SOLD BY REDFIN NOV 12, 2024

Off market nov 2024 for $232K

$246,131

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,820/mo

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988

sq ft

525 Simms St, Aurora, IL 60505

About this home

Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom ranch home in Aurora, ideal for first-time homeowners or savvy investors! Featuring hardwood floors throughout the main level, this home offers a cozy yet modern living space. The roomy kitchen comes equipped with stainless steel appliances, providing both style and functionality. Downstairs, the fully finished basement offers versatile space, perfect for an office, e-learning area, or additional living space. Major updates include a brand-new roof, furnace, and air conditioning, ensuring peace of mind for years to come. With its blend of comfort, convenience, and move-in-ready updates, this home is a fantastic opportunity you won't want to miss! We have received multiple offers. Highest and Best offers by the end of the day on Sunday (10-6-24).

Single-familyProperty Type

1927Year Built

4,356 sq ftLot Size

$249Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Michael Odeh • Redfin Corporation

Bought with Maria Hronopoulos • Kettley & Co. Realtors, Inc. - Aurora

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12172390

Redfin Estimate

$246,131

$14K since sold in November 2024$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 3% lower than the average sale price ($254K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 15, 2025
$260,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,122 sq ft
733 Schomer Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$294,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,456 sq ft
638 S Spencer St, Aurora, IL 60505
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$335,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,344 sq ft
747 Watson St, Aurora, IL 60505
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$163,000
D
3 beds1 bath902 sq ft
600 Parker Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$290,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,008 sq ft
637 S Spencer St, Aurora, IL 60505
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$180,000
F
3 beds1 bath803 sq ft
1330 Gates St, Montgomery, IL 60538

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$1,354/mo

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Market trends in 60505, IL

Last updated October 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

New listings for sale

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5 beds2.5 baths2,945 sq ft
63 S Root St, Aurora, IL 60505
EARLY ACCESS
$165,000
2 beds2 baths1,075 sq ft
1870 Tall Oaks Dr #2108, Aurora, IL 60505
$200,000
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
17 N Anderson St, Aurora, IL 60505
$265,000
3 beds1 bath1,159 sq ft
257 Vermont Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
$359,900
5 beds2 baths— sq ft
1115 Kane St, Aurora, IL 60505
$355,000
4 beds4 baths— sq ft
130 N 4th St, Aurora, IL 60505
$295,000
6 beds2 baths— sq ft
511 Jackson St, Aurora, IL 60505
$319,900
4 beds2 baths943 sq ft
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Sale history for 525 Simms St

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12172390

Nov 12, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$232,000

$235/sq ft

Nov 7, 2024

Pending

—

Oct 7, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Oct 2, 2024

Listed (Active)

$224,900

$228/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10993181

Apr 19, 2021

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$195,000

$197/sq ft

Apr 16, 2021

Pending

—

Mar 10, 2021

Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))

—

Mar 5, 2021

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Feb 23, 2021

Pending (Contingent)

—

Feb 11, 2021

Listed (New)

$184,900

$187/sq ft

+18

MOVE IN READY!!! HOME HAS BEEN REDONE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM! INCLUDING REFACED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS! CUSTOM BACKSPLASH! UPDATED STAINLESS STEAL APPLIANCES! BEAUTIFUL REDONE HADWOOD FLOORS AND WOODWORK THROUGHTOUT! UPDATED BATH WITH CERAMIC FLOORS AND TUB SORROUND! BRAND NEW FURNACE AND CEBNTRAL AIR! UPDATED COPPER PLUMBLING! UPDATED ELECTRIC BOX AND LIGHT FIXTURES! ALL BRAND NEW VINYL WINDOWS! NEWER ROOF! FRESHLY PAINTED INTERIOR/EXTERIOR! FULL PARTIAL FINISHED BASMENT AND MUCH MORE, FHA READY, BROKER OWNED. * * * * * * * * * multiple offers received highest best due Monday 5:00 * * * * *

Public Records

Jan 27, 2021

Sold

$98,500

$100/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 23, 1992

Sold

$70,000

$71/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,187 (+5.8%)

$6,315 + $50,489

$56,804

2024

$3,011 (+4.9%)

$6,315 + $50,489

$56,804

2023

$2,869 (+3.9%)

$5,773 + $46,155

$51,928

2022

$2,761 (−13.2%)

$5,158 + $41,239

$46,397

2021

$3,182 (+25.0%)

$4,706 + $37,627

$42,333

2020

$2,545 (+3.5%)

$4,381 + $35,031

$39,412

2019

$2,460

$3,770 + $30,148

$33,918

2018

$2,458 (+16.0%)

$3,770 + $30,148

$33,918

2017

$2,119 (−7.3%)

$3,487 + $29,508

$32,995

2016

$2,286 (+5.2%)

$3,213 + $24,399

$27,612

2015

$2,173 (+1.6%)

$2,754 + $24,970

$27,724

2013

$2,139 (−8.6%)

$2,188 + $22,151

$24,339

2012

$2,341 (−21.3%)

$2,188 + $22,151

$24,339

2011

$2,976 (−5.2%)

$2,357 + $26,200

$28,557

2010

$3,140 (−15.3%)

$5,766 + $39,529

$45,295

2009

$3,707 (−3.0%)

$5,766 + $39,529

$45,295

2008

$3,821 (+7.9%)

$6,713 + $46,393

$53,106

2007

$3,542

$6,505 + $44,961

$51,466

Tax history for 525 Simms St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,187 (+5.8%)

$6,315 + $50,489

$56,804

2024

$3,011 (+4.9%)

$6,315 + $50,489

$56,804

2023

$2,869 (+3.9%)

$5,773 + $46,155

$51,928

2022

$2,761 (−13.2%)

$5,158 + $41,239

$46,397

2021

$3,182 (+25.0%)

$4,706 + $37,627

$42,333

2020

$2,545 (+3.5%)

$4,381 + $35,031

$39,412

2019

$2,460

$3,770 + $30,148

$33,918

2018

$2,458 (+16.0%)

$3,770 + $30,148

$33,918

2017

$2,119 (−7.3%)

$3,487 + $29,508

$32,995

2016

$2,286 (+5.2%)

$3,213 + $24,399

$27,612

2015

$2,173 (+1.6%)

$2,754 + $24,970

$27,724

2013

$2,139 (−8.6%)

$2,188 + $22,151

$24,339

2012

$2,341 (−21.3%)

$2,188 + $22,151

$24,339

2011

$2,976 (−5.2%)

$2,357 + $26,200

$28,557

2010

$3,140 (−15.3%)

$5,766 + $39,529

$45,295

2009

$3,707 (−3.0%)

$5,766 + $39,529

$45,295

2008

$3,821 (+7.9%)

$6,713 + $46,393

$53,106

2007

$3,542

$6,505 + $44,961

$51,466

*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

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Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,608 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Kane County

APN

1527455001

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 Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Concrete,Side Drive

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1

Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 23 x 10
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Granite Counters
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 16 x 11
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Laundry Features: In Unit

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 7

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
Ceiling Fan(s)

Exterior

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
Age: 91-100 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 1527455001

Lot Information
Dimensions: 48X99
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,869
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

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

Location

Community Information
Community Features: 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: JACKSON ST TO SIMMS W TO HOME

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,608 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Kane County
APN: 1527455001

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: No
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Around this home

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 • 0.7mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Sun exposure

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

$234,000 – $284,000

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Home values near 525 Simms St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
537 Simms St, Aurora, IL 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$220,756
519 Simms St, Aurora, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1026 Sq. Ft.	$165,622

Address	Redfin Estimate
533 Simms St, Aurora, IL 4 Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$260,022
540 Simms St, Aurora, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1311 Sq. Ft.	$279,737

Address	Redfin Estimate
531 Simms St, Aurora, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1048 Sq. Ft.	$176,269
520 Simms St, Aurora, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$215,375

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