Seller's Agent in 2025
Judy Sollinger
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
(630) 554-8637
1 in this area
13 Total Sales
421 Simms St Aurora, IL 60505
Southeast Aurora Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,162
Sq Ft
1917
Built
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Laundry Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Living Room
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of December 2025Your story starts here! This charming turn-of-the century home features a spacious open floor plan with original woodwork, hardwood floors under new carpeting, beautiful leaded glass windows in the dining room and living room, three bedrooms, two baths and a partially finished full basement. Enclosed front porch is perfect for your morning coffee, enjoying time with friends or just relaxing. Recent upgrades include new furnace, new hot water heater, new sump pump, Perma-Seal basement waterproofing, updated electrical service, new carpeting in living room, dining room, stairs and upper-level foyer, new shower enclosure in basement. Perfect location just minutes to shopping, restaurants, parks and all amenities.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL License #475127888 Listed on: 08/18/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,308
Year Built
- Built in 1917
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 64 x 56
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,162 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
Schools
- C M Bardwell Elementary School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 18, 2025
Closed on
Nov 26, 2025
Sold by
Munns Miranda L
Bought by
Ogren Sean and Ogren Sande
Seller's Agent
Judy Sollinger
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
Buyer's Agent
Bethanny Alexander
Baird & Warner
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-8.9%
Views
250
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
111.57%
Original Mortgage
$10,000
Outstanding Balance
$10,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$260,755
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 27, 2020
Closed on
Oct 5, 2020
Sold by
Brown Susan K and The Sharon R Podschweit Revoca
Bought by
Munns Miranda L
Seller's Agent
Scott Sartain
Keller Williams Innovate
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Goff
Christopher Goff Indp. Realtor
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$168,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-1.12%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.46%
Original Mortgage
$164,957
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 20, 2011
Sold by
Podschweit Sharon R
Bought by
Podschweit Sharon R and Sharon R Podschweit Revocable Trust
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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 | $255,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $168,000 | Wheatland Title Guaranty | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $10,000 | New Conventional | |
| Open | $242,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $164,957 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 12/03/25 | Sold | $255,000 | -7.2% | $219 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/18/2025 10/18/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/30/2025 09/30/25 | Price Changed | $274,900 | -1.8% | $237 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/26/2025 08/26/25 | For Sale | $279,900 | +66.6% | $241 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/14/2020 10/14/20 | Sold | $168,000 | +1.9% | $160 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/31/2020 08/31/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/26/2020 08/26/20 | Price Changed | $164,900 | -2.9% | $157 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/08/2020 08/08/20 | For Sale | $169,900 | 0.0% | $162 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/03/2020 08/03/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/27/2020 07/27/20 | For Sale | $169,900 | -- | $162 / 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 | $3,462 | $58,498 | $4,498 | $54,000 |
| 2023 | $3,308 | $52,268 | $4,019 | $48,249 |
| 2022 | $3,168 | $47,690 | $3,667 | $44,023 |
| 2021 | $3,493 | $49,271 | $3,414 | $45,857 |
| 2020 | $1,275 | $45,423 | $3,171 | $42,252 |
| 2019 | $1,351 | $42,086 | $2,938 | $39,148 |
| 2018 | $2,556 | $39,070 | $2,718 | $36,352 |
| 2017 | $2,274 | $34,187 | $2,504 | $31,683 |
| 2016 | $1,613 | $31,623 | $2,146 | $29,477 |
| 2015 | -- | $28,440 | $1,845 | $26,595 |
| 2014 | -- | $26,327 | $1,696 | $24,631 |
| 2013 | -- | $27,855 | $1,706 | $26,149 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Judy Sollinger
-
Bethanny Alexander
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Bethanny Alexander
Baird Warner
(708) 697-5904
1 in this area
92 Total Sales
-
Scott Sartain
Seller's Agent in 2020
Scott Sartain
Keller Williams Innovate
(630) 551-6263
111 Total Sales
-
Tammy Sartain
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Tammy Sartain
Keller Williams Innovate
(630) 774-5317
30 Total Sales
-
Christopher Goff
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Christopher Goff
Christopher Goff Indp. Realtor
(331) 312-5256
4 in this area
77 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12440542
APN: 15-27-378-024
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