NOT LISTED FOR SALE

225 S Commonwealth Ave Aurora, IL 60506

University Neighbors Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $347,000 - $363,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,684 Sq Ft
$210/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 8, 2023

Last sale price $309,000 $183 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,435 / mo

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Heated Enclosed Porch
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of September 2023

Move-in ready home in sought-after Aurora University neighborhood! Spacious and natural light filled, this home is ready for you to make it yours! Stylish updated kitchen includes quartz counters, recent appliances, checkerboard flooring and a breakfast nook! Large living room features plenty of windows and wood burning fireplace! Home is full of character, with original custom built-in dining room cabinet, arched doorways, built in master bedroom drawers, and 6 inch baseboards. Finished basement makes a great play area or extra bedroom with full bath. Heated three season porch leads to fenced backyard. Huge tall walk-up attic provides bonus space plumbed for bathroom and wired for lighting! This lovingly maintained home has recent tear-off roof and paint inside and out! Plumbing and electrical have been updated and it features a high-efficiency furnace. Large 2 1/2 car detached garage and large garden shed provide plenty of storage. Home is close to Aurora University, Freeman Elementary School , and Holy Angels. Walk to the beloved Prisco's Market or Spartan House restaurant! All it's missing is you!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Brown

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475158753 Listed on: 08/16/2023

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheryl Mallard

Redfin Corporation License #475151181

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,048

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x150

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,684 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Heated Enclosed Porch

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,048

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

7,492 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Tudor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1684
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch Heated
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Full,Interior Stair
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 4
  • Number of Cars: 6
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X150
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6047.56
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2023
Closed on
Sep 8, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ann Brown
HomeSmart Connect LLC
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Mallard
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$309,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
3.34%
Views
56
Current Estimated Value
$346,008

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$37,008
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.87%
Original Mortgage
$247,200
Interest Rate
0.0738%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2015
Closed on
Feb 17, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Carla Tsoris
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ann Brown
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
List Price
$199,999
Sold Price
$184,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,999
-8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.10%
Original Mortgage
$174,800
Interest Rate
0.0412%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2015
Closed on
Feb 16, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Carla Tsoris
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ann Brown
Keller Williams Premiere Properties
List Price
$199,999
Sold Price
$184,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,999
-8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,800
Interest Rate
0.0412%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2012
Closed on
Aug 16, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kerry Shay
REMAX Town & Country
Buyer's Agent
Carla Tsoris
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$177,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-6.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.11%
Original Mortgage
$173,794
Interest Rate
0.0337%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$309,000 Chicago Title Insurance Compan
$92,000 Attorney
$92,000 Attorney
$354,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $247,200
Closed $165,000
Closed $174,000
Closed $174,000
Closed $174,800
Closed $174,800
Closed $173,794
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Sold $309,000 +3.3% $183 / Sq Ft
08/18/2023 08/18/23 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2023 08/16/23 For Sale $299,000 +62.5% $178 / Sq Ft
02/19/2016 02/19/16 Sold $184,000 -4.6% $97 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/16/2016 01/16/16 Pending -- -- --
12/22/2015 12/22/15 Price Changed $192,900 -1.0% $102 / Sq Ft
10/25/2015 10/25/15 Price Changed $194,900 -2.5% $103 / Sq Ft
06/29/2015 06/29/15 For Sale $199,999 +13.0% $106 / Sq Ft
08/16/2012 08/16/12 Sold $177,000 -2.7% $93 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/17/2012 07/17/12 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2012 06/07/12 Price Changed $182,000 -3.7% $96 / Sq Ft
05/03/2012 05/03/12 For Sale $189,000 -- $100 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2024 $6,795 $93,820 $13,869 $79,951
2023 $6,292 $81,453 $12,392 $69,061
2022 $6,048 $74,319 $11,307 $63,012
2021 $5,773 $69,192 $10,527 $58,665
2020 $5,455 $64,269 $9,778 $54,491
2019 $5,536 $62,611 $9,060 $53,551
2018 $5,573 $61,829 $8,380 $53,449
2017 $5,587 $60,284 $7,721 $52,563
2016 $5,244 $55,360 $6,618 $48,742
2015 -- $49,017 $5,691 $43,326
2014 -- $46,900 $5,230 $41,670
2013 -- $48,499 $5,261 $43,238
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Ann Brown

    HomeSmart Connect LLC

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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Cheryl Mallard

    Redfin Corporation

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  • Carla Tsoris

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Carla Tsoris

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (630) 337-5440

    18 Total Sales

    Carla Tsoris
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  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Kerry Shay

    REMAX Town & Country

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11842903

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-20-430-016

Illinois Kane County Aurora 60506 University Neighbors

225 S Commonwealth Ave, Aurora, IL

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