Christopher Hochstedt
Exit Real Estate Partners
(708) 905-8037
83 Total Sales
1 in Blackhawk
$225,000 Price
557 Howard Ave Aurora, IL 60506
Blackhawk Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
539
Sq Ft
5,580
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Property is near park
- Full Attic
- Double Pane Windows
- Ranch Style House
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Living Room
About This Home
As of May 2026Cute west side home boasts loads of updates with inviting front porch and white picket fence. Newer kitchen w/white cabinets & stainless steel appliances. Updated bathroom w/custom tile shower. Good sized bedrooms both w/closets. Updated flooring & fixtures throughout. Interior freshly painted. Full basement w/exterior access. Newer roof. Rear porch overlooks large, fenced yard. Blocks to elementary, middle & high schools. Quick close available! Great location, convenient to shopping, dining, entertainment & highways.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,559
Year Built
- Built in 1946 | Remodeled in 2017
Lot Details
- 5,580 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 40x132
- Fenced
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Block Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 539 Sq Ft Home
- Ceiling Fan
- Double Pane Windows
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Full Attic
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Flooring
- Laminate
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 1 Full Bathroom
- No Tub in Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Parking Available
- Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
Location
- Property is near park
Schools
- Mccleery Elementary School
- Jefferson Middle School
- West Aurora High School
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 100 Amp Service
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 2, 2026
Closed on
Apr 30, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kevin Dahm
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Jorge Escudero
Eden Properties Real Estate Gr
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
14.29%
Views
188
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-20.90%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Outstanding Balance
$159,743
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$29,757
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 3, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,917
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 10, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 9, 2010
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 2, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$14,000
Interest Rate
6.68%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 25, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Blackhawk, IL
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Christopher Hochstedt
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Annamarie Moise
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-
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-
Carolyn Alzueta
Carolyn Alzueta
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Kim Kleronomos
Kim Kleronomos
john greene, Realtor
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30 Total Sales
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Terry Anderson
Terry Anderson
john greene, Realtor
(630) 703-0387
130 Total Sales
2 in Blackhawk
$196K - $285K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $200,000 | Ice Mortgage Technology Inc | |
| Warranty Deed | $115,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $37,000 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Ticor Title Insurance Compan | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $160,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $109,094 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $112,917 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $14,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $39,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $10,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2026 05/11/26 | Sold | $200,000 | +14.3% | $371 / Sq Ft |
| 04/05/2026 04/05/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/02/2026 04/02/26 | For Sale | $175,000 | -- | $325 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,043 | $48,976 | $6,069 | $42,907 |
| 2024 | $3,043 | $40,314 | $5,548 | $34,766 |
| 2023 | $2,400 | $36,020 | $4,957 | $31,063 |
| 2022 | $2,378 | $32,865 | $4,523 | $28,342 |
| 2021 | $2,247 | $30,598 | $4,211 | $26,387 |
| 2020 | $2,099 | $28,421 | $3,911 | $24,510 |
| 2019 | $1,841 | $24,827 | $3,624 | $21,203 |
| 2018 | $2,124 | $21,276 | $3,352 | $17,924 |
| 2017 | $1,249 | $18,135 | $3,089 | $15,046 |
| 2016 | $1,046 | $15,846 | $2,648 | $13,198 |
| 2015 | -- | $14,065 | $2,277 | $11,788 |
| 2014 | -- | $13,431 | $2,093 | $11,338 |
| 2013 | -- | $14,303 | $2,063 | $12,240 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kevin Dahm
Seller's Agent in 2026
Kevin Dahm
Baird Warner
(815) 280-9233
1 in this area
125 Total Sales
-
Jorge Escudero
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Jorge Escudero
Eden Properties Real Estate Gr
(331) 425-3560
2 in this area
60 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12587157
APN: 15-16-357-004
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