Seller's Agent in 2025
Michael Rychtanek
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(847) 489-4390
1 in this area
41 Total Sales
71 S Chestnut St Aurora, IL 60506
Near West Galena Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,571
Sq Ft
8,276
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of June 2025Move in condition. Charming Victorian on a quiet, tree lined brick paved street. Large eat-in kitchen for great entertaining/family gatherings. Enclosed heated sun room/porch adds to living space. Hardwood floors/trim molding, pocket doors, high ceilings adds uniqueness. Great yard with perennial flower garden, shed, garage, paver brick patio. Many new updates. Not short sale can close quickly.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Russ Lenich
Baird & Warner Listed on: 10/05/2012
Property Details
Home Type
- Other
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,420
Parking
- Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Frame Construction
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
Interior Spaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Schools
- Greenman Elementary School
- West Aurora High School
Utilities
- Central Air
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 28, 2025
Closed on
Jun 18, 2025
Sold by
Finley Lily E
Bought by
Sgt Group Llc - Chestnut
Seller's Agent
Michael Rychtanek
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
David Mishel
Compass
List Price
$249,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.4%
Views
64
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.00%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 9, 2016
Closed on
Aug 26, 2016
Sold by
Phillip R Pontanini
Bought by
Finley Lily
Seller's Agent
Tara Kunkel
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Ron Donavon
Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva
List Price
$149,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-2.68%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.34%
Original Mortgage
$137,750
Interest Rate
3.43%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 5, 2012
Closed on
Dec 11, 2012
Sold by
Kaiser Eric M and Kaiser Sarah E
Bought by
Pontanini Phillip R
Seller's Agent
Russ Lenich
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Tara Kunkel
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
List Price
$144,900
Sold Price
$143,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-1.31%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.38%
Original Mortgage
$140,409
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 20, 2003
Sold by
Glynn David S and Carter Beverly A
Bought by
Kaiser Eric M and Kaiser Sarah E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,750
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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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 | $250,000 | Premier Title | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $143,000 | Baird & Warner Title Service | |
| Warranty Deed | $165,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Comp |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $137,750 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | -- | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $137,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $140,409 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $156,750 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $136,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2025 06/24/25 | Sold | $250,000 | +0.4% | $159 / Sq Ft |
| 05/29/2025 05/29/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/28/2025 05/28/25 | For Sale | $249,000 | +71.7% | $158 / Sq Ft |
| 08/17/2016 08/17/16 | Sold | $145,000 | -2.7% | $92 / Sq Ft |
| 07/07/2016 07/07/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/09/2016 04/09/16 | For Sale | $149,000 | +4.2% | $95 / Sq Ft |
| 12/12/2012 12/12/12 | Sold | $143,000 | -1.3% | $91 / Sq Ft |
| 10/22/2012 10/22/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/05/2012 10/05/12 | For Sale | $144,900 | -- | $92 / 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 | $4,420 | $63,447 | $7,117 | $56,330 |
| 2023 | $4,196 | $56,690 | $6,359 | $50,331 |
| 2022 | $4,073 | $51,724 | $5,802 | $45,922 |
| 2021 | $3,877 | $48,156 | $5,402 | $42,754 |
| 2020 | $3,651 | $44,730 | $5,018 | $39,712 |
| 2019 | $3,490 | $41,443 | $4,649 | $36,794 |
| 2018 | $2,800 | $33,849 | $4,300 | $29,549 |
| 2017 | $2,494 | $30,053 | $3,962 | $26,091 |
| 2016 | $2,233 | $26,856 | $3,396 | $23,460 |
| 2015 | -- | $28,007 | $2,920 | $25,087 |
| 2014 | -- | $25,807 | $2,684 | $23,123 |
| 2013 | -- | $26,350 | $2,565 | $23,785 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
David Mishel
Compass
(773) 936-2714
1 in this area
154 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2016
Tara Kunkel
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
(815) 482-0847
145 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Ron Donavon
Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva
(630) 740-5093
3 in this area
205 Total Sales
-
R
Seller's Agent in 2012
Russ Lenich
Baird & Warner
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: MRD08174063
APN: 15-21-426-016
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