ZIP 60151 — Maple Park

Crime rates in the 60151 area are generally low, consistent with the rural and semi-rural character of the region, and compare favorably to more urbanized parts of Kane and DeKalb counties.

The area is served by Kaneland CUSD 302, which maintains a high school campus within the ZIP code.

The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with localized flood risks in low-lying areas near regional creeks.

The area is characterized by a mix of village-grid homes and larger acreage/estate properties, with development momentum tied to its position as a rural-fringe market.

Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.

Located approximately 52 miles west of downtown Chicago, the area functions as a rural-fringe community with a car-dependent commute profile.

The area is surrounded by farmland and features local parks and community-focused amenities, with limited high-density shopping districts within the immediate 3-mile radius.

The rental market is relatively small with a 17% renter share; vacancy pressure is low at 5%.

The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and regional services, with residents often commuting to larger employment hubs in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with major corridors including IL-38 and proximity to the I-88 tollway.

Development is largely focused on low-density residential growth and the preservation of agricultural land, with limited commercial expansion.

The county appraisal districts assess properties based on market value, with periodic reassessments to reflect current sales data.

The area is served by multiple school and utility districts, including Kaneland CUSD 302, which vary by parcel location across the county line.

Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events common in Northern Illinois.

Net domestic migration to the region has been positive, driven by families seeking more space and lower density than the inner Chicago suburbs.

Illinois is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process, which typically extends the timeline for completion.

Illinois law requires sellers to provide a comprehensive residential real property disclosure report detailing the condition of the home.