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Property Description
East Aurora bargain-build instant sweat equity! This affordable home offers 3 generously sized bedrooms, a spacious living room, and a huge eat-in kitchen. Features include a 2-car tandem garage and a large, partially fenced backyard-perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Major mechanicals have been updated, with the furnace, central air, and roof replaced within the last 5 years, and a water heater installed in 2019. The home needs TLC and is ready for your personal touch, including a new kitchen, windows, and flooring. Some bathroom updates have already been completed. Conveniently located just minutes from I-88, Metra, shopping, and schools. Sold AS-IS. Preferred financing: Conventional, Rehab loan, or Cash. Schedule your showing today-won't last!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1149 Lafayette St
General
- Price: $198,000
- Taxes: $393 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12560797
- Updated: 2/14/2026
- Added to Site: 22 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: None
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Concrete, Tandem, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Location
- Area: Aurora / Eola
- County: Kane
- Township: Aurora
- Driving Directions: Montgomery rd to Douglas N to Sherman E to Lafayette S to home
School Information
- School District: 131
- Elem School District: 131
- Midd School District: 131
- High School District: 131
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,000
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1955
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 60 x 132
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1955
- Tax Amount: $393
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1534152020
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Schools
Schools serving 1149 Lafayette St
School District:Aurora East Unit School District 131
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Rose E Krug Elementary School 240 Melrose Avenue, Aurora, IL 60505 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
K D Waldo Middle School 56 Jackson Street, Aurora, IL 60505 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
East High School, Aurora, IL 500 Tomcat Lane, Aurora, IL 60505 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1149 Lafayette St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/03/2026
Listed
$198,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1149 Lafayette St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$393
-8%
$56,053
12%
2023
$428
-47%
$50,083
15%
2022
$815
-6%
$43,618
7%
2021
$866
—
$40,609
8%
2021
$866
-59%
$37,720
8%
2019
$2,110
100%
$34,949
23%
2017
$1,053
-7%
$28,351
10%
2016
$1,129
-9%
$25,714
13%
2015
$1,234
26%
$22,814
-29%
2018
$977
-27%
$32,125
48%
2014
$1,345
-17%
$21,733
-13%
2013
$1,616
—
$24,854
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 1149 Lafayette St
1149 Lafayette Street, Aurora, IL 60505 (MLS# 12560797) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1149 Lafayette Street is currently listed for $198,000 and was received on February 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 1149 Lafayette Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Aurora? You can browse all Aurora real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

