Sold57d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
850 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL, 60506 • Boulevard District • Kane County
$290,000
$146/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,989Sqft
0.16 acLot
1900Built
Property DNA
Victorian Style
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio · Screened
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
57 days on market
Established listing
$146/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic
Charming Victorian in the sought-after Aurora University area. Features 10' ceilings, hardwood floors, leaded glass windows, and lots of details, including a pocket door and original woodwork. Large bedrooms with walk-in closets (rare for this age home), enclosed front porch, back mudroom, and full basement. Recent updates include 2024 water heater, 2024 forest green 6" gutters with extenders, refinished living room floor, new main level bath fan, new plumbing under the kitchen sink, and shower. The roof is newer. Nice-sized yard with perennials, a side drive, and patio.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights original woodwork, nice-sized yard with perennials, and side drive as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,808/month
Principal & Interest$1,422
Property Tax$290
Insurance$97
Down payment20% ($58,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $232,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1900
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Parking2 Open Parking spaces
Lot6,969 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleVictorian
Year built1900
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionFrame
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Driveway, Yes
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot6,969 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodBoulevard District
Annual tax$4,997
Parcel1521154001
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Walk-In Closet(s)
High Ceilings
Appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Steam
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Driveway
Yes
Construction
Frame
Patio & Porch
Patio
Screened
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Community
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second14×20 ft280 sqft
Bedroom2
Second11×11 ft121 sqft
Bedroom3
Second14×15 ft210 sqft
Bedroom4
Main14×14 ft196 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market57
Est. value$292,100
Est. rent$2,691/mo
Tax rate2.15%
Price/sqft$146
On marketSep 10, 2025
PostedSep 10, 2025
Last sold$290,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedFeb 11, 2026
Tour days6
Views43
How are the schools in Aurora?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Aurora, IL, 60506
Price history
28 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 11, 2026Sold$290,000$146MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 29, 2026Contingent$300,000$151MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 26, 2025Listed For Sale$300,000$151MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 19, 2025Contingent$300,000$151MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 10, 2025Listed For Sale$300,000$151MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 9, 2023Sold$267,000$134MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 5, 2023Contingent$259,000$130MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 18, 2023Price Change$259,000$130MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 23, 2023Listed For Sale$259,900$131MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 1, 2022Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 5, 2022Price Change$254,900$128MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 27, 2022Price Change$259,900$131MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 28, 2022Price Change$264,900$133MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 7, 2022Listed For Sale$269,900$136MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 27, 2022Contingent$269,900$136MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 31, 2022Listed For Sale$269,900$136MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
May 20, 2019Sold$172,000$86Public Record
Apr 5, 2019Pending Sale$172,500$87ERA Naper Realty, Inc.
Sep 28, 2018Price Change$172,500$87ERA Naper Realty, Inc.
Jun 15, 2018Listed For Sale$192,500$97ERA Naper Realty, Inc.
Apr 18, 2014Listing Removed$1,600$1ERA Naper Realty
Feb 5, 2014Listed For Rent$1,600$1ERA Naper Realty
Jan 1, 2014Listing Removed$1,600$1ERA Naper Realty, Inc.
Oct 23, 2013Listed For Rent$1,600$1ERA Naper Realty, Inc.
Jun 29, 2012Listing Removed$1,500$1ERA Naper Realty
Jun 4, 2012Listed For Rent$1,500$1ERA Naper Realty
Jul 18, 2009Listing Removed$1,450$1ERA Naper Realty
Mar 8, 1999Sold$122,500$62Public Record
Sold$290,000
Feb 11, 2026•$146/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$300,000
Jan 29, 2026•$151/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$300,000
Sep 26, 2025•$151/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$300,000
Sep 19, 2025•$151/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$300,000
Sep 10, 2025•$151/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$267,000
Oct 9, 2023•$134/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$259,000
Aug 5, 2023•$130/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$259,000
Jul 18, 2023•$130/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$259,900
Jun 23, 2023•$131/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Dec 1, 2022•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$254,900
Nov 5, 2022•$128/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$259,900
Aug 27, 2022•$131/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$264,900
Jul 28, 2022•$133/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$269,900
Jul 7, 2022•$136/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$269,900
Jun 27, 2022•$136/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$269,900
May 31, 2022•$136/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$172,000
May 20, 2019•$86/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$172,500
Apr 5, 2019•$87/sqft•ERA Naper Realty, Inc.
Price Change$172,500
Sep 28, 2018•$87/sqft•ERA Naper Realty, Inc.
Listed For Sale$192,500
Jun 15, 2018•$97/sqft•ERA Naper Realty, Inc.
Listing Removed$1,600
Apr 18, 2014•$1/sqft•ERA Naper Realty
Listed For Rent$1,600
Feb 5, 2014•$1/sqft•ERA Naper Realty
Listing Removed$1,600
Jan 1, 2014•$1/sqft•ERA Naper Realty, Inc.
Listed For Rent$1,600
Oct 23, 2013•$1/sqft•ERA Naper Realty, Inc.
Listing Removed$1,500
Jun 29, 2012•$1/sqft•ERA Naper Realty
Listed For Rent$1,500
Jun 4, 2012•$1/sqft•ERA Naper Realty
Listing Removed$1,450
Jul 18, 2009•$1/sqft•ERA Naper Realty
Sold$122,500
Mar 8, 1999•$62/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$4,998$71,118
Apr 10, 2023$5,443$63,544
Apr 10, 2022$5,132$57,978
Apr 10, 2021$4,932$53,978
Apr 10, 2020$4,694$50,137
Apr 10, 2019$5,141$52,570
Apr 10, 2018$4,896$49,039
Apr 10, 2017$4,736$46,018
Apr 10, 2016$4,426$41,663
Apr 10, 2015—$36,472
Apr 10, 2014—$34,917
Apr 10, 2013—$34,316
Apr 10, 2012—$41,742
Apr 10, 2011—$43,262
Apr 10, 2010—$54,625
Apr 10, 2009—$55,701
Apr 10, 2008—$61,978
Apr 10, 2007—$60,371
Apr 10, 2006—$56,623
Apr 10, 2005—$52,648
Apr 10, 2004—$49,333
Apr 10, 2003—$45,990
Apr 10, 2002—$42,500
Apr 10, 2001—$39,145
Apr 10, 2000—$36,725
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Aurora, IL • Kane County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby zip codes
60502605036050460505605066050760519605556056860569
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