$171,000
SOLD JUN 17, 2016

14 S Commonwealth Ave Aurora, IL 60506

Blackhawk Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$142 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Detached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fenced Yard
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of May 2022

Aurora University Area is the location of this charming 1920's 2 bedroom/2 bath home w/ arched doorways, hardwood floors throughout main level and 2nd level. Main level consists of open foyer, formal dining room, updated kitchen that has been freshly painted and includes all appliances. Living room with gas log fireplace with wood mantle and trim. Frech doors lead you from the living room to the Florida room with lighted ceiling fan over looking the fenced backyard with patio. The 2nd level has 2 bedrooms and a large walk-in closet plus a full bath. The MBR has a door with access to the roof of the Florida room. The basement is finished with a full bath and laundry room with washer and dryer. One car detached garage. Home sweet home and move-in ready. Walking distance to public and private schools. Very quaint, quiet and heavily treed area of West Aurora. No HOA. Property taxes $3112 annual. This is a must see property

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Cluck

REMAX Excels Listed on: 04/27/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Brothers

Keller Williams Innovate - Aurora License #475125832

Keller Williams Innovate - Aurora

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,443

Year Built

  • 1926

Lot Details

  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,443

Year Built

1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1926
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1926

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 11X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Attic: Full, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 5X6, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 9X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 10X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Walk In Closet
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 16X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Foyer, Dimensions: 9X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Sunroom, Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Walk in Closet, Dimensions: 6X8, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1200
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 11X22, On Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Roof Deck, Porch Screened
  • Exposure: W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 129
  • Junior High Dist: 129

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 57 X 100
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 1520278003

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3163.16

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2022
Closed on
May 20, 2022
Sold by
Bridget Bois
Bought by
Stallings Jennifer L
Seller's Agent
Tiffany Terry
Blue Fence Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Linda Pilmer
Pilmer Real Estate, Inc
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
4%
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$287,958

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,958
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.43%
Original Mortgage
$247,000
Outstanding Balance
$236,869
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$51,089

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2018
Closed on
Mar 22, 2018
Sold by
Golich Shannon M
Bought by
Bois Bridget
Seller's Agent
Kathy Brothers
Keller Williams Innovate - Aurora
Buyer's Agent
Angela Faron
RE/MAX Professionals Select
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$195,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.16%
Original Mortgage
$185,250
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2016
Closed on
Jun 16, 2016
Sold by
Williams Christopher M and Williams Meghen K
Bought by
Golich Shannon M
Seller's Agent
Michael Cluck
REMAX Excels
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Brothers
Keller Williams Innovate - Aurora
List Price
$167,900
Sold Price
$171,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,100
1.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.75%
Original Mortgage
$7,500
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2012
Closed on
Apr 27, 2012
Sold by
Zant Steven P and Zant Carolyn F
Bought by
Williams Christopher M
Seller's Agent
Kerry Shay
REMAX Town & Country
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Ellis
RE/MAX Action
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$142,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-2.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.59%
Original Mortgage
$138,400
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2004
Sold by
Kampert R Otto and Kampert Linda B
Bought by
Zant Steven P and Zant Carolyn F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $260,000 Monson Leonard M
Warranty Deed $195,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $171,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $142,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $173,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $247,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $185,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $7,500 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $162,450 New Conventional
Previous Owner $138,400 FHA
Previous Owner $155,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $87,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/20/2022 05/20/22 Sold $260,000 +4.0% $217 / Sq Ft
04/29/2022 04/29/22 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2022 04/26/22 For Sale $250,000 0.0% $208 / Sq Ft
02/10/2020 02/10/20 Rented $1,700 0.0% --
01/17/2020 01/17/20 Under Contract -- -- --
12/18/2019 12/18/19 For Rent $1,700 0.0% --
03/23/2018 03/23/18 Sold $195,000 0.0% $163 / Sq Ft
02/05/2018 02/05/18 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2018 01/31/18 For Sale $195,000 +14.0% $163 / Sq Ft
06/17/2016 06/17/16 Sold $171,000 0.0% $143 / Sq Ft
05/01/2016 05/01/16 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2016 05/01/16 Off Market $171,000 -- --
04/27/2016 04/27/16 For Sale $167,900 +18.2% $140 / Sq Ft
04/27/2012 04/27/12 Sold $142,000 -5.3% $118 / Sq Ft
03/21/2012 03/21/12 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2012 03/18/12 Price Changed $150,000 +3.4% $125 / Sq Ft
03/07/2012 03/07/12 For Sale $145,000 -- $121 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $5,443 $71,545 $7,262 $64,283
2022 $5,247 $65,278 $6,626 $58,652
2021 $5,004 $60,775 $6,169 $54,606
2020 $4,723 $56,451 $5,730 $50,721
2019 $4,528 $52,303 $5,309 $46,994
2018 $3,627 $42,327 $4,911 $37,416
2017 $3,448 $39,499 $4,525 $34,974
2016 $3,108 $35,255 $3,879 $31,376
2015 -- $33,835 $3,336 $30,499
2014 -- $32,399 $3,066 $29,333
2013 -- $34,551 $3,084 $31,467
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09207435

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-20-278-003