747 Watson St Aurora, IL 60505
Southeast Aurora NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,965/month
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- L-Shaped Dining Room
- Laundry Room
- Wood Flooring
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Central Air
About This Home
MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. ASKING FOR HIGHEST AND BEST BY SUNDAY AT 7PM. A classic home ready for your story to begin. This charming two story home welcomes you from its huge corner lot setting, complete with a sprawling backyard. The inviting front porch creates an instant sense of home, encouraging you to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. Inside, the foyer opens to a stunning living room where the original gleaming hardwood floors and gorgeous woodwork immediately catch your eye. A striking wood burning fireplace with a custom wood surround showcases the space, while a large picture window fills the room with natural light and leads you into the spacious formal dining room, perfect for family gatherings. The updated kitchen offers an abundance of 42" cabinetry and a modern tiled backsplash. A unique, original to the home pull down table with matching benches adds a special touch, ideal as an eat-in nook or as extra culinary prep space. Upstairs, you'll find three generous sized bedrooms, each with step-in closets, along with a beautifully updated full bath. A cedar closet and stairway access to the large attic provide excellent storage and exciting potential for future expansion. The full unfinished basement is a blank canvas-ideal for a recreation room, hobby workshop, fitness area, or simply additional storage. The possibilities are endless. Outside, the fully fenced, oversized backyard is a rare find. Whether you envision lively gatherings, a dream garden, a play space for kids, or a paradise for your dog to roam freely, this yard delivers the space you've been searching for. Just 10 minutes from Phillips Park, Aurora's crown jewel, you'll enjoy easy access to its free zoo, scenic walking and biking trails, and beautiful Mastodon Lake for fishing and kayaking. The park also features an 18 hole golf course, a family aquatic center, a notable skate park, and stunning formal gardens. Conveniently located near Aurora's vibrant downtown, with the Metra station, shopping, great restaurants, and entertainment venues. Near neighborhood schools and only 15 minutes to I 88. Recent updates include: interior paint (2025), refinished hardwood floors (2026), new furnace (2025), new water heater (2025), new concrete porch and driveway (2025), AC (2019), appliances (2019), disposal (2019), gutters (2019), and windows (2019). This home is filled with character and warmth, and the location is perfect for your family.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,385
Year Built
- Built in 1927
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 63x132
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,344 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Includes Fireplace Accessories
- Window Screens
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- L-Shaped Dining Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Range with Range Hood
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
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 | $4,207 | $61,369 | $8,016 | $53,353 |
| 2023 | $4,098 | $54,833 | $7,162 | $47,671 |
| 2022 | $3,801 | $50,030 | $6,535 | $43,495 |
| 2021 | $3,760 | $46,578 | $6,084 | $40,494 |
| 2020 | $3,598 | $43,264 | $5,651 | $37,613 |
| 2019 | $3,532 | $40,085 | $5,236 | $34,849 |
| 2018 | $3,543 | $38,906 | $4,843 | $34,063 |
| 2017 | $3,349 | $34,150 | $4,462 | $29,688 |
| 2016 | $2,854 | $33,123 | $3,825 | $29,298 |
| 2015 | -- | $29,687 | $3,289 | $26,398 |
| 2014 | -- | $27,108 | $3,023 | $24,085 |
| 2013 | -- | $28,609 | $3,041 | $25,568 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2026 05/11/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/07/2026 05/07/26 | For Sale | $300,000 | 0.0% | $223 / Sq Ft |
| 11/07/2019 11/07/19 | Rented | $1,450 | 0.0% | -- |
| 10/20/2019 10/20/19 | For Rent | $1,450 | -- | -- |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12632719
APN: 15-27-452-030
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