523 Spruce St Aurora, IL 60506
Near West Galena NeighborhoodEstimated payment $2,429/month
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- Home Office
- Laundry Room
- Mud Room
- Living Room
- Central Air
About This Home
4 Bed | 3 Bath | Remodeled Basement | Spacious & Welcoming Looking for your next place to call home? Discover this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom corner lot home located in the heart of Aurora's vibrant Fox Valley River area. This spacious, inviting property offers the perfect blend of comfort, updates, and community. Inside, enjoy a generous floor plan, including a mud room, an open formal living and dining room, additional areas on the main level and in the basement for a den, office or storage space, a private primary en suite with a walk-in closet, a beautifully updated kitchen, and a fully remodeled basement (2024)-ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The home has high ceilings, plenty of windows that permeate the natural sunlight, a private deck, and a garage. Outside, you're just minutes from downtown Aurora, the Hollywood Casino, top-rated schools, restaurants, and public transit, with easy access to parks, trails, and the scenic Fox Valley River. Whether you're biking, walking, or gathering with neighbors, this safe and peaceful community is the perfect place to grow, thrive, and call home. "A quiet, neighborly vibe with everything you need close by."
Listing Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475189295 Listed on: 05/19/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,254
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 68x101
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Interior Spaces
- 2,360 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $6,547 | $90,681 | $9,790 | $80,891 |
| 2023 | $6,255 | $81,023 | $8,747 | $72,276 |
| 2022 | $6,013 | $73,926 | $7,981 | $65,945 |
| 2021 | $5,740 | $68,826 | $7,430 | $61,396 |
| 2020 | $5,423 | $63,929 | $6,901 | $57,028 |
| 2019 | $5,205 | $59,232 | $6,394 | $52,838 |
| 2018 | $4,770 | $53,781 | $5,914 | $47,867 |
| 2017 | $4,097 | $45,806 | $5,449 | $40,357 |
| 2016 | $3,848 | $42,218 | $4,671 | $37,547 |
| 2015 | -- | $37,894 | $4,017 | $33,877 |
| 2014 | -- | $33,861 | $3,692 | $30,169 |
| 2013 | -- | $35,832 | $3,714 | $32,118 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2025 08/04/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/29/2025 07/29/25 | Price Changed | $350,000 | -2.8% | $148 / Sq Ft |
| 07/22/2025 07/22/25 | Price Changed | $360,000 | -2.7% | $153 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2025 07/01/25 | Price Changed | $370,000 | -2.6% | $157 / Sq Ft |
| 05/19/2025 05/19/25 | For Sale | $380,000 | +146.0% | $161 / Sq Ft |
| 08/15/2014 08/15/14 | Sold | $154,500 | -6.3% | $66 / Sq Ft |
| 06/25/2014 06/25/14 | For Sale | $164,900 | 0.0% | $70 / Sq Ft |
| 06/24/2014 06/24/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/01/2014 05/01/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/25/2014 03/25/14 | Price Changed | $164,900 | -2.9% | $70 / Sq Ft |
| 03/05/2014 03/05/14 | Price Changed | $169,900 | -2.3% | $72 / Sq Ft |
| 02/14/2014 02/14/14 | For Sale | $173,900 | +26.0% | $74 / Sq Ft |
| 04/26/2012 04/26/12 | Sold | $138,000 | -4.8% | $59 / Sq Ft |
| 04/04/2012 04/04/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/14/2012 03/14/12 | Price Changed | $144,900 | -3.4% | $62 / Sq Ft |
| 02/17/2012 02/17/12 | For Sale | $150,000 | -- | $64 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $178,000 | Citywide Title Corp | |
| Deed | $154,500 | First American Title | |
| Deed | $138,000 | Baird & Warner Title Service | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $47,000 | Atg | |
| Sheriffs Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $154,500 | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $185,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $147,000 | Law Title Insurance Co Inc |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $7,601 | FHA | |
| Open | $31,517 | FHA | |
| Open | $174,579 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $123,600 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $154,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $172,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $147,920 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $145,500 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $144,688 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $144,688 | FHA | |
| Closed | $36,980 | No Value Available |
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