71 S Chestnut St Aurora, IL 60506
Near West Galena Neighborhood
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,571
Sq Ft
--
Built
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Formal Dining Room
- Living Room
- Workshop
- Patio
- Laundry Room
About This Home
As of June 2025Charming Victorian Home on a Quiet, Tree-Lined Street. Step into timeless elegance with this beautifully maintained Victorian style home believed to have been built in 1897. Freshly painted on the outside and inside. Located on a peaceful, brick-paved street, the home features a spacious, eat-in kitchen, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. A cozy, enclosed and heated sunroom/porch adds extra living space. The home features classic hardwood floors, original trim/moldings, high ceilings, and vintage pocket doors that showcase its unique craftsmanship along with both baths completely updated. Updated electrical fixtures and ceiling fans throughout the home. Great yard for entertaining, plus a shed, garage, paver brick patio. This is more than a home - it's a piece of history waiting for you to make it your own. Close to downtown and train. A must see!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475128220 Listed on: 05/28/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,420
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 166
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,571 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Workshop
- Utility Room with Study Area
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Unfinished Attic
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
Schools
- Greenman Elementary School
- Jefferson Middle School
- West Aurora High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
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
10.60%
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
Similar Homes in Aurora, IL
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
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
-
Michael Rychtanek
Seller's Agent in 2025
Michael Rychtanek
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(847) 489-4390
1 in this area
40 Total Sales
-
David Mishel
Buyer's Agent in 2025
David Mishel
Compass
(773) 936-2714
1 in this area
154 Total Sales
-
Tara Kunkel
Seller's Agent in 2016
Tara Kunkel
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
(815) 482-0847
141 Total Sales
-
Ron Donavon
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Ron Donavon
Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva
(630) 740-5093
3 in this area
199 Total Sales
-
R
Seller's Agent in 2012
Russ Lenich
Baird & Warner
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12375896
APN: 15-21-426-016
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. § 512 (the “DMCA”) provides recourse for copyright owners who believe that material appearing on the Internet infringes their rights under U.S. copyright law. If you believe in good faith that any content or material made available in connection with our website or services infringes your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice requesting that the content or material be removed, or access to it blocked.
Notices must be sent in writing by email to DMCAnotice@MLSGrid.com.
The DMCA requires that your notice of alleged copyright infringement include the following information:
(1) description of the copyrighted work that is the subject of claimed infringement;
(2) description of the alleged infringing content and information sufficient to permit us to locate the content;
(3) contact information for you, including your address, telephone number and email address;
(4) a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the content in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent, or by the operation of any law;
(5) a statement by you, signed under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you have the authority to enforce the copyrights that are claimed to be infringed; and
(6) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf. Failure to include all of the above information may result in the delay of the processing of your complaint.
Nearby Homes
- 450 W Downer Place Unit C
- 523 W Downer Place
- 65 S May St
- 214 Gale St
- 557 Garfield Ave
- 208 Blackhawk St
- 558 W Downer Place
- 932 W New York St
- 523 Spruce St
- 544 Charles St
- 518 W Park Ave
- 519 N View St
- 468 Wilder St
- 605 Iowa Ave
- 255 Plum St
- 831 W Galena Blvd
- 215 S Lincoln Ave
- 168 S Lincoln Ave
- 424 Rosewood Ave
- 572 Middle Ave