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Property Description
**Multiple Offers Received. Highest & Best Due By 12 Noon On Monday, March 16th. ** Ready to be impressed? Step inside this charming four square that has been renovated and restyled from top to bottom located in Aurora's prestigious Boulevard District. Located just 1.5 miles to the Metra with express trains to the city in 46 minutes and all that Downtown Aurora has to offer. Set on a deep 50x198 lot, you will love the big backyard that has plenty of room for a pool and a large garden. Upon entering, you will find an amazing screened in front porch, a great space for sipping your coffee in the sun of the southern exposure. The entire house is a seamless mix of vintage charm meets modern style. The first floor boasts 9-foot ceilings, a great office, a spacious living room with a new fireplace facade (2022), a formal dining room with coffered ceiling and leaded glass windows, an updated kitchen (2025) with a vintage design and farmhouse sink and an enclosed back porch. Both bathrooms were updated in 2020. Upstairs you will find 4 large bedrooms (1 has a deck overlooking the yard), a spacious hallway and stairs to the unfinished attic with expandable living space. Don't miss the new roof (2023), new fireplace chimney (2024), full exterior of home repainted (2025), stucco repaired (2020), all new electric (2020), new washer (2025), new dryer (2020) and new weights and sashes for the vintage windows (2020). There is no garage but plenty of space to add a 2-3 car garage on the preexisting concrete pad. There is a 4-car driveway in the front of the home. The unfinished basement is ready to be finished! Located just blocks to Lincoln Park dog park, Aurora University and plenty of restaurants and shopping, this home is a MUST SEE! Welcome Home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 659 W Downer Pl
General
- Sold For: $356,000
- Taxes: $7,156 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12585059
- Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Train, Interstate Access, Historical District
Parking
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Concrete, Driveway, Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: Aurora / Eola
- County: Kane
- Driving Directions: Randall south to Downer, east on Downer to 659 W.
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.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Block
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,837
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1931
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2018
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2265
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 198
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1931
- Tax Amount: $7,156.16
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 1521180014
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Schools
Schools serving 659 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 | 0.2 mi |
Washington Middle School, Aurora, IL 231 South Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL 60506 | 6-8 | 1.8 mi |
West Aurora High School 1201 West New York Street, Aurora, IL 60506 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 659 W Downer Pl
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/15/2026
Sold
$356,000
13.02%
MLS
3/11/2026
Listed
$315,000
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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.
659 W Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60506 (MLS# 12585059) is a Single Family property that was sold at $356,000 on April 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 659 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.

