**Multiple Offers Received. Highest & Best Due By 12 Noon On Monday, March 16th. ** Ready to be impressed? Step inside this charming four square that has been renovated and restyled from top to bottom located in Aurora's prestigious Boulevard District. Located just 1.5 miles to the Metra with express trains to the city in 46 minutes and all that Downtown Aurora has to offer. Set on a deep 50x198 lot, you will love the big backyard that has plenty of room for a pool and a large garden. Upon entering, you will find an amazing screened in front porch, a great space for sipping your coffee in the sun of the southern exposure. The entire house is a seamless mix of vintage charm meets modern style. The first floor boasts 9-foot ceilings, a great office, a spacious living room with a new fireplace facade (2022), a formal dining room with coffered ceiling and leaded glass windows, an updated kitchen (2025) with a vintage design and farmhouse sink and an enclosed back porch. Both bathrooms were updated in 2020. Upstairs you will find 4 large bedrooms (1 has a deck overlooking the yard), a spacious hallway and stairs to the unfinished attic with expandable living space. Don't miss the new roof (2023), new fireplace chimney (2024), full exterior of home repainted (2025), stucco repaired (2020), all new electric (2020), new washer (2025), new dryer (2020) and new weights and sashes for the vintage windows (2020). There is no garage but plenty of space to add a 2-3 car garage on the preexisting concrete pad. There is a 4-car driveway in the front of the home. The unfinished basement is ready to be finished! Located just blocks to Lincoln Park dog park, Aurora University and plenty of restaurants and shopping, this home is a MUST SEE! Welcome Home!
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$356,000
659 W Downer Pl, Aurora, IL 60506
4beds
1,837sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1931
9,866.34 Square Feet Lot
$361,700 Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$2,895 Estimated rent
Home value
$361,700
$326,000 - $401,000
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Charming four squareNew fireplace chimneyStucco repairedGreat officeEnclosed back porchSouthern exposureSpacious hallway
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Listing courtesy of:
Samantha Schroeder 708-712-0727,
@properties Christies International Real Estate
Bought with:
James Hard
Century 21 Circle
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12585059
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X4
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Screened porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X6
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,837 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Driveway, Yes, Owned
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Screened
Lot
- Size: 9,866 sqft
- Dimensions: 50X198
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1521180014
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: American 4-Sq.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1931
- Major remodel year: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic-Mechanical, Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Aurora
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2026 | Sold | $356,000+13%$194/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12585059 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2026 | Contingent | $315,000$171/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12585059 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $315,000+57.5%$171/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12585059 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2020 | Sold | $200,000-2.4%$109/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10638887 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2020 | Pending sale | $205,000$112/sqft |
Source: Habloft LLC #10638887 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2020 | Price change | $205,000-8.9%$112/sqft |
Source: Habloft LLC #10638887 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2020 | Price change | $225,000-4.3%$122/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2020 | Price change | $235,000+14.6%$128/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2019 | Price change | $205,000-3.8%$112/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Naperville #10390729 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2019 | Price change | $213,000-1.8%$116/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Naperville #10390729 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2019 | Price change | $217,000-3.6%$118/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Naperville #10390729 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2019 | Listed for sale | $225,000$122/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Naperville #10390729 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2019 | Pending sale | $225,000$122/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Naperville #10390729 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2019 | Price change | $225,000-4.3%$122/sqft |
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| 6/29/2019 | Price change | $235,000-2.1%$128/sqft |
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| 6/9/2019 | Price change | $240,000+4.3%$131/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Naperville #10390729 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2019 | Price change | $230,000-4.2%$125/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Naperville #10390729 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2019 | Price change | $240,000-5.9%$131/sqft |
Source: John Constance Real Estate #10334896 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2019 | Price change | $255,000-1.9%$139/sqft |
Source: Veronicas Realty #10171292 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2019 | Price change | $260,000+1.6%$142/sqft |
Source: Veronicas Realty #10171292 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2018 | Price change | $255,900-1.6%$139/sqft |
Source: John Constance Real Estate #10111034 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2018 | Price change | $260,000-7.1%$142/sqft |
Source: John Constance Real Estate #10111034 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2018 | Price change | $280,000-1.8%$152/sqft |
Source: John Constance Real Estate #10111034 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2018 | Listed for sale | $285,000+103.6%$155/sqft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data #10111034 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2018 | Sold | $140,000-15.2%$76/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2018 | Pending sale | $165,000+31%$90/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Excels #09928871 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2012 | Sold | $126,000$69/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,156 +9.2% | $98,378 +16.4% |
| 2023 | $6,551 +12.8% | $84,484 +18% |
| 2022 | $5,807 +4.8% | $71,606 +7.4% |
| 2021 | $5,543 -21.1% | $66,666 -11.2% |
| 2020 | $7,029 +3.3% | $75,086 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $6,803 +9.2% | $69,569 +1.7% |
| 2018 | $6,231 +8.2% | $68,420 +10.4% |
| 2017 | $5,759 -2.3% | $61,961 +11.7% |
| 2016 | $5,893 | $55,474 +10.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $50,140 +25.2% |
| 2014 | -- | $40,036 -3.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $41,341 -27.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $57,021 -3.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $59,342 -6.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $63,334 -5.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $66,871 -10.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $74,407 +3% |
| 2007 | -- | $72,209 +6.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $67,726 +7.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $62,972 +6.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $59,007 +7.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $55,008 +8.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $50,835 +8.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $46,823 +6.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $43,928 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Boulevard District
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Greenman Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Washington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 4/10West Aurora High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Greenman Elementary School
- Middle: Washington Middle School
- High: West Aurora High School
- District: 129
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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- Kane County
- Aurora
- 60506
- Boulevard District
- 659 W Downer Pl
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