NOT LISTED FOR SALE

553 Hammer Ln North Aurora, IL 60542

Estimated Value: $478,635 - $542,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,727 Sq Ft
$184/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 08, 2013

Last sale price $302,000 $111 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,478/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Home Office
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of October 2013

Gorgeous custom home shows like a model. Packed with designer features including hardwood floors on entire 1st floor, plantation shutters, crown molding & more. Gourmet kitchen with granite, maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Also features a first-floor office and huge, double-height family room with dramatic brick fireplace. Four large bedrooms inc a spacious master suite with luxury bath. Spotless!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Rogers

Century 21 Circle - Aurora License #475122000 Listed on: 07/17/2013

Century 21 Circle - Aurora

Last Buyer's Agent

Cindy Bowen

REMAX Legends License #471005956

REMAX Legends

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,868

Year Built

  • 2002

Lot Details

  • 10,454

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Rough-In Basement Bathroom

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio
  • East or West Exposure
  • Property is near a bus stop

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,868

Year Built

2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus
  • Age: 11-15 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Colonial
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 2002
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2002

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Humidifier
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished, Bathroom Rough-In
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 9X6, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Island
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room, Office
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 20X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 12X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2727
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 19X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Brick Paver Patio
  • Exposure: W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: 129
  • Elementary School: SCHNEIDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: JEWEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: WEST AURORA HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 129

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 113X111X40X37X30X37X43
  • Parcel Identification Number: 1234255006

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7869

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2014
Sold by
Forstner Isaac J and Song Susanna
Bought by
Forstner Isaac J and Forstner Susanna
Current Estimated Value
$502,409

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2013
Closed on
Oct 4, 2013
Sold by
Collins Brian and Collins Anna E
Bought by
Forstner Isaac J and Song Susanna
Seller's Agent
Eric Rogers
Century 21 Circle - Aurora
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Bowen
REMAX Legends
List Price
$314,900
Sold Price
$302,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-4.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.32%
Original Mortgage
$241,600
Outstanding Balance
$181,544
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$320,865

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2009
Sold by
Shields Andrew C and Shields Nicole
Bought by
Collins Brian and Collins Anna E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$299,475
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2004
Sold by
Poznan Roger E and Poznan Susan R
Bought by
Shields Andrew C and Shields Nicole

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$262,400
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2002
Sold by
Midwest Bank & Trust Company
Bought by
Poznan Roger F and Poznan Susan R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
6.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2001
Sold by
The Krughoff Company
Bought by
Midwest Bank & Trust Company and Trust #96-6-7087
Source: Public Records

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
Forstner Isaac J -- None Available
Forstner Isaac J $302,000 First American Title
Collins Brian $305,000 Atg Title Services
Shields Andrew C $328,000 Fox Title Company
Poznan Roger F $266,500 Ticor Title Insurance Compan
Midwest Bank & Trust Company -- Ticor Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Forstner Isaac J $241,600
Previous Owner Collins Brian $299,475
Previous Owner Shields Andrew C $262,400
Previous Owner Poznan Roger F $65,000
Closed Shields Andrew C $32,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/08/2013 10/08/13 Sold $302,000 -4.1% $111 / Sq Ft
07/23/2013 07/23/13 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2013 07/17/13 For Sale $314,900 -- $115 / 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
2024 $9,868 $139,278 $20,735 $118,543
2023 $9,635 $126,409 $18,819 $107,590
2022 $9,076 $118,139 $17,588 $100,551
2021 $8,829 $112,044 $16,681 $95,363
2020 $8,336 $109,890 $16,360 $93,530
2019 $8,420 $106,000 $15,781 $90,219
2018 $9,240 $109,711 $15,180 $94,531
2017 $9,153 $106,093 $14,679 $91,414
2016 $9,129 $103,002 $14,251 $88,751
2015 -- $100,657 $13,927 $86,730
2014 -- $91,278 $13,489 $77,789
2013 -- $89,497 $13,226 $76,271
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08396368

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-34-255-006