Seller's Agent in 2025
Krystal Williams
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(708) 548-6382
1 in this area
69 Total Sales
523 Spruce St Aurora, IL 60506
Near West Galena Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,360
Sq Ft
1910
Built
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- Home Office
- Living Room
- Mud Room
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Laundry Room
About This Home
As of September 20254 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."
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@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 Detached Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- 2,360 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Finished Basement
- 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
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 19, 2025
Closed on
Sep 25, 2025
Sold by
Lopez Laura and Rosas-Lopez Erika L
Bought by
Castro Graciela Rivadeneisa
Seller's Agent
Krystal Williams
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Edgar R. Guerrero
REMAX Legends
List Price
$380,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-9.21%
Views
152
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,309
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.15%
Original Mortgage
$333,485
Outstanding Balance
$333,485
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$10,206
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 24, 2017
Sold by
Panos Nancy and Panos Joannis
Bought by
Lopez Laura and Lopez Erika L Rosas
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,579
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 14, 2014
Closed on
Aug 15, 2014
Sold by
Laporte David
Bought by
Panos Nancy and Panos Joannis
Seller's Agent
Ruthie McPhee-Grib
Realty One Group Heartland
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Panos
V.I.P. Realty Group, Inc.
List Price
$164,900
Sold Price
$154,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,400
-6.31%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.23%
Original Mortgage
$123,600
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 17, 2012
Closed on
Apr 26, 2012
Sold by
Kure Construction Inc
Bought by
Sullivan Patrick and Patrick Sullivan Trust
Seller's Agent
Margaret Placko
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Jacqueline Franklin
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$138,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-8%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.03%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 15, 2011
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Kure Construction Inc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 7, 2011
Sold by
Mejia Marino
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 5, 2007
Sold by
Fremont Investment & Loan
Bought by
Mejia Marino
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,500
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 7, 2006
Sold by
Kelly Shaquetta L
Bought by
Fremont Investment & Loan
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 26, 2003
Sold by
Krehmeier Thomas A
Bought by
Kelly Shaquetta L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,920
Interest Rate
7.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 31, 2001
Sold by
Breitenfield Julie and Breitenfield Roger
Bought by
Krehmeier Thomas A and Fuentes Margaret
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,688
Interest Rate
7.23%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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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 | $345,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| 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 |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $333,485 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $174,579 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $123,600 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $154,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $147,920 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $144,688 | FHA | |
| Closed | $36,980 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 09/26/25 | Sold | $345,000 | -1.4% | $146 / Sq Ft | |
| 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 | View Prior Sale |
| 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 | View Prior Sale |
| 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 |
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 | $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 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Krystal Williams
-
Edgar R. Guerrero
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Edgar R. Guerrero
RE/MAX
(312) 465-9778
1 in this area
142 Total Sales
-
Ruthie McPhee-Grib
Seller's Agent in 2014
Ruthie McPhee-Grib
Realty One Group Heartland
(773) 370-3320
28 Total Sales
-
N
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Nancy Panos
V.I.P. Realty Group, Inc.
-
Margaret Placko
Seller's Agent in 2012
Margaret Placko
Baird Warner
(630) 542-6682
93 Total Sales
-
J
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Jacqueline Franklin
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12368953
APN: 15-21-209-011
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