Key Aurora Developments in 2025
Aurora, Illinois — the second-largest city in the state, continues to emerge as a vital growth hub for developers and users alike. Its Western East/West Corridor submarket, in particular, presents a rare concentration of infill land sites suitable for commercial, industrial, and mixed-use development. Here are just a few of the most strategic parcels on the market now, but the best opportunities are always reserved for our clients.
1. Deerpath Road – 64.22 AC
📍 1 Deerpath Rd, Aurora, IL 60506
With over 64 acres of level, raw land, this site supports commercial, industrial, and residential use. Priced at $80,000/acre, it sits adjacent to regional logistics and residential neighborhoods, making it ideal for mixed-use or last-mile distribution. The site’s I-88 proximity and access to over 47,000 daily vehicles on Deerpath Rd position it for impactful visibility and movement of goods.
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2. Deerpath & Sullivan Road – 44.30 AC
📍 Deerpath Rd & Sullivan Rd, Aurora, IL 60506
This active 44.3-acre site commands a higher asking price of $130,680/acre, driven by frontage on one of the highest-trafficked segments in Aurora. With nearly 47,000 cars daily on Deerpath alone, this land is ripe for a branded commercial node or distribution hub. It benefits from excellent highway access and a 15-minute drive to the Aurora Metra station.
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3. 5S171 Eola Road – 37.00 AC
📍 5S171 Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502
Situated near the I-88 tech corridor, this DuPage County parcel offers 37 acres of land with existing infrastructure: water, sewer, streets, and telecommunications are already in place. Although annexation and rezoning are required, its 406’ frontage on Eola Road makes it a powerful candidate for institutional-grade office, flex, or R&D development.
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4. McClure & Sheffer Road – 48.18 AC
📍 McClure Rd & Sheffer Rd, Aurora, IL 60505
This 48-acre tract is zoned residential but offers flexibility for industrial or single-family development. Surrounded by public utilities and situated just 9 minutes from the Aurora Metra, it’s well positioned for a land investor or owner-user seeking long-term upside or entitlement transformation.
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5. N. Orchard Road – 34.00 AC
📍 N Orchard Rd, Aurora, IL 60506
This 34-acre parcel is zoned B-2 commercial and fronts 345’ of North Orchard Road. Although the price is withheld, its visibility and high traffic counts (over 32,000 daily on Indian Trail) make it a rare retail or mixed-use opportunity in a growing corridor surrounded by national anchors and community services.
Additional Opportunities to Watch:
Downtown Aurora Revitalization:
As part of the City’s RiverEdge Redevelopment Zone, new incentives continue to drive multifamily, retail, and commercial investments along the Fox River. Investors should monitor this area for transit-oriented opportunities near the Aurora Transportation Center.
Former Coal Plant Repurposing:
The city and state are engaged in discussions about repurposing former industrial and energy assets like the Midwest Generation parcels. These discussions could open doors for brownfield-to-greenfield transformations and ESG-aligned redevelopment initiatives.
Investor and Occupier Impacts: A Market at the Tipping Point
Upside for Developers and Land Investors:
Aurora’s western submarket is still underbuilt. Land pricing, even at a premium, reflects the scarcity of entitled land with utilities in place. Sites adjacent to I-88 and arterial roads offer excellent visibility and value-creation potential for commercial or mixed-use verticals.
Optionality for Owner-Users and Occupiers:
Whether you’re a last-mile operator, regional manufacturer, or a retailer seeking expansion, Aurora provides multiple scalable options under 60 minutes from O’Hare. These parcels cater to both mid-sized firms and national footprints looking for connectivity and affordability.
Portfolio Stability with Value-Add Potential:
The market fundamentals are strong: diverse zoning, access to regional infrastructure, and population growth. These land assets provide a hedge against supply shortages seen in Naperville, West Chicago, and other neighboring cities.
Talk to Our Local Experts
These are just a few of the many opportunities we track. The most compelling sites are off-market parcels that don’t hit the public listings. Reach out to our team of commercial real estate agents in Aurora to learn how you can buy, sell, or develop industrial or office space in Aurora.
