Opportunity is knocking! If you are looking for a chance to live in a GRAND home that has PLENTY of space, you have found it in 549 S Lincoln Avenue in Aurora! Absolutely BRIMMING with character and charm and old world style. Notice first the L shaped wrap around enclosed porch. Big enough to host a gathering right there! The enormous front room has original hardwood floors, 10 foot ceilings and natural wood beams and plenty of windows overlooking the porch. There is a woodburning fireplace in this great room. The kitchen has tall cabinets and stainless steel countertops. The staircase to the second floor is dramatic, with it's turned banister. The craftsmanship of a bygone era is evident throughout this home. The second floor is unique for a home of its time, featuring a primary suite with it's own private full bathroom! The additional bedrooms are served by a full bath, and all of the bedrooms have an amazing amount of closet space. The attic on the upper level is partially finished and features a 5th bedroom, a playroom or bonus room and attic space for storage. The basement is unfinished and adds to the storage space. The laundry and another half bath is located in the basement. The coach house in back makes a wonderful spacious garage and the second floor adds to the storage space. Yes, this home needs updating, but the bones are strong and beautiful. Located in a fantastic part of Aurora, near schools, the new gorgeous Bardwell Residences, shops and so much more. Invest a little sweat equity and make this your Home!
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$300,000
549 S Lincoln Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
5beds
3,638sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1902
10,230 Square Feet Lot
$411,400 Zestimate®
$82/sqft
$3,637 Estimated rent
Home value
$411,400
$378,000 - $448,000
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Listed by:
Kathy Brothers, ABR 630-201-4664,
Keller Williams Innovate - Aurora
Bought with:
Martha Bernal
OnPath Realty Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12136853
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Office, Attic, Bonus Room, Heated Sun Room, Enclosed Porch
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X20
Bonus room
- Level: Third
- Area: 408 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X17
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 864 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32X27
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 207 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X9
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X18
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,638 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 10,230 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 X 155
Details
- Parcel number: 1528281020
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Aurora
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $82/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $256,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,520
- Date on market: 8/13/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2024 | Sold | $300,000+0%$82/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12136853 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2024 | Contingent | $299,900$82/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12136853 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2024 | Price change | $299,900-6.3%$82/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12136853 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $320,000$88/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12136853 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,771 +5.6% | $85,600 +11.9% |
| 2023 | $4,520 +1.2% | $76,483 +9.6% |
| 2022 | $4,466 +2.5% | $69,784 +7.4% |
| 2021 | $4,357 +6.2% | $64,970 +7.7% |
| 2020 | $4,104 +3.7% | $60,348 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $3,958 +0.3% | $55,914 +2.9% |
| 2018 | $3,944 +3% | $54,318 +8.5% |
| 2017 | $3,829 -18.6% | $50,045 +11.9% |
| 2016 | $4,706 | $44,728 +15.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $38,728 +8.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $35,743 -12.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $40,692 -7.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $44,076 -23% |
| 2011 | -- | $57,229 -11.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $64,849 -3.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $66,981 -5.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $70,669 +12.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $62,571 +6.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $58,686 +7.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $54,567 +6.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $51,131 +7.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $47,666 +10.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $42,963 +8.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $39,572 +6.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $37,126 |
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Neighborhood: Tomcat
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10C M Bardwell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10K D Waldo Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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