Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/25/2026
Listed
$169,900
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Property Description
Investors! Rehabbers! Absolute diamond in the rough on Aurora's historic west side! Double wide lot for double the pleasure outdoors! The home has thick baseboards, hardwood floors and charm galore! The main floor has a living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms, full bath and cute little back and side porches. Upstairs are 2 more spacious bedrooms. The full basement has a 3/4 bath, laundry area, and two flex use rooms, besides generous storage area.This home has exceptional potential for someone with vision! Fully fenced yard with large storage shed. Close to downtown Aurora and Aurora University area! Don't miss the opportunity of a lifetime. Being sold "as is" and home and property will not be cleaned out prior to closing.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 523 N Highland Ave
General
- Price: $169,900
- Taxes: $3,700 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12600089
- Updated: 3/25/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Partially
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: Interstate Access
Parking
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Concrete, Off-Street, Driveway, Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: Aurora / Eola
- County: Kane
- Township: Aurora
- Driving Directions: From Lake St (Rte 31), go west on Illinois Ave, then left on Highland Ave. From Randall Rd, go east on Illinois Ave, then right on Highland. Home is on east side of Highland between Plum and Illinois.
School Information
- School District: 129
- Elem School District: 129
- Midd School District: 129
- High School District: 129
- Elementary School: Greenman 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: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Const.: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,224
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1920
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Dog Kennel, Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
- Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 14814
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1920
- Tax Amount: $3,700.88
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1516452020
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Schools
Schools serving 523 N Highland Ave
School District:Aurora West Unit School District 129
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Greenman Elementary School 729 West Galena Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60506 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Washington Middle School, Aurora, IL 231 South Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL 60506 | 6-8 | 2.1 mi |
West Aurora High School 1201 West New York Street, Aurora, IL 60506 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 523 N Highland Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 523 N Highland Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,071
9%
$54,781
12%
2023
$2,822
-7%
$48,947
10%
2022
$3,024
8%
$44,659
7%
2021
$2,794
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$41,578
8%
2021
$2,794
15%
$38,619
8%
2019
$2,423
56%
$35,782
37%
2017
$1,556
34%
$26,117
19%
2016
$1,163
36%
$21,945
18%
2015
$858
-55%
$18,547
-39%
2018
$1,922
171%
$30,248
78%
2014
$710
-46%
$17,023
-24%
2013
$1,305
—
$22,415
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523 N Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506 (MLS# 12600089) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 523 N Highland Avenue is currently listed for $169,900 and was received on March 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 523 N Highland Avenue? 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.