Sold1023d on marketHistoric · 97 yrs
842 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL, 60506 • Boulevard District • Kane County
$175,000
$150/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,164Sqft
0.22 acLot
1929Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1929 · 97 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Living Room
1-Car Garage
Concrete · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 1023 days ago · 23 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
23 views
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1023 days on market
Established listing
$150/sqft
Price per square foot
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Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1929 · Historic
Step back in time in this adorable 1920s bungalow with vintage character and charm. The clean and bright kitchen has a large amount of cooking space and storage. An open and airy floor plan and an abundance of oversized windows provide ample amounts of natural light. Host a cookout in the sizable private backyard and enjoy the landscaping with spring and fall blooms. This home is just steps from downtown Aurora, Stolp Island, and the highly coveted Aurora University neighborhood. Solid brick ranch home features an arched front door, two sets of French doors, original hardwood floors, vintage light fixtures, built-ins throughout, and a beautiful brick wood-burning fireplace. There is a functioning toilet in the unfinished basement which is true of the times and is waiting for you to customize. Recent updates include a new roof in 2022 and new sewer lines in 2021.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights solid brick ranch home, original hardwood floors, and built-ins throughout as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,144/month
Principal & Interest$910
Property Tax$175
Insurance$58
Down payment20% ($35,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.77% rate · 30yr fixed · $140,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1929
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot9,748 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1929
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Fireplaces1
Lot9,748 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodBoulevard District
Annual tax$4,553
Parcel1521154003
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Concrete
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Community
Park
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Security
Security System
Other Equipment
Sump Pump
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Main9×12 ft108 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom2
Main9×11 ft99 sqft
Bedroom3
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market1023
Est. value$277,400
Est. rent$1,741/mo
Tax rate2.15%
Price/sqft$150
On marketJun 5, 2023
PostedJun 5, 2023
Last sold$175,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedJun 21, 2023
Tour days6
Views23
How are the schools in Aurora?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Aurora, IL, 60506
Price history
11 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 21, 2023Sold$175,000$150MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 5, 2023Pending Sale$175,000$150MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 5, 2023Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 1, 2023Listed For Sale$175,000$150MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 16, 2015Listing Removed$148,000$127Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - St Charles
Sep 13, 2015Price Change$148,000$127Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - St Charles
Jul 2, 2015Listed For Sale$149,900$129Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - St Charles
Jun 16, 2015Pending Sale$149,900$129Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - St Charles
Jun 13, 2015Listed For Sale$149,900$129Coldwell Banker Residential
Jun 29, 2005Sold$158,000$136Public Record
Jan 9, 2004Sold$149,500$128Public Record
Sold$175,000
Jun 21, 2023•$150/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$175,000
Jun 5, 2023•$150/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Jun 5, 2023•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$175,000
Jun 1, 2023•$150/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$148,000
Nov 16, 2015•$127/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - St Charles
Price Change$148,000
Sep 13, 2015•$127/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - St Charles
Listed For Sale$149,900
Jul 2, 2015•$129/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - St Charles
Pending Sale$149,900
Jun 16, 2015•$129/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - St Charles
Listed For Sale$149,900
Jun 13, 2015•$129/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential
Sold$158,000
Jun 29, 2005•$136/sqft•Public Record
Sold$149,500
Jan 9, 2004•$128/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$4,946$70,459
Apr 10, 2023$4,707$62,955
Apr 10, 2022$4,553$57,440
Apr 10, 2021$4,338$53,478
Apr 10, 2020$4,089$49,673
Apr 10, 2019$4,123$48,161
Apr 10, 2018$3,884$44,902
Apr 10, 2017$3,508$40,083
Apr 10, 2016$4,034$37,978
Apr 10, 2015—$36,015
Apr 10, 2014—$34,417
Apr 10, 2013—$33,784
Apr 10, 2012—$39,746
Apr 10, 2011—$43,323
Apr 10, 2010—$44,169
Apr 10, 2009—$48,769
Apr 10, 2008—$54,265
Apr 10, 2007—$62,958
Apr 10, 2006—$59,049
Apr 10, 2005—$54,904
Apr 10, 2004—$51,447
Apr 10, 2003—$47,961
Apr 10, 2002—$44,322
Apr 10, 2001—$40,823
Apr 10, 2000—$38,299
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Local context around this listing
Aurora, IL • Kane County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
60502605036050460505605066050760519605556056860569
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