NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $338,621 - $350,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,568 Sq Ft
$219/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 20, 2024

Last sale price $318,000 $203 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,067/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Central Air
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Senior Tax Exemptions

About This Home

As of September 2024

If you are hoping to find Charm, Character and Sturdy Construction, you have found THE ONE at 847 Garfield Avenue on Aurora's West Side. This home will THRILL you! Absolutely BRIMMING with all of the wonderful attributes of a good old American Four Square. Large rooms, hardwood floors, wood trim, leaded and stained glass windows. The spacious, yet cozy living room features a fireplace and a bank of windows overlooking the front yard. The dining room is located just off the kitchen and is big enough to entertain a large group. The kitchen is absolutely lovely and features abundant cabinets, and all the appliances will stay with the home! There is a lovely back porch just off the kitchen that overlooks the beautiful backyard. Upstairs find three bedrooms and a full bath. The closets are actually large for a home of this era. There are hardwood floors under the carpeting in the bedrooms. There is a walk up attic. Just imagine the possibilities here! The basement is unfinished and features plenty of room for storage and also the laundry area. There is a functioning toilet and shower. Add some walls and subway tile and a sink and you've got a second bath! The backyard is a lovely place to sit with a cup of coffee on the deck. So many lovely mature trees and perennials around to enjoy. The Aurora University Area is one of the most beautiful places in this wonderful town. Beautiful homes, friendly people, mature trees and an easy commute to everywhere. Welcome Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Brothers

Keller Williams Innovate - Aurora License #475125832 Listed on: 07/25/2024

Keller Williams Innovate - Aurora

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Prokopiak

Redfin Corporation License #475191298

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,907

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 8,233

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,568 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Schools

  • Greenman Elementary School
  • Jefferson Middle School
  • West Aurora High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Lot Dimensions are 48x171

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,907

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

8,233 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 1568
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Greenman Elementary School
  • High School: West Aurora High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Jefferson Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 48X171
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3906.58
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2024
Closed on
Sep 10, 2024
Sold by
Stephen M Bauer Trust and Cynthia A Bauer Trust
Bought by
Gaul Samantha and Ewert Collin David
Seller's Agent
Kathy Brothers
Keller Williams Innovate - Aurora
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Prokopiak
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$318,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-2.15%
Views
269
Current Estimated Value
$343,905

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,905
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.71%
Original Mortgage
$254,400
Outstanding Balance
$251,626
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$92,279

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2017
Sold by
Bauer Stephen M and Bauer Cynthia A
Bought by
Bauer Stephen M and Bauer Cynthia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2015
Sold by
Bauer Stephen M and Bauer Cynthia A
Bought by
Bauer Stephen M and Bauer Cynthia A
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gaul Samantha -- Old Republic Title
Bauer Stephen M -- None Available
Bauer Stephen M -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gaul Samantha $254,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/20/2024 09/20/24 Sold $318,000 -2.2% $203 / Sq Ft
08/12/2024 08/12/24 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2024 07/25/24 For Sale $325,000 -- $207 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $3,611 $94,322 $13,400 $80,922
2023 $3,907 $84,276 $11,973 $72,303
2022 $4,480 $76,894 $10,924 $65,970
2021 $4,624 $71,589 $10,170 $61,419
2020 $4,738 $66,495 $9,446 $57,049
2019 $4,949 $61,609 $8,752 $52,857
2018 $4,795 $59,035 $8,095 $50,940
2017 $4,400 $55,370 $7,459 $47,911
2016 $3,833 $48,468 $6,394 $42,074
2015 -- $43,801 $5,498 $38,303
2014 -- $41,483 $5,053 $36,430
2013 -- $40,658 $4,828 $35,830
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12120776

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 15-21-156-013

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