557 Howard Ave Aurora, IL 60506
Blackhawk NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,141/month
Highlights
- Property is near park
- Full Attic
- Double Pane Windows
- Ranch Style House
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- 2-minute walk to McCleery Park
About This Home
Cute 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.
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
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 | $2,559 | $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 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/05/2026 04/05/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/02/2026 04/02/26 | For Sale | $175,000 | -- | $325 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $112,917 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $39,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12587157
APN: 15-16-357-004
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