850 W Galena Blvd Aurora, IL 60506
Blackhawk NeighborhoodEstimated payment $2,014/month
Highlights
- Very Popular Property
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Corner Lot
- Wood Flooring
- Victorian Architecture
- Mud Room
About This Home
Charming Victorian in the sought-after Aurora University area. Features 10' ceilings, hardwood floors, leaded glass windows, and lots of details, including a pocket door and original woodwork. Large bedrooms with walk-in closets (rare for this age home), enclosed front porch, back mudroom, and full basement. Recent updates include 2024 water heater, 2024 forest green 6" gutters with extenders, refinished living room floor, new main level bath fan, new plumbing under the kitchen sink, and shower. The roof is newer. Nice-sized yard with perennials, a side drive, and patio.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,998
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x148
- Corner Lot
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,989 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Screened Porch
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Steam
- 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 | $4,998 | $71,118 | $9,158 | $61,960 |
| 2023 | $5,443 | $63,544 | $8,183 | $55,361 |
| 2022 | $5,132 | $57,978 | $7,466 | $50,512 |
| 2021 | $4,932 | $53,978 | $6,951 | $47,027 |
| 2020 | $4,694 | $50,137 | $6,456 | $43,681 |
| 2019 | $5,141 | $52,570 | $5,982 | $46,588 |
| 2018 | $4,896 | $49,039 | $5,533 | $43,506 |
| 2017 | $4,736 | $46,018 | $5,098 | $40,920 |
| 2016 | $4,426 | $41,663 | $4,370 | $37,293 |
| 2015 | -- | $36,472 | $3,758 | $32,714 |
| 2014 | -- | $34,917 | $3,454 | $31,463 |
| 2013 | -- | $34,316 | $3,301 | $31,015 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2025 09/10/25 | For Sale | $300,000 | +12.4% | $151 / Sq Ft |
| 10/09/2023 10/09/23 | Sold | $267,000 | +3.1% | $134 / Sq Ft |
| 08/04/2023 08/04/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/18/2023 07/18/23 | Price Changed | $259,000 | -0.3% | $130 / Sq Ft |
| 06/23/2023 06/23/23 | For Sale | $259,900 | +51.1% | $131 / Sq Ft |
| 05/08/2019 05/08/19 | Sold | $172,000 | -0.3% | $86 / Sq Ft |
| 04/05/2019 04/05/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/28/2018 09/28/18 | For Sale | $172,500 | -- | $87 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $267,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Compan | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $172,000 | Attorneys Ttl Guaranty Fund | |
| Warranty Deed | $122,500 | Law Title Insurance Co Inc |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $6,000 | No Value Available | |
| Open | $253,650 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $166,750 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $98,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12468316
APN: 15-21-154-001
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