OFF MARKET

Off market may 2023 for $206K

$257,584

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $704/mo

•

1,529

sq ft

516 Simms St, Aurora, IL 60505

About this home

COME QUICK!! VINTAGE, IN PERT NEAR ORIGINAL CONDITION, FARMHOUSE STYLE HOME WITH THE POTENTIAL TO BRING OUT OODLES OF CHARACTER. THIS IS A SOLID HOME THAT NEEDS YOUR PAINTING AND DECORATING EXPERTISE. ENTER INTO THE ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH PERFECT FOR ENJOYING THOSE BEAUTIFUL SUMMER DUSK TO EVENING VIEWS. OPEN THE CLEAR FULLVIEW ORIGINAL ENTRY DOOR INTO THE MAIN LIVING ROOM ONCE KNOWN AS THE PARLOR WITH ORIGINAL WOOD TRIM AND HARDWOOD FLOORS. UPSTAIRS YOU WILL FIND 3 BEDROOMS WITH ORIGINAL DOORS, TRIM AND HARDWOOD FLOORS AND A FULL BATHROOM. 1ST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM WAS USED AS A 4TH BEDROOM BY SELLERS HAS A NOOK FOR CLOSET OR DESK, FULL BATHROOM AND REAR ENTRANCE FROM HOME. WALK IN ATTIC HAS LOADS OF SPACE FOR EXTRA STORAGE. FULL BASEMENT PARTIALLY FINISHED WITH LAUNDRY AND STORAGE SPACE. 2 CAR GARAGE AND FENCED YARD. WALKING DISTANCE TO TRAIN, SHOPPING AND FOX RIVER ENTERTAINMENT CORRIDOR. BRING YOUR IDEAS AND UPDATES AND CONVERT THIS 1924 HOME INTO THE BEAUTIFUL HOME IT ONCE WAS. SIDING, FURNACE, AIR CONDITIONING, WATER HEATER AND ROOF ARE BELIEVED TO BE REPLACED WITHIN THE LAST 12 YEARS. THIS IS AN ESTATE AND SOLD IN AS IS CONDITION.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

4,240 sq ftLot Size

$168Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Jeavon Shegal • RE/MAX Central Inc.

Bought with Miguel Rivera • Keller Williams Innovate - Aurora

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11730765

Redfin Estimate

$257,584

$52K since sold in May 2023$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 6.4% lower than the average sale price ($275K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$294,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft
638 S Spencer St, Aurora, IL 60505
SOLD FEB 19, 2026
$243,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,458 sq ft
640 S Spencer St, Aurora, IL 60505
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$235,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
935 4th Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$335,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,344 sq ft
747 Watson St, Aurora, IL 60505
SOLD DEC 3, 2025
$255,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,162 sq ft
421 Simms St, Aurora, IL 60505
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$290,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,008 sq ft
637 S Spencer St, Aurora, IL 60505

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Market trends in 60505, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.3%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$275K

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

41d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

9 MoM

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Sale history for 516 Simms St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,164 (+4.2%)

$4,681 + $59,079

$63,760

2024

$3,996 (+48.2%)

$4,681 + $59,079

$63,760

2023

$2,696 (+0.2%)

$4,279 + $54,008

$58,287

2022

$2,690 (+3.5%)

$3,823 + $48,256

$52,079

2021

$2,600 (+7.3%)

$3,488 + $42,919

$46,407

2020

$2,423 (+5.0%)

$3,247 + $39,958

$43,205

2019

$2,307 (+0.6%)

$2,794 + $34,388

$37,182

2018

$2,294 (+13.1%)

$2,794 + $34,388

$37,182

2017

$2,028 (+4.0%)

$2,584 + $33,613

$36,197

2016

$1,949 (+9.1%)

$2,381 + $29,296

$31,677

2015

$1,787 (−9.7%)

$2,268 + $27,256

$29,524

2013

$1,980 (−12.9%)

$1,802 + $26,175

$27,977

2012

$2,272 (−23.6%)

$1,802 + $26,175

$27,977

2011

$2,975 (−1.1%)

$2,305 + $29,590

$31,895

2010

$3,009 (−1.6%)

$5,640 + $42,009

$47,649

2009

$3,058 (−13.8%)

$5,640 + $42,009

$47,649

2008

$3,550 (+9.9%)

$6,568 + $50,765

$57,333

2007

$3,229

$5,729 + $49,198

$54,927

Tax history for 516 Simms St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,164 (+4.2%)

$4,681 + $59,079

$63,760

2024

$3,996 (+48.2%)

$4,681 + $59,079

$63,760

2023

$2,696 (+0.2%)

$4,279 + $54,008

$58,287

2022

$2,690 (+3.5%)

$3,823 + $48,256

$52,079

2021

$2,600 (+7.3%)

$3,488 + $42,919

$46,407

2020

$2,423 (+5.0%)

$3,247 + $39,958

$43,205

2019

$2,307 (+0.6%)

$2,794 + $34,388

$37,182

2018

$2,294 (+13.1%)

$2,794 + $34,388

$37,182

2017

$2,028 (+4.0%)

$2,584 + $33,613

$36,197

2016

$1,949 (+9.1%)

$2,381 + $29,296

$31,677

2015

$1,787 (−9.7%)

$2,268 + $27,256

$29,524

2013

$1,980 (−12.9%)

$1,802 + $26,175

$27,977

2012

$2,272 (−23.6%)

$1,802 + $26,175

$27,977

2011

$2,975 (−1.1%)

$2,305 + $29,590

$31,895

2010

$3,009 (−1.6%)

$5,640 + $42,009

$47,649

2009

$3,058 (−13.8%)

$5,640 + $42,009

$47,649

2008

$3,550 (+9.9%)

$6,568 + $50,765

$57,333

2007

$3,229

$5,729 + $49,198

$54,927

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,293 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Kane County

APN

1527377027

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

R-3

One-Family Dwelling District

The R-3 One-Family Dwelling District is intended to provide the city with a wide range of quality housing opportunities by providing single family areas of a medium-density character with lots containing a minimum of eight thousand square feet and requiring a minimum dwelling size less than is required in the R-2 One Family Dwelling District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Educational/school
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Asphalt

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Room Information
Room Type: Enclosed Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 7
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room - Down
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 21 x 13
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Storage
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 11 x 10

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Full,Interior Stair
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Basement Sq. Ft.: 588

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, Separate Dining Room
# of Rooms: 8

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Dryer
CO Detectors

Exterior

Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area: 294
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 91-100 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 1,823

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Main Sq Ft: 941
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,117
Total Sq Ft: 1,529
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 294
Upper Sq Ft: 588
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 1527377027

Lot Information
Dimensions: 40 X 106
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Mature Trees

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,599.90
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 131
Elementary School: G N Dieterich Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 131
Middle Or Junior School: K D Waldo Middle School
High School District: 131
High School: East High School

Location Information
Township: Aurora
Corporate Limits: Aurora
Directions: S LINCOLN AVE TO NORTH ST EAST TO 5TH STREET SOUTH TO SIMMS EAST TO HOME ON LEFT

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,293 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kane County
APN: 1527377027

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

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Schools

G N Dieterich Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

2/10

K D Waldo Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

East High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Aurora, IL • 60505

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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$245,000 – $297,000

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Home values near 516 Simms St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
525 Simms Street, Aurora, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 988 Sq. Ft.	$246,353
529 Simms Street, Aurora, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$282,005

Address	Redfin Estimate
519 Simms Street, Aurora, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1026 Sq. Ft.	$165,587
517 Simms Street, Aurora, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1664 Sq. Ft.	$257,296

Address	Redfin Estimate
520 Simms Street, Aurora, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$214,797
518 Simms Street, Aurora, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$183,588

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