NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 S Commonwealth Ave Aurora, IL 60506

Blackhawk Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $272,473 - $292,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,404 Sq Ft
$203/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 23, 2018

Last sale price $196,000 $140 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,051/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Detached Garage
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Home Office
  • Enclosed patio or porch

About This Home

As of May 2018

Check out this updated 3 Bedroom! New carpet throughout the home, as well as stainless steel appliances and a walk-in pantry in the kitchen. Plenty of natural light throughout the home, with the living room featuring a large bay window and a wood burning stove! The property includes a 2-car garage and a large deck with plenty of shade. His/her closets in the master bedroom!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Reinhart

Weichert,Realtors-FirstChicago Listed on: 04/06/2018

Co-Listed By

Richard Slovy

Weichert, REALTORS - First Chicago License #475155230

Last Buyer's Agent

Clariza Favela-Varney

Compass License #475140867

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,467

Year Built

  • 1924

Lot Details

  • 8,712

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Home Office
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Corner Lot
  • Property is near a bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,467

Year Built

1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Rehab Year: 0000
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1924
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1924

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Wood Laminate Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 14X18, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Blinds
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning Stove
  • Attic: Interior Stair, Unfinished
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet, Windows: Curtains/Drapes
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate, Windows: Blinds
  • Additional Rooms: Office, Enclosed Porch
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X20, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 9X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 6X12, On Level: Main Level
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X15, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 9X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1404

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 129
  • Junior High Dist: 129

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 87X100
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Parcel Identification Number: 1520277005

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3956.80

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2018
Closed on
Apr 20, 2018
Sold by
English Colleen E and Jones Colleen E
Bought by
Gonzalez Virdiana
Seller's Agent
Chris Reinhart
Weichert,Realtors-FirstChicago
Buyer's Agent
Clariza Favela-Varney
Compass
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$196,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-1.95%
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$284,868

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$88,868
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.28%
Original Mortgage
$181,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2008
Sold by
Starke Robert E and Starke Phyllis A
Bought by
Jones Colleen E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,309
Interest Rate
5.53%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2004
Sold by
Starke Phyllis A
Bought by
Starke Robert E and Starke Phyllis A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1997
Sold by
Stepelton Phyllis A and Starke Phyllis
Bought by
Starke Phyllis A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gonzalez Virdiana $196,000 First American Title
Jones Colleen E $206,500 Pntn
Starke Robert E -- --
Starke Phyllis A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gonzalez Viridiana $179,000
Previous Owner Gonzalez Virdiana $181,000
Previous Owner English Colleen Erin $189,593
Previous Owner Jones Colleen E $206,395
Previous Owner Jones Colleen E $206,358
Previous Owner Jones Colleen E $203,309
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/23/2018 05/23/18 Sold $196,000 -2.0% $140 / Sq Ft
04/09/2018 04/09/18 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2018 04/06/18 For Sale $199,900 -- $142 / 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 $5,467 $71,829 $9,233 $62,596
2022 $5,270 $65,537 $8,424 $57,113
2021 $5,026 $61,016 $7,843 $53,173
2020 $4,744 $56,675 $7,285 $49,390
2019 $5,104 $58,201 $6,750 $51,451
2018 $4,586 $51,935 $6,244 $45,691
2017 $4,370 $48,460 $5,753 $42,707
2016 $3,957 $43,246 $4,931 $38,315
2015 -- $38,098 $4,240 $33,858
2014 -- $35,503 $3,897 $31,606
2013 -- $41,307 $3,920 $37,387
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09907151

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-20-277-005