Sold127d on marketHistoric · 109 yrs
421 Simms St
Aurora, IL, 60505 • 60505 • Kane County
$255,000
$219/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,162Sqft
0.08 acLot
1917Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1917 · 109 years of history
Outdoor Living
Screened
1-Car Garage
Asphalt · Garage Owned · Detached · Owned · Garage
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Listed 127 days ago · 24 views · 1 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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127 days on market
Established listing
$219/sqft
Price per square foot
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ModerateThis home ranks in the top 31% 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 1917 · Historic
Your story starts here! This charming turn-of-the century home features a spacious open floor plan with original woodwork, hardwood floors under new carpeting, beautiful leaded glass windows in the dining room and living room, three bedrooms, two baths and a partially finished full basement. Enclosed front porch is perfect for your morning coffee, enjoying time with friends or just relaxing. Recent upgrades include new furnace, new hot water heater, new sump pump, Perma-Seal basement waterproofing, updated electrical service, new carpeting in living room, dining room, stairs and upper-level foyer, new shower enclosure in basement. Perfect location just minutes to shopping, restaurants, parks and all amenities.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights original woodwork, spacious open floor plan, and two baths as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,590/month
Principal & Interest$1,250
Property Tax$255
Insurance$85
Down payment20% ($51,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $204,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1917
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot3,584 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1917
Stories1
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Full
Lot3,584 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60505
Annual tax$3,308
Parcel1527378024
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Garage Owned
Detached
Owned
Garage
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Screened
Community
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second11×12 ft132 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom2
Second10×11 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second11×11 ft121 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market127
Est. value$260,000
Est. rent$2,405/mo
Tax rate2.15%
Price/sqft$219
On marketAug 26, 2025
PostedAug 26, 2025
Last sold$255,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedDec 6, 2025
Tour days6
Views24
Favorites1
How are the schools in Aurora?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Aurora, IL, 60505
Price history
10 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 3, 2025Sold$255,000$219MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 19, 2025Contingent$274,900$237MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 30, 2025Price Change$274,900$237MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 26, 2025Listed For Sale$279,900$241MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 14, 2020Sold$168,000$145MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 31, 2020Pending Sale$164,900$142Keller Williams Innovate
Aug 26, 2020Price Change$164,900$142Keller Williams Innovate
Aug 8, 2020Listed For Sale$169,900$146Keller Williams Innovate
Aug 4, 2020Pending Sale$169,900$146Keller Williams Innovate
Jul 27, 2020Listed For Sale$169,900$146Keller Williams Innovate
Sold$255,000
Dec 3, 2025•$219/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$274,900
Oct 19, 2025•$237/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$274,900
Sep 30, 2025•$237/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$279,900
Aug 26, 2025•$241/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$168,000
Oct 14, 2020•$145/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$164,900
Aug 31, 2020•$142/sqft•Keller Williams Innovate
Price Change$164,900
Aug 26, 2020•$142/sqft•Keller Williams Innovate
Listed For Sale$169,900
Aug 8, 2020•$146/sqft•Keller Williams Innovate
Pending Sale$169,900
Aug 4, 2020•$146/sqft•Keller Williams Innovate
Listed For Sale$169,900
Jul 27, 2020•$146/sqft•Keller Williams Innovate
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$3,462$58,498
Apr 10, 2023$3,308$52,268
Apr 10, 2022$3,168$47,690
Apr 10, 2021$3,493$49,271
Apr 10, 2020$1,275$45,423
Apr 10, 2019$1,351$42,086
Apr 10, 2018$2,556$39,070
Apr 10, 2017$2,274$34,187
Apr 10, 2016$3,327$31,623
Apr 10, 2015—$28,440
Apr 10, 2014—$26,327
Apr 10, 2013—$27,855
Apr 10, 2012—$32,418
Apr 10, 2011—$44,570
Apr 10, 2010—$50,635
Apr 10, 2009—$42,248
Apr 10, 2008—$44,551
Apr 10, 2007—$43,175
Apr 10, 2006—$40,494
Apr 10, 2005—$37,651
Apr 10, 2004—$35,280
Apr 10, 2003—$32,889
Apr 10, 2002—$29,644
Apr 10, 2001—$27,304
Apr 10, 2000—$25,616
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Aurora, IL • Kane County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
AuroraBartlettCarol StreamDowners GroveElginElmhurstLombardNaperville
Nearby zip codes
60502605036050460505605066050760519605556056860569
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