523 W Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60506
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Connections
Listed by:linda pilmer
Office:pilmer real estate, inc
MLS#:12457057
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$425,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$160.98
About this home
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!
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Home facts
- Year built:1906
- Listing ID #:12457057
- Added:46 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 15, 2025 at 02:28 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:1
- Half bathrooms:1
- Living area:2,640 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1906
- Building area:2,640 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.24 Acres
Schools
- High school:West Aurora High School
- Middle school:Washington Middle School
- Elementary school:Greenman Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$425,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$160.98
- Tax amount:$9,212 (2024)
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