228 Plum St Aurora, IL 60506
Near West Galena Neighborhood
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,204
Sq Ft
7,841
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Detached Garage
- Prairie Architecture
- Home Office
- Breakfast Bar
About This Home
As of December 2021NEW PRICE, GREAT VALUE! Don't miss this wonderful Arts and Crafts era built in 1912 - Elegant Prairie style home featuring many built in features and charm. Home has oak floors and nice original woodwork (not painted) and working pocket doors. Bright, updated kitchen with center island and pantry area. Three enclosed porches, large front porch has swing that will stay! Bonus room on 1st floor could be office / den or a 5th bedroom. Central hall with built-ins on 2nd floor. Three walk-in closets. Walk-up attic with floor, insulation and some newer electric. Large fenced yard with concrete patio. Tough to find an all original one like this. Very close to coveted Historic district. Walk up attic could be finished for really nice office or huge master!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
ExpertRE Inc License #471016433 Listed on: 03/02/2016
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,409
Year Built
- 1912
Parking
- Detached Garage
- Garage Is Owned
Home Design
- Prairie Architecture
- Stucco Exterior
Interior Spaces
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Home Office
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Oven or Range
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Eco-Friendly Details
- North or South Exposure
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 22, 2021
Closed on
Dec 13, 2021
Sold by
Dela Cerda Anthony and De La Cerda
Bought by
Garcia Walter V and Garcia Claudia A
Seller's Agent
Mike Lenz
RE/MAX of Naperville
Buyer's Agent
Gesenia Cobb
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$264,900
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-9.4%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$69,100
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.14%
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Outstanding Balance
$212,222
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$106,354
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 2, 2016
Closed on
Aug 16, 2016
Sold by
Roupas Geoffrey T
Bought by
Cerda Anthony De La and Cerda Amanda De La
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Houtkooper
ExpertRE Inc
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Calero
RE/MAX of Naperville
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$177,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,500
-11.25%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.82%
Original Mortgage
$168,625
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 6, 2003
Sold by
Sowell Michelle L
Bought by
Roupas Geoffrey T
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 12, 1997
Sold by
Demetralis Ron E and Demetralis Barbara L
Bought by
Sheridan Ii John P Jack and Sowell Michelle L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,925
Interest Rate
7.36%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $240,000 | Carrington Title Partners Ll | |
| Warranty Deed | $177,500 | Carrington Title Partners Ll | |
| Warranty Deed | $175,000 | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $130,000 | Law Title Insurance Co Inc |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $228,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $168,625 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $111,925 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2021 12/15/21 | Sold | $240,000 | -9.4% | $109 / Sq Ft |
| 10/22/2021 10/22/21 | For Sale | $264,900 | +49.2% | $120 / Sq Ft |
| 08/16/2016 08/16/16 | Sold | $177,500 | 0.0% | $81 / Sq Ft |
| 07/16/2016 07/16/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/09/2016 07/09/16 | Off Market | $177,500 | -- | -- |
| 03/24/2016 03/24/16 | Price Changed | $184,900 | -7.6% | $84 / Sq Ft |
| 03/02/2016 03/02/16 | For Sale | $200,000 | -- | $91 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,409 | $93,575 | $6,935 | $86,640 |
| 2023 | $7,161 | $83,608 | $6,196 | $77,412 |
| 2022 | $6,753 | $76,284 | $5,653 | $70,631 |
| 2021 | $5,941 | $71,021 | $5,263 | $65,758 |
| 2020 | $5,614 | $65,968 | $4,889 | $61,079 |
| 2019 | $5,390 | $61,121 | $4,530 | $56,591 |
| 2018 | $5,239 | $58,476 | $4,190 | $54,286 |
| 2017 | $4,808 | $52,715 | $3,861 | $48,854 |
| 2016 | $5,167 | $48,636 | $3,310 | $45,326 |
| 2015 | -- | $44,046 | $2,846 | $41,200 |
| 2014 | -- | $41,075 | $2,616 | $38,459 |
| 2013 | -- | $41,743 | $2,682 | $39,061 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2021
Mike Lenz
RE/MAX
(630) 781-5019
1 in this area
233 Total Sales
-
L
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Lauren Calero
RE/MAX
(630) 420-1220
1 in this area
92 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Gesenia Cobb
Coldwell Banker Realty
(630) 745-8228
2 in this area
244 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2016
Jeffrey Houtkooper
ExpertRE Inc
(630) 803-0826
22 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: MRD09156022
APN: 15-22-126-006
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