NOT LISTED FOR SALE

450 W Downer Place Unit 5B Aurora, IL 60506

Near West Galena Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $194,000 - $252,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,750 Sq Ft
$450/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 18, 2022

Last sale price $149,400 $85 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,849/month

115 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Penthouse
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Sliding Doors
  • Elevator
  • Entrance Foyer
  • 4-minute walk to Blackhawk Park

About This Home

As of March 2022

Wow!!! Check out the breathtaking views from the rooftop of this beautiful 5th floor Penthouse. Completely gutted and remodeled, this 1750 sq ft property has it all! The attention to detail is impeccable. Coffered ceiling in living room/family room, with custom built-in's, completely remodeled kitchen featuring granite and high-end appliances. In-unit laundry. Secure building with underground parking. Currently no homestead exemption, taxes could be lower. If you're looking for maintenance-free living - it doesn't get any better than this! currently no homestead exemption taxes could be lower, agent related to seller, 55+++

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Felipe Carrillo

Kettley & Co. Inc. - Aurora Listed on: 09/27/2021

Co-Listed By

Mario Carrillo

Kettley & Co. Inc. - Aurora License #475138179

Last Buyer's Agent

John McEnroe

RE/MAX In The Village License #471003491

RE/MAX In The Village

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,129

Year Built

  • Built in 1968 | Remodeled in 2021

HOA Fees

  • $450 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Penthouse
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,750 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 100 Amp Service

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 24 Units
  • Brian Pregler Association, Phone Number (630) 584-0209
  • Property managed by Property Management Techniques

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,129

Year Built

Built in 1968 | Remodeled in 2021

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$450 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Quad-Penthouse
  • Ownership: Fee Simple w/ HO Assn.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Quad-Penthouse
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 5
  • Rehab Year: 2021
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Renovated: 2021

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1750
  • Room Type: Other Room, Foyer
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1750
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Second Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Flooring: Porcelain Tile
  • Kitchen Flooring: Porcelain Tile
  • Living Room Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 154900
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Association Fee: 450
  • Association Amenities: Elevator(s), Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site,Manager On-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Property Management Techniques
  • Management Contact Name: Brian Pregler
  • Management Phone: 630-584-0209
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 129

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 1X1
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5128.6
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 24

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2023
Sold by
Landgraf Donald R
Bought by
Donald R Landgraf Living Trust
Total Days on Market
115
Current Estimated Value
$217,855

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2021
Sold by
Kettley Sharon H and Sharon H Kettley Trust
Bought by
Carrillo Eusebio

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2005
Sold by
Kettley Sharon and Kettley Sharon H
Bought by
The Sharon Kettley Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 1998
Sold by
The Copley Press Inc
Bought by
Kettley Sharon H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,000
Interest Rate
7.22%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Donald R Landgraf Living Trust -- --
Carrillo Eusebio $100,000 First American Title
The Sharon Kettley Trust -- --
Kettley Sharon H $115,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kettley Edward L $72,000
Previous Owner Kettley Sharon H $53,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/18/2022 03/18/22 Sold $149,400 -12.1% $85 / Sq Ft
01/21/2022 01/21/22 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2021 09/27/21 For Sale $169,900 -- $97 / 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
2023 $2,913 $54,581 $4,957 $49,624
2022 $3,566 $49,800 $4,523 $45,277
2021 $5,387 $58,571 $4,211 $54,360
2020 $5,129 $54,403 $3,911 $50,492
2019 $4,963 $50,406 $3,624 $46,782
2018 $4,654 $46,291 $3,352 $42,939
2017 $4,208 $40,591 $3,089 $37,502
2016 $3,671 $34,279 $2,648 $31,631
2015 -- $30,528 $2,277 $28,251
2014 -- $43,497 $2,093 $41,404
2013 -- $41,896 $2,063 $39,833
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11231053

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-21-426-062