12 S Fordham Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506 - Photo 1

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$320,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,440 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Don't miss the most charming cottage in the sought after AU area! Just one lot off the beautiful West Downer Place boulevard, this rare gem is on the market after almost half a century of loving care by the same owner. Step through the enchanting, one-of-a-kind French front doors and be WOWED! This carefully-maintained 3-bedroom, one and a half bath beauty has all newer no maintenance exterior, original interior trim and doors, gorgeous oak built-in dining room cabinet, refinished wood floors, new first floor bath with large walk-in shower, and updated kitchen with new farmhouse sink and granite counter. Adding on to the living space is a HUGE finished basement with wood ceiling and separate laundry room. Delight in the backyard paradise with professionally landscaped perennial plantings that bring changing blooms from spring to fall. Large patio with new concrete driveway. The detached one car garage has room for expansion. A darling small shed mimics the look of the main house and can serve as extra storage or a playhouse. Located in the Boulevard District, this well-kept dream home is just blocks from Freeman Elementary, West Aurora High School, Holy Angels Grade School and Aurora University. Walk or bike to beautiful downtown Aurora that brings thousands to Paramount Theatre, RiverEdge Park, family-friendly First Fridays, and festivals featuring the arts and live music. Minutes to Metra and I-88, shopping, medical, FVPD Gilman Trail, and more. The seller will leave all appliances and the home is move-in ready with freshly-painted rooms.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 12 S Fordham Ave

General

Sold For: $320,000
Taxes: $4,778 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12448934
Added to Site: 148 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Aurora / Eola
County: Kane
Driving Directions: I-88 to Rt 31, south to Galena Blvd, west to Fordham, then south, or I-88 to Orchard Rd., south to Galena Blvd, east to Fordham, south to home.

School Information

School District: 129
Midd School District: 129
Elementary School: Freeman Elementary School
Middle School: Washington Middle School
High School: West Aurora High School
Private School: West Aurora High School

Community

Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

Water: Public

Structural Information

Construction: Frame
Exterior Const.: Frame
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
Roof: Asphalt
Windows: Window Treatments, Blinds
Doors: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 1,440
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1922
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 75 x 100

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1922
Tax Amount: $4,778.54
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 1520279023

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Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

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Schools

Schools serving 12 S Fordham Ave

School District:Aurora West Unit School District 129

Name	Grades	Distance
Freeman Elementary School 153 South Randall Road, Aurora, IL 60506	K-5	0.5 mi
Washington Middle School, Aurora, IL 231 South Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL 60506	6-8	1.4 mi
West Aurora High School 1201 West New York Street, Aurora, IL 60506	9-12	0.2 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 12 S Fordham Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/20/2025

Sold

$320,000

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MLS

8/15/2025

Listed

$320,000

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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.

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