$284,000
SOLD APR 14, 2025

281 Melrose Ave Aurora, IL 60505

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,386 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$205 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Built-In Features
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to Melrose Avenue - a hidden gem right here in Aurora! This 3 bedroom ranch home is ready for new owners. The home has been freshly painted and cleaned up - ready for quick move-in! Your kitchen has all your appliances and space for your table. THE ENTIRE MAIN LEVEL HAS ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS under current carpet! And just wait until you see the FINISHED BASEMENT that is the same size of the main level! Tons of storage, great layout, 2 car garage and.... WAIT... the backyard is fully fenced, oversized and offers additional greenspace behind the home! Located just a block from schools and surrounded by similar homes, the potential to make this your next home is endless! Private showings are allowed this weekend. Come have a look before it's GONE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amie Crouse

john greene, Realtor License #475165288 Listed on: 03/20/2025

john greene, Realtor

Last Buyer's Agent

Aimee Corbett

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group License #475174550

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $859

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 178x71x178x71
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,386 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$859

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 1386
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 178X71X178X71
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 859
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2025
Closed on
Apr 9, 2025
Sold by
Lemke Sue A
Bought by
Sobel Jesse Ryan
Seller's Agent
Amie Crouse
john greene, Realtor
Buyer's Agent
Aimee Corbett
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$284,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
1.43%
Views
89
Current Estimated Value
$288,688

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,688
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.30%
Original Mortgage
$275,480
Outstanding Balance
$274,366
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$14,322
Source: Public Records

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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 $284,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $275,480 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Sold $284,000 +1.4% $205 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $280,000 -- $202 / 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 $3,119 $66,889 $12,944 $53,945
2023 $859 $59,765 $11,565 $48,200
2022 $1,213 $54,530 $10,552 $43,978
2021 $1,291 $50,768 $9,824 $40,944
2020 $1,329 $47,156 $9,125 $38,031
2019 $1,424 $43,692 $8,455 $35,237
2018 $1,486 $44,151 $7,821 $36,330
2017 $2,621 $40,092 $7,206 $32,886
2016 $2,326 $34,861 $6,177 $28,684
2015 -- $30,234 $5,312 $24,922
2014 -- $28,851 $4,882 $23,969
2013 -- $32,312 $4,910 $27,402
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12316455

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-33-279-005