NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 N Commonwealth Ave Aurora, IL 60506

Blackhawk Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $283,000 - $302,158

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,556 Sq Ft
$187/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 13, 2021

Last sale price $212,500 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,159/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Storm Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
  • Attached Garage
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Senior Tax Exemptions

About This Home

As of December 2021

Appreciate the unique features of this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home from the front porch to the cathedral ceiling through the first and second floors. The first floor features the living, dining and kitchen. The kitchen has been updated with a Corian counter and has sliding glass door out to the screened porch. Upstairs the cathedral ceilings continue in all three bedrooms. The Primary Suite includes a wall of closets, ensuite and a wall of windows opening to a balcony! The lower level consists of a fourth bedroom/office as well as the laundry room, half bathroom and entrance to the deep one car garage. Additional hangout space in the basement with a finished Rec Room as well as a storage area. The private fenced yard with mature trees is a great sanctuary complete with a shed and deck.

Last Listed By

Christy Alwin

Redfin Corporation License #471005185 Listed on: 09/29/2021

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,411

Year Built

  • 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.3

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Split Level with Sub

Interior Spaces

  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Storm Windows

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,411

Year Built

1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Property Sub Type: Split Level w/ Sub
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Directions: From I-88 exit south onto IL-31. Turn right onto Galena Blvd. Turn right onto N Commonwealth Ave.
  • Lot Size: 13939
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1955

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1556
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Door Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Dining Room Type: No additional rooms

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck, Porch, Porch Screened, Screened Deck
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar,Concrete
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Service - 60 Amp
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mccleery Elementary School
  • High School: West Aurora High School
  • Junior High Dist: 129
  • Middle Or Junior School: Jefferson Middle School

Lot Info

  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Additional Parcels: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5089.72
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2021
Closed on
Dec 10, 2021
Sold by
Armstrong Michael R and Armstrong Marce L
Bought by
Wynn Osvaldo Hernandez
Seller's Agent
Christy Alwin
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Pedro Malca
Buenavista Properties Corporation
Sold Price
$212,500
Total Days on Market
42
Current Estimated Value
$290,290

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$77,790
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.62%
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Outstanding Balance
$195,139
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$87,757

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wynn Osvaldo Hernandez $212,500 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wynn Osvaldo Hernandez $210,000
Previous Owner Armstrong Michael $188,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/13/2021 12/13/21 Sold $212,500 0.0% $137 / Sq Ft
11/11/2021 11/11/21 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2021 11/06/21 For Sale -- -- --
11/01/2021 11/01/21 Off Market $212,500 -- --
10/26/2021 10/26/21 For Sale -- -- --
10/20/2021 10/20/21 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2021 09/29/21 For Sale $224,900 -- $145 / 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 $6,411 $82,847 $13,994 $68,853
2022 $6,160 $75,590 $12,768 $62,822
2021 $5,425 $70,375 $11,887 $58,488
2020 $5,090 $65,368 $11,041 $54,327
2019 $5,459 $66,823 $10,230 $56,593
2018 $4,864 $59,721 $9,463 $50,258
2017 $4,600 $55,696 $8,719 $46,977
2016 $4,103 $49,619 $7,474 $42,145
2015 -- $43,670 $6,427 $37,243
2014 -- $41,727 $5,907 $35,820
2013 -- $53,279 $5,942 $47,337
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11209269

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-20-234-007