OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING! Great chance for buyers, rehabbers or investors willing to put some sweat equity into a home with amazing potential! All brick home on Downer Place in the heart of West Aurora on a rare approx 1/2 acre lot features beautiful original architectural details, charm & character. Welcoming front porch. Amazing woodwork includes extensive trim, hardwood floors, built-ins & mouldings. Wonderful space with larger rooms. Kitchen with island, granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Off the foyer is a large living room with built-ins, fireplace & crown moulding. The dining room features crown moulding, wood panel moulding, beamed ceiling detail, beautiful built-ins, stained glass detail & hardwood flooring. French doors in the dining room lead to the wonderful heated sun room. 1st floor den/office with built-in bookcase is located just off the foyer & has access to the back hallway. 1st floor powder room. 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor, as well as the recently updated full bath. All bedrooms feature hardwood flooring. Several bedrooms have walk-in closets. 2nd floor hallway features hardwood flooring, walk-in closet & built-in cabinetry. Also in the 2nd floor hallway is access to the walk-up attic. Unfinished basement with storage room & 1/2 bath (stool: not counted in bathroom count). Water softener is rented. Newer concrete driveway leads to the 3 car garage with newer garage roof. Newer deck. Additional recent improvements: New Dryer 2025, New Furnace 2025, Soffits & Gutters 2024, New Water Heater 2018, New Washer 2017. Ideal location ~ close to schools including Aurora University, Lincoln Park, local elementary schools, local high schools, shopping, dining, Paramount Theatre, Metra & tollway. The property needs work ~ bring your ideas & make this your own. Sold AS-IS.
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$340,000
931 W Downer Pl, Aurora, IL 60506
3beds
2,275sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1909
0.45 Acres Lot
$352,000 Zestimate®
$149/sqft
$2,668 Estimated rent
Home value
$352,000
$317,000 - $391,000
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All brick homeCharm and characterBeautiful original architectural detailsBeamed ceiling detailCrown mouldingWonderful heated sun roomNewer garage roof
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Listing courtesy of:
Martha Dorfler, CSC 630-306-1230,
RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles
Bought with:
Richard Baskall
Crosstown Realtors, Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12519307
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Granite Counters), Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X17
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener Rented, Humidifier
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,275 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Concrete, Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 194.5
Details
- Parcel number: 1521153015
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Rented, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Aurora
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $340,000-2.8%$149/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12519307 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Contingent | $349,900$154/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12519307 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $349,900$154/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12519307 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2025 | Contingent | $349,900$154/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12486301 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $349,900+59%$154/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12486301 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2001 | Sold | $220,000+81.3%$97/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/1997 | Sold | $121,333$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,518 +4.2% | $140,842 +11.9% |
| 2023 | $10,094 +4.8% | $125,842 +9.6% |
| 2022 | $9,633 +4.5% | $114,820 +7.4% |
| 2021 | $9,218 +26.3% | $106,899 +27.3% |
| 2020 | $7,299 +4% | $83,965 +7.9% |
| 2019 | $7,020 -16.7% | $77,796 -13.9% |
| 2018 | $8,426 +7.7% | $90,406 +10.2% |
| 2017 | $7,822 +0.7% | $82,004 +12.1% |
| 2016 | $7,768 | $73,124 +11.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $65,803 +7.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $61,347 -7.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $66,449 -11.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $75,334 +3.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $72,910 -7% |
| 2010 | -- | $78,437 -20.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $98,972 -10.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $110,125 +2.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $107,154 +6.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $100,501 +7.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $93,446 +6.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $87,562 +7.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $81,627 +8.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $75,434 +8.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $69,479 +6.6% |
| 2000 | -- | $65,184 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Boulevard District
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Greenman Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Washington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10West Aurora High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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
- 931 W Downer Pl
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