NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 S Commonwealth Ave Aurora, IL 60506

Blackhawk Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $267,000 - $294,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,108 Sq Ft
$257/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 04, 2016

Last sale price $175,000 $158 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,115/month

284 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fenced Yard
  • Bungalow
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Detached Garage
  • Property is near a bus stop
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of October 2016

Totally rehabbed. New kitchen has cherry 41" cabinets w/crown molding, granite tops, SS appliances. All baths remodeled. Hardwood throughout the 1st floor. Finished basement with full bath. Huge master bedroom. THIS IS NOT A SHORT SALE OR FORECLOSURE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Adelizzi

Associates Realty License #475159478 Listed on: 10/08/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Becky VanderVeen

Realty Executives Premier Illinois License #475127447

Realty Executives Premier Illinois

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,227

Year Built

  • 1926

Lot Details

  • 6,011

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fenced Yard
  • Property is near a bus stop

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,227

Year Built

1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Style Of House: Bungalow
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Estimated Year Built: 1926
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1926

Interior Features

  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 20X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: Basement
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 42X12, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Other, Dimensions: 13X11, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: Main Level
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1108
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 16X16, On Level: Basement, Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 129
  • Elementary School: FREEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: WEST AURORA HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 129

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 60X100
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 1520278002

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3747.84

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2015
Closed on
Sep 7, 2016
Sold by
Kmm Investments Llp
Bought by
Vazquez Richard
Seller's Agent
Susan Adelizzi
Associates Realty
Buyer's Agent
Becky VanderVeen
Realty Executives Premier Illinois
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$175,000
Total Days on Market
284
Current Estimated Value
$285,083

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$110,083
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.79%
Original Mortgage
$171,830
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2015
Sold by
Ocwen Loan Servicing Llc and Dea Sarah O
Bought by
Kmm Investments Llp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2005
Sold by
Dodson Michael S and Dodson Krysten
Bought by
Odea William J and Odea Sarah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$31,500
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2002
Sold by
Munos Shawn M
Bought by
Dodson Michael S and Dodson Krysten

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
7.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 1997
Sold by
Elliott Michael L and Bavolek Jennifer L
Bought by
Munos Shawn M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,037
Interest Rate
7.73%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vazquez Richard $175,000 First American Title
Kmm Investments Llp $112,500 None Available
Odea William J $210,000 First American Title
Dodson Michael S $160,000 First American Title Co
Munos Shawn M $114,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Vazquez Richard $171,830
Previous Owner Odea William J $160,000
Previous Owner Odea Sarah $31,500
Previous Owner Odea William J $168,000
Previous Owner Dodson Michael S $155,700
Previous Owner Dodson Michael S $152,000
Previous Owner Munos Shawn M $14,500
Previous Owner Munos Shawn M $14,500
Previous Owner Munos Shawn M $116,000
Previous Owner Munos Shawn M $113,037
Previous Owner Munos Shawn M $116,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/04/2016 10/04/16 Sold $175,000 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft
09/09/2016 09/09/16 For Sale $175,000 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft
07/18/2016 07/18/16 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2016 07/08/16 For Sale $175,000 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft
04/02/2016 04/02/16 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2016 03/18/16 For Sale $175,000 0.0% $158 / Sq Ft
03/02/2016 03/02/16 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2016 02/18/16 Price Changed $175,000 -5.9% $158 / Sq Ft
01/08/2016 01/08/16 Price Changed $186,000 -0.3% $168 / Sq Ft
11/09/2015 11/09/15 Price Changed $186,500 -1.8% $168 / Sq Ft
10/08/2015 10/08/15 For Sale $190,000 -- $171 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2023 $6,227 $80,695 $7,262 $73,433
2022 $5,986 $73,627 $6,626 $67,001
2021 $5,715 $68,548 $6,169 $62,379
2020 $5,399 $63,671 $5,730 $57,941
2019 $5,075 $57,896 $5,309 $52,587
2018 $4,071 $46,780 $4,911 $41,869
2017 $3,876 $43,660 $4,525 $39,135
2016 $4,308 $40,548 $3,879 $36,669
2015 -- $38,980 $3,336 $35,644
2014 -- $36,339 $3,066 $33,273
2013 -- $34,889 $3,084 $31,805
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09059357

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-20-278-002