
Well-priced homes in the $300K–$450K range are moving in under two weeks, often with multiple offers. Above $500K, buyers have more room to negotiate and more time to decide.
D.R. Horton and Ryan Homes are building townhomes starting in the low $300s and ranch-plan singles from the $400s in Grande Reserve. Whispering Meadows and Timber Ridge Estates are also active.
Rental demand stays strong as the population grows. Single-family rentals near the Route 34 corridor consistently lease above $2,000/month, making Yorkville viable for long-term investors.
The biggest pipeline is families relocating from Cook County, DuPage County, and Chicago proper. Hybrid work made the 60-minute commute a once-or-twice-a-week trip instead of a dealbreaker.
Yorkville’s property tax rate runs about 2.96%. Sounds high until you compare the actual dollar amount: the median tax bill in Kendall County is roughly $8,000, often less than what you’d pay in DuPage for a smaller home.
Every subdivision in Yorkville has its own feel. Scroll through the ones our buyers ask about most.
Yorkville’s largest community. Clubhouse, three pools, walking paths, on-site elementary school. D.R. Horton and Ryan Homes are actively building here. Townhomes from the low $300s, singles to $500K+.
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The neighborhood everyone asks about. Its own elementary school, mature trees, community park. Mostly 3- to 5-bed singles built in the mid-2000s. Resale homes rarely sit long here.
Explore Bristol Bay →
Singles, townhomes, and condos north of Highway 34. Built by Centex and Pulte between 2006 and 2017. Home sizes range from 1,150 to over 4,000 sq ft. Good entry points for first-time buyers.
Explore Autumn Creek →
Backs up to Whitetail Ridge Golf Course. McCue-built singles on generous lots. If you want space, quiet streets, and quality construction without going rural, this is where I’d look first.
Explore Whitetail Ridge →
Townhomes, duplexes, and singles off Schoolhouse Road. Some of the most affordable entry points in Yorkville. Close to schools and Route 34 commercial. Popular with first-time buyers and investors.
Explore Raintree Village →
West side of Yorkville. Ranch and two-story floor plans, newer construction at competitive prices. Easy access to Route 47. A solid pick for buyers who want something built in the last decade without paying new-construction premiums.
Explore Windett Ridge →
Central location, walkable to schools, parks, and downtown. Mid-range pricing in an established setting. One of those neighborhoods that doesn’t make the flashy lists but quietly holds value year after year.
Explore Heartland Circle →
Near the heart of Yorkville with quick access to Bridge Street, the Fox River, and local schools. A mix of home styles and lot sizes. Real character and proximity to everything. Not cookie-cutter.
Explore Cannonball Trail →Every active listing in Yorkville, pulled directly from the MLS. Use the filters to narrow by price, beds, or property type.
Schools are the #1 reason families choose Yorkville. CUSD 115 covers 85 square miles and educates 7,100+ students across 11 schools, pre-K through graduation.
Serves the Bristol Bay neighborhood. Active PTO, strong community involvement. Walkable for families in the subdivision.
On-site within Grande Reserve. One of the newer buildings in the district. Walkable for subdivision families.
Located in the Autumn Creek subdivision. Modern facility, growing enrollment.
Transition school between elementary and middle school. Helps kids adjust before the bigger jump.
Strong extracurriculars including athletics, arts, and academic competitions.
Home of the Yorkville Foxes. Comprehensive academic, athletic, and career-technical programs.
Faith-based alternative with smaller class sizes. An option for families looking outside the public system.
Note: School boundaries don’t always follow city limits. Buyers near municipal borders should verify their assignment. Our team can help clarify which schools serve any specific address. Visit CUSD 115 →
Kayak and canoe the Fabulous Fox Water Trail, which runs right through town. Launch from Bicentennial Riverfront Park or hit the Marge Cline Whitewater Course, one of the only urban whitewater runs in the Midwest. Fishing is solid, too.
Hoover Forest Preserve has 400+ acres along the river. Saw Wee Kee Park has BMX trails. Silver Springs State Park covers 1,350 acres for hiking and wildlife. The Fox River Trail connects you to a regional bike network.
The largest waterpark in Illinois is in Yorkville. Wave pools, slides, lazy river, kids’ areas. It’s a massive family draw from June through August and one of the most well-known attractions in Kendall County.
Bridge Street downtown is the anchor: Crusade Burger Bar, Parma Pizza Bar, The Vault, Grace Cafe & Wine Bar. Off the main drag, Station One Smokehouse and Flame Kabob Grill are local favorites. This is an independent-restaurant town, not a chain strip.
The Kendall County Fair is one of the biggest in the state. Hometown Days Festival, River Fest, Margaritas en Mayo, seasonal farmers markets at Riverfront Park. Yorkville has a full calendar year-round.
Whitetail Ridge Golf Course sits within city limits. Fox Bend in Oswego and Blackberry Oaks in Bristol are close by. Youth sports leagues run through the parks department.
Most of my relocation clients come from Cook County, DuPage, or the city. The pitch is simple: your $400K goes further here than anywhere within an hour of Chicago. You get a 4-bed home with a real yard, a school district that parents actually choose on purpose, and a Fox River lifestyle that’s hard to replicate. Hybrid work sealed the deal for a lot of families starting in 2021, and that trend hasn’t slowed down.
About 12% above the national average, driven mainly by housing. But relative to Naperville or Geneva? Yorkville is significantly cheaper. Groceries, dining, and daily expenses are on par with the rest of the western suburbs. You’ll save the most on the house itself.
The effective rate is about 2.96%, which puts the median annual bill around $8,000 in Kendall County. That’s higher than the national average, but lower in actual dollars than what most of my buyers were paying in DuPage or the North Shore. The key is comparing dollar amounts, not percentages.
Yorkville is still building out. New parks, new commercial along Route 34, school construction keeping pace with enrollment growth. You’ll have everything you need day-to-day within the community. For the occasional splurge dinner or specialty shopping, Aurora and Naperville are 15 to 25 minutes away.
Our office is at 201 E Veterans Parkway. We live and work in this community. Our agents know which streets get water in the spring, which builders have the best warranty track record, and which neighborhoods are appreciating fastest.
We track pricing, inventory, and new construction activity across every Yorkville subdivision. That level of detail turns into better pricing strategies for sellers and smarter offers for buyers. It’s not something you get from a national brokerage covering 50 zip codes.
We work directly with builders in Grande Reserve, Whispering Meadows, and other active communities. Our team guides you through the builder process and negotiates incentives on your behalf, at no additional cost.
Professional photography, strategic pricing, targeted marketing, contract negotiation, and closing coordination. For sellers, those first 48 hours online matter more than anything. We make sure you’re ready for them.
Yorkville’s rental market is growing. We provide rental demand analysis, cash flow projections, and access to both on-market and off-market investment opportunities across Kendall County.
Our Google reviews tell the story: responsive communication, local expertise, and results. We earn referrals by delivering a level of service that national platforms and discount brokerages can’t match.
Real results from real clients. Here’s what buyers and sellers say about working with our team.
The process of selling our home with Ryan was as seamless as one could hope for! He was so professional and supportive throughout the entire process.
Working with O’Neil Property Group was hands-down one of the best decisions I’ve made as a first-time investor. Kealan and his team guided me through every step.
Kealan was great to work with and made selling our house easy. We would definitely call O’Neil Property Group again!
Wow what a great experience. Kealan and his team sold my house very quickly and had multiple offers.
Loved working with Kealan to buy our home in Yorkville. Very knowledgeable and got us our dream home in a tough market. Highly recommend.
Kealan executed a perfect home sale and home purchase strategy to meet our expectations. We reached sales price, purchase price, and timing goals.
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just exploring, our Yorkville-based team is ready to help you make the right move.
