Seller's Agent in 2026
Samantha Schroeder
@ Properties
(708) 712-0727
1 in this area
93 Total Sales
659 W Downer Place Aurora, IL 60506
Blackhawk NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $336,051
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,837
Sq Ft
$183/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Property is near park
- Wood Flooring
- Screened Porch
- American Four Square Architecture
- High Ceiling
- Community Pool
About This Home
As of April 2026**Multiple Offers Received. Highest & Best Due By 12 Noon On Monday, March 16th. ** Ready to be impressed? Step inside this charming four square that has been renovated and restyled from top to bottom located in Aurora's prestigious Boulevard District. Located just 1.5 miles to the Metra with express trains to the city in 46 minutes and all that Downtown Aurora has to offer. Set on a deep 50x198 lot, you will love the big backyard that has plenty of room for a pool and a large garden. Upon entering, you will find an amazing screened in front porch, a great space for sipping your coffee in the sun of the southern exposure. The entire house is a seamless mix of vintage charm meets modern style. The first floor boasts 9-foot ceilings, a great office, a spacious living room with a new fireplace facade (2022), a formal dining room with coffered ceiling and leaded glass windows, an updated kitchen (2025) with a vintage design and farmhouse sink and an enclosed back porch. Both bathrooms were updated in 2020. Upstairs you will find 4 large bedrooms (1 has a deck overlooking the yard), a spacious hallway and stairs to the unfinished attic with expandable living space. Don't miss the new roof (2023), new fireplace chimney (2024), full exterior of home repainted (2025), stucco repaired (2020), all new electric (2020), new washer (2025), new dryer (2020) and new weights and sashes for the vintage windows (2020). There is no garage but plenty of space to add a 2-3 car garage on the preexisting concrete pad. There is a 4-car driveway in the front of the home. The unfinished basement is ready to be finished! Located just blocks to Lincoln Park dog park, Aurora University and plenty of restaurants and shopping, this home is a MUST SEE! Welcome Home!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate License #475140619 Listed on: 03/11/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,156
Year Built
- Built in 1931 | Remodeled in 2018
Lot Details
- 9,866 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x198
Home Design
- American Four Square Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,837 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Historic or Period Millwork
- Coffered Ceiling
- High Ceiling
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Screened Porch
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Farmhouse Sink
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 4 Parking Spaces
- Parking Available
- Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Screened Patio
- Shed
Location
- Property is near park
Schools
- Greenman Elementary School
- Washington Middle School
- West Aurora High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Mechanical Septic System
Community Details
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 11, 2026
Closed on
Apr 13, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Samantha Schroeder
@properties Christie?s International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
James Hard
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$356,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
13.02%
Views
137
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
-$19,949
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-20.60%
Original Mortgage
$302,600
Outstanding Balance
$302,039
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$34,012
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 16, 2020
Closed on
Mar 24, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Melissa McInnis
Habloft LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Grant
john greene, Realtor
List Price
$205,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.44%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.98%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 26, 2018
Closed on
Jun 26, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kathy Brothers
Keller Williams Innovate - Aurora
Buyer's Agent
Jo Letwaitis
John Constance Real Estate
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-20%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.50%
Original Mortgage
$172,250
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 2, 2012
Closed on
Nov 28, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jane Perez
Century 21 Circle - Aurora
Buyer's Agent
Shauna Wiet
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$126,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-13.1%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.89%
Original Mortgage
$123,717
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 14, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 16, 2011
Sold by
Bought by
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $356,000 | Proper Title | ||
| $200,000 | Chicago Title | ||
| $140,000 | First American Title | ||
| $126,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Comp | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $302,600 | ||
| Previous Owner | $190,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $172,250 | ||
| Previous Owner | $123,717 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2026 04/15/26 | Sold | $356,000 | +13.0% | $194 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/16/2026 03/16/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/11/2026 03/11/26 | For Sale | $315,000 | +57.5% | $171 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/24/2020 03/24/20 | Sold | $200,000 | -2.4% | $110 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/24/2020 02/24/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/16/2020 02/16/20 | For Sale | $205,000 | +46.4% | $113 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/17/2018 07/17/18 | Sold | $140,000 | -15.2% | $77 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/31/2018 05/31/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/18/2018 05/18/18 | Price Changed | $165,000 | -5.7% | $91 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/26/2018 04/26/18 | For Sale | $175,000 | +38.9% | $96 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/28/2012 11/28/12 | Sold | $126,000 | -9.9% | $70 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/02/2012 10/02/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/11/2012 09/11/12 | Price Changed | $139,900 | -3.5% | $78 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/02/2012 08/02/12 | For Sale | $145,000 | -- | $81 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,399 | $98,378 | $16,375 | $82,003 |
| 2023 | $6,551 | $84,484 | $14,631 | $69,853 |
| 2022 | $5,807 | $71,606 | $13,349 | $58,257 |
| 2021 | $5,543 | $66,666 | $12,428 | $54,238 |
| 2020 | $7,029 | $75,086 | $11,544 | $63,542 |
| 2019 | $6,803 | $69,569 | $10,696 | $58,873 |
| 2018 | $6,241 | $68,420 | $9,894 | $58,526 |
| 2017 | $5,759 | $61,961 | $9,116 | $52,845 |
| 2016 | $5,256 | $55,474 | $7,814 | $47,660 |
| 2015 | -- | $50,140 | $6,719 | $43,421 |
| 2014 | -- | $40,036 | $6,175 | $33,861 |
| 2013 | -- | $41,341 | $5,901 | $35,440 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Samantha Schroeder
-
James Hard
Buyer's Agent in 2026
James Hard
Century 21 Circle
(630) 369-2000
4 in this area
81 Total Sales
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2020
Melissa McInnis
Habloft LLC
-
Carmen Chucrala
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Carmen Chucrala
Habloft LLC
(773) 392-6272
58 Total Sales
-
Kimberly Grant
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Kimberly Grant
john greene Realtor
(630) 251-4244
283 Total Sales
-
Kathy Brothers
Seller's Agent in 2018
Kathy Brothers
Keller Williams Innovate - Aurora
(630) 201-4664
13 in this area
423 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12585059
APN: 15-21-180-014
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