Aurora, IL 60506 523 W Downer Place
$440,000



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Presented By: Pilmer Real Estate, Inc
Home Details
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 that's coming! 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 before it's gone!
Presented By: Pilmer Real Estate, Inc
Interior Features for 523 W Downer Place
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Possible4
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
Half Baths1
Total Baths2
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAssessor
BasementBath/Stubbed, Storage Space, Full
Fireplace FeaturesWood Burning
FlooringHardwood
Interior AmenitiesBuilt-in Features, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room
Total Fireplaces1
Other Rooms
Room TypeDen, Enclosed Porch
General for 523 W Downer Place
AppliancesDouble Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Cooktop, Oven, Humidifier
Architectural StyleAmerican 4-Sq.
Assoc Fee Paid PerNot Applicable
Association Fee IncludesNone
CityAurora
Community FeaturesPark, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Construction MaterialsStucco
CoolingCentral Air
CountyKane
DirectionsNE Corner of West Downer Place and South May Street.
ElectricCircuit Breakers
Elementary SchoolGreenman Elementary School
Elementary School District129
Full Baths1
Garage Spaces2
HOA Fee$
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
High SchoolWest Aurora High School
High School District129
MLS AreaAurora / Eola
Middle/Junior High SchoolWashington Middle School
Middle/Junior School District129
ModificationTimestamp2025-04-29T08:01:07.101Z
New ConstructionNo
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionClosing
Property TypeResidential
Property TypeDetached Single
RoofAsphalt
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Tax Annual Amount8824.44
Tax Year2023
Total Rooms8
TownshipAurora
Virtual TourClick here
Year Built1906
Exterior for 523 W Downer Place
Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
Lot Dimensions66 X 157
Lot FeaturesCorner Lot, Landscaped, Level
Lot Size Acres0.24
Other EquipmentTV Antenna, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
Parking FeaturesConcrete, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Total Parking2
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
High School
West Aurora High School
Middle School
Washington Middle School
Elementary School
Greenman Elementary School
