523 W Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60506 - Photo 1

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$400,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
2,640 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Interested in owning a piece of Aurora history? This stunning craftsman style beauty may be just what you've been looking for! The one-of-a-kind south facing front porch has a vaulted wood ceiling and plenty of room for you to sit and enjoy the warm weather! The formal entry has a restored tile floor, wainscot, and 2 extra wide entry doors. The living room boasts a beamed ceiling, crown molding, hardwood floors, and a beautiful fireplace with adjacent built-in bookcase. There is a wood cased opening that leads into the dining room with gorgeous built-in hutch, hardwood floors, curved wall with bow window, crown molding, wainscot, and an atrium door that leads to the enclosed porch with matching vaulted wood ceiling to front porch, and views of the yard! You will love the vintage eat-in kitchen with cream-colored cabinets and all appliances included. Main floor powder room with vintage sink. Just off the front staircase is a flex space that could be an office or sitting space for relaxing, and it offers wainscot and arched openings. There is a 2nd staircase off the kitchen. The primary bedroom has twin closets, hardwood floors, and ceiling fan/light. There are 3 more bedrooms with generous closet space. The 2nd floor linen closet has built-ins and access to the walk-up attic. The full bath has a stunning claw foot tub and custom vintage sink. The full basement offers plenty of storage and laundry area. Two car detached garage. There is a nice size yard and large patio for entertaining outdoors! The exceptional location just blocks from downtown Aurora and Aurora University. You need to see this one!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 523 W Downer Pl

General

Sold For: $400,000
Taxes: $9,212 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12457057
Added to Site: 139 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Cooktop, Oven, Humidifier
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

Equipment: TV Antenna, Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Location

Area: Aurora / Eola
County: Kane
Driving Directions: NE Corner of West Downer Place and South May Street.

School Information

School District: 129
Midd 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

Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: American Foursquare
Construction: Stucco
Exterior Const.: Stucco
Basement Desc.: Bath/Stubbed, Storage Space, Full
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Asphalt
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Square Feet: 2,640
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1906
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 66 x 157
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Level

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1906
Tax Amount: $9,212.08
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 1521259012

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Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Schools

Schools serving 523 W Downer Pl

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	0.9 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 523 W Downer Pl

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/19/2025

Sold

$400,000

-5.88%

MLS

8/29/2025

Listed

$425,000

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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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523 W Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60506 (MLS# 12457057) is a Single Family property that was sold at $400,000 on November 19, 2025. Want to learn more about 523 W Downer Place? 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.

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