$302,000
SOLD MAR 24, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,335 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$129 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Full Attic
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2025

HIGHEST AND BEST DUE SUNDAY FEB 23, 530PM. Welcome home to this brick 3 bed, 1.5 bath home in Aurora. Situated on a corner lot, this home has fantastic curb appeal! As you step off the front porch into this home you will immediately notice the gleaming hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and elegant arched doorways. To the right of the entryway is a formal living room with a cozy fireplace perfect for chilly evenings at home Across the hall is a dining room featuring a large bay window and ceiling fan. Adjacent to the dining room is a sun-drenched four seasons room. The perfect nook for relaxing or reading a book. Next to the dining room is the spacious galley-style kitchen with plenty of counter space for food prep. Head upstairs to the second floor to find 3 generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. Another flight of stairs will take you to the unfinished attic. Perfect for additional storage! Head back downstairs to take a look at the unfinished finished basement. So many possibilities for this space! There is a sauna and half bath ideal for pampering yourself, especially in the winter months. A conveniently located laundry room completes this level. Outside there is a large covered porch, generously sized yard, and a 1 car detached garage. Recent Upgrades Include: Sauna (2021), Radon Mitigation (2021), Heat Pump (2021, Solar added (2021), House rewired and electrical service replaced (2022), Shed (2022), Fireplace Insert installed and chimney rebuilt (2022), Supplemental electric heating installed (2023). Close to schools and minutes from shopping, dining, and entertainment. Don't wait, schedule your tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Behling

Redfin Corporation License #475169370 Listed on: 02/21/2025

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Yvonne Washington

Baird & Warner License #475188569

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,535

Year Built

  • Built in 1926 | Remodeled in 2021

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,335 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Includes Fireplace Accessories
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Full Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Laundry Chute

Unfinished Basement

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Schools

  • John Gates Elementary School
  • K D Waldo Middle School
  • East High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,535

Year Built

Built in 1926 | Remodeled in 2021

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: 1926
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2021
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2021

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Includes Accessories
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Sauna, Solar Tube(s)
  • LivingArea: 2335
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Full
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Porch
  • List Price: 285000
  • OtherStructures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • ParkingTotal: 1
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Chute, Sink
  • 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

Schools

  • Elementary School: John Gates Elementary School
  • High School: East High School
  • Middle/Junior School: K D Waldo Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 131

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 10488
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Green Features

  • GreenEnergyEfficient: Photovoltaic/Solar System

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5535
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2025
Closed on
Mar 22, 2025
Sold by
Dickens Joseph A and Bermudez Maria Theresa
Bought by
Wanha Kirra
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Behling
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Yvonne Washington
Baird & Warner
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$302,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
5.96%
Views
58
Current Estimated Value
$299,292

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,708
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.41%
Original Mortgage
$241,600
Outstanding Balance
$241,600
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$57,692

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2021
Closed on
Mar 3, 2021
Sold by
Farbo Mary Lou
Bought by
Dickens Joseph A and Bermudez Theresa L
Seller's Agent
Victoria McCoy
RE/MAX In The Village
Buyer's Agent
Victoria McCoy
RE/MAX In The Village
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$247,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.09%
Original Mortgage
$197,600
Interest Rate
2.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2004
Sold by
Farbo Patrick
Bought by
Farbo Patrick and Farbo Mary Lou

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,700
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 1996
Sold by
American National Bk & Tr Co Of Chicago
Bought by
Farbo Patrick

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,600
Interest Rate
7.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1996
Sold by
American National Bk & Tr Co Of Chicago
Bought by
American National Bk & Tr Co Of Chicago
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 $302,000 Title Forward
Warranty Deed $247,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer $163,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Trustee Deed $97,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Trustee Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $241,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $197,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $154,780 Unknown
Previous Owner $55,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $185,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $146,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $136,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $123,200 Unknown
Previous Owner $117,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $92,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Sold $302,000 +6.0% $129 / Sq Ft
02/23/2025 02/23/25 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2025 02/21/25 For Sale $285,000 +15.4% $122 / Sq Ft
03/08/2021 03/08/21 Sold $247,000 +0.8% $106 / Sq Ft
02/08/2021 02/08/21 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2021 01/19/21 For Sale $245,000 -- $105 / 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 $5,748 $91,847 $11,005 $80,842
2023 $5,535 $82,065 $9,833 $72,232
2022 $5,233 $74,877 $8,972 $65,905
2021 $4,740 $69,711 $8,353 $61,358
2020 $2,488 $66,034 $7,759 $58,275
2019 $2,637 $61,182 $7,189 $53,993
2018 $2,725 $56,574 $6,650 $49,924
2017 $2,934 $49,058 $6,127 $42,931
2016 $3,149 $45,574 $5,835 $39,739
2015 -- $42,772 $5,018 $37,754
2014 -- $40,922 $4,612 $36,310
2013 -- $43,416 $4,639 $38,777
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12290529

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-27-257-050