523 Downer Place, Aurora, Illinois 60506


$400,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 2,640
Cost/Sqft: $161
Beds: 4
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1906
Property Taxes: $9,212
Days On Market: 145
Lot Size: 0,24
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Description

Interested in owning a piece of Aurora history? This stunning craftsman style beauty may be just what you've been looking for! The one-of-a-kind south facing front porch has a vaulted wood ceiling and plenty of room for you to sit and enjoy the warm weather! The formal entry has a restored tile floor, wainscot, and 2 extra wide entry doors. The living room boasts a beamed ceiling, crown molding, hardwood floors, and a beautiful fireplace with adjacent built-in bookcase. There is a wood cased opening that leads into the dining room with gorgeous built-in hutch, hardwood floors, curved wall with bow window, crown molding, wainscot, and an atrium door that leads to the enclosed porch with matching vaulted wood ceiling to front porch, and views of the yard! You will love the vintage eat-in kitchen with cream-colored cabinets and all appliances included. Main floor powder room with vintage sink. Just off the front staircase is a flex space that could be an office or sitting space for relaxing, and it offers wainscot and arched openings. There is a 2nd staircase off the kitchen. The primary bedroom has twin closets, hardwood floors, and ceiling fan/light. There are 3 more bedrooms with generous closet space. The 2nd floor linen closet has built-ins and access to the walk-up attic. The full bath has a stunning claw foot tub and custom vintage sink. The full basement offers plenty of storage and laundry area. Two car detached garage. There is a nice size yard and large patio for entertaining outdoors! The exceptional location just blocks from downtown Aurora and Aurora University. You need to see this one!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1906
No
0.24
Kane
0 / Not Applicable
12457057
1521259012

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Greenman Elementary School
129
Middle School
Washington Middle School
129 Not in DB
High School
West Aurora High School
129 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
19 Nov, 2025 Sold $400,000 MRED MLS
10 Oct, 2025 Under contract $425,000 MRED MLS
29 Aug, 2025 Listed for sale $425,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2
66 X 157
Interior Stair
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2025 $9,212

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