$225,000
SOLD AUG 4, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
957 Sq Ft
4,147 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$235 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Central Air
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry Room
  • 5-minute walk to McCullough Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to 263 W Illinois Ave in Aurora - a beautifully updated home just minutes from downtown and the river! Over the past five years, this home has seen thoughtful upgrades including a new stove, oven, dishwasher, kitchen flooring, and a reverse osmosis water filtration system with remineralizer. Inside, you'll love the gorgeous staircase, abundant natural light, and the charm of an enclosed porch-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Located in a convenient and desirable area, this home combines modern comfort with timeless appeal.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Ristine

Keller Williams Infinity License #471011107 Listed on: 07/10/2025

Keller Williams Infinity

Co-Listed By

Michelle Falesch

Keller Williams Infinity License #475181137

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Templeton

Keller Williams ONEChicago License #475177903

Keller Williams ONEChicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,750

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 4,147 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 49x85
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 957 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Schools

  • Hill Elementary School
  • Herget Middle School
  • West Aurora High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,750

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Age: 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
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 957
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 957
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 957
  • Basement Sq Ft: 465
  • Total Sq Ft: 1422
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 465
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 457
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 500
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • List Price: 225000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hill Elementary School
  • High School: West Aurora High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Herget Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 129

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0952
  • Lot Dimensions: 49X85
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3750
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2025
Closed on
Jul 30, 2025
Sold by
Helgeson William L and Helgeson Maria
Bought by
Ertz Kendall E
Seller's Agent
Jeff Ristine
Keller Williams Infinity
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Templeton
Keller Williams ONEChicago
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Views
49

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.68%
Original Mortgage
$213,750
Outstanding Balance
$213,579
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$8,933

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2023
Sold by
Helgeson William and Helgeson Maria
Bought by
Mccall Christopher Joseph

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2021
Sold by
Helgeson William L
Bought by
Helgeson William L and Helgeson Maria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,180
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2005
Sold by
Dominguez Melody Ann
Bought by
Helgeson William

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
7.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2004
Sold by
Knackstedt Timothy Fredrick
Bought by
Dominguez Melody Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2002
Sold by
Morales Francisco M and Morales Rosa I
Bought by
Knackstedt Timothy and Knackstedt Melody

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,617
Interest Rate
6.8%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 1999
Sold by
Morales Santiago I and Morales Rosa L
Bought by
Morales Francisco M and Morales Rosa I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,400
Interest Rate
7.17%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $225,000 Ticor Title
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $155,000 First American Title Ins Co
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $115,500 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Law Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $213,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $156,180 New Conventional
Previous Owner $124,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $113,617 FHA
Previous Owner $86,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Sold $225,000 0.0% $235 / Sq Ft
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $225,000 0.0% $235 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Price Changed $225,000 -- $235 / 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
2024 $3,879 $48,993 $5,993 $43,000
2023 $3,750 $43,775 $5,355 $38,420
2022 $3,536 $39,941 $4,886 $35,055
2021 $3,397 $37,186 $4,549 $32,637
2020 $3,234 $34,540 $4,225 $30,315
2019 $3,288 $33,621 $3,915 $29,706
2018 $3,074 $30,791 $3,621 $27,170
2017 $2,983 $28,980 $3,336 $25,644
2016 $3,009 $28,030 $3,178 $24,852
2015 -- $24,658 $2,733 $21,925
2014 -- $22,961 $2,512 $20,449
2013 -- $23,263 $2,476 $20,787
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12408445

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-15-310-012