Welcome to Melrose Avenue - a hidden gem right here in Aurora! This 3 bedroom ranch home is ready for new owners. The home has been freshly painted and cleaned up - ready for quick move-in! Your kitchen has all your appliances and space for your table. THE ENTIRE MAIN LEVEL HAS ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORS under current carpet! And just wait until you see the FINISHED BASEMENT that is the same size of the main level! Tons of storage, great layout, 2 car garage and.... WAIT... the backyard is fully fenced, oversized and offers additional greenspace behind the home! Located just a block from schools and surrounded by similar homes, the potential to make this your next home is endless! Private showings are allowed this weekend. Come have a look before it's GONE!
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$284,000
281 Melrose Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
3beds
1,386sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
0.29 Acres Lot
$300,700 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$2,055 Estimated rent
Home value
$300,700
$271,000 - $334,000
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Finished basementOriginal hardwood floorsTons of storage
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Listed by:
Amie Weber 630-770-4598,
john greene, Realtor
Bought with:
Aimee Corbett
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12316455
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X19
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 552 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X23
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,386 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 178X71X178X71
Details
- Parcel number: 1533279005
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Aurora
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $200,667
- Annual tax amount: $859
- Date on market: 3/20/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2025 | Sold | $284,000+1.4%$205/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12316455 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2025 | Contingent | $280,000$202/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12316455 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $280,000$202/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12316455 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,119 +262.9% | $66,889 +11.9% |
| 2023 | $859 -29.2% | $59,765 +9.6% |
| 2022 | $1,213 -6% | $54,530 +7.4% |
| 2021 | $1,291 -2.9% | $50,768 +7.7% |
| 2020 | $1,329 -6.7% | $47,156 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $1,424 -4.1% | $43,692 -1% |
| 2018 | $1,486 -43.3% | $44,151 +10.1% |
| 2017 | $2,621 -22.8% | $40,092 +15% |
| 2016 | $3,398 | $34,861 +15.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $30,234 +4.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $28,851 -10.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $32,312 -7.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $34,921 -13.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $40,381 -6% |
| 2010 | -- | $42,962 -11.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $48,528 -8.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $53,058 -5.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $55,925 +13.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $49,267 +7.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $45,808 +6.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $42,923 +7.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $40,014 +8.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $36,978 +8.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $34,059 +6.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $31,954 |
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Neighborhood: 60505
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Rose E Krug Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10K D Waldo Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: 131
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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