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Aurora,IL 60506
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,440 sqft
Price per Sqft $222
MLS Listing ID 12448934
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1922
Annual Tax Amount $4,778
Tax Year 2024
Lot Dimensions 75x100
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Don't miss the most charming cottage in the sought after AU area! Just one lot off the beautiful West Downer Place boulevard, this rare gem is on the market after almost half a century of loving care by the same owner. Step through the enchanting, one-of-a-kind French front doors and be WOWED! This carefully-maintained 3-bedroom, one and a half bath beauty has all newer no maintenance exterior, original interior trim and doors, gorgeous oak built-in dining room cabinet, refinished wood floors, new first floor bath with large walk-in shower, and updated kitchen with new farmhouse sink and granite counter. Adding on to the living space is a HUGE finished basement with wood ceiling and separate laundry room. Delight in the backyard paradise with professionally landscaped perennial plantings that bring changing blooms from spring to fall. Large patio with new concrete driveway. The detached one car garage has room for expansion. A darling small shed mimics the look of the main house and can serve as extra storage or a playhouse. Located in the Boulevard District, this well-kept dream home is just blocks from Freeman Elementary, West Aurora High School, Holy Angels Grade School and Aurora University. Walk or bike to beautiful downtown Aurora that brings thousands to Paramount Theatre, RiverEdge Park, family-friendly First Fridays, and festivals featuring the arts and live music. Minutes to Metra and I-88, shopping, medical, FVPD Gilman Trail, and more. The seller will leave all appliances and the home is move-in ready with freshly-painted rooms.
Location
State IL
County Kane
Area Aurora / Eola
Rooms
Basement Partially Finished,Full
Interior
Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features,Historic/Period Mlwk,Open Floorplan,Granite Counters
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s),Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Equipment Ceiling Fan(s),Water Heater-Gas
Fireplace N
Appliance Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup,Sink
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Community Features Park,Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Building Description Frame, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories 1.5 Story
Structure Type Frame
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Freeman Elementary School
Middle Schools Washington Middle School
High Schools West Aurora High School
School District 129 ,129, 129
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None