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Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
$211Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Felipe Carrillo• Kettley & Co. Realtors, Inc. - Aurora
Listed by Mario Carrillo• Kettley & Co. Realtors, Inc. - Aurora
FHA Case #137-476707 As Is. (IE) $1430 Repair Escrow. 1311 Sq Ft 2 Story home consisting of 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and detached 1 car garage. Enclosed front porch. Separate Dining Room. Hardwood flooring through out home. Located close to golf course. LD 8-12-15.
NWIAR #201505225
Dec 17, 2015
Sold
$75,000
$57/sq ft
Aug 12, 2015
Listed
$100,000
$76/sq ft
+8
FHA Case #137-476707 As Is. (IE) $1430 Repair Escrow. 1311 Sq Ft 2 Story home consisting of 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and detached 1 car garage. Enclosed front porch. Separate Dining Room. Hardwood flooring through out home. Located close to golf course. LD 8-12-15.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07099706
Mar 9, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Mar 9, 2009
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$80,000
$61/sq ft
Jan 24, 2009
Contingent
—
Jan 1, 2009
Listed
$84,900
$65/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 2005
Sold
$120,000
$92/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 27, 2001
Sold
$92,000
$70/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 3, 1995
Sold
$76,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,189 (+5.8%)
$3,714 + $53,107
$56,821
2024
$3,012 (+4.9%)
$3,714 + $53,107
$56,821
2023
$2,870 (−8.6%)
$3,395 + $48,548
$51,943
2022
$3,142 (+1.1%)
$3,033 + $43,377
$46,410
2021
$3,108 (+4.5%)
$2,767 + $38,581
$41,348
2020
$2,974 (+1.9%)
$2,576 + $35,919
$38,495
2019
$2,919 (+18.2%)
$2,217 + $30,912
$33,129
2018
$2,471 (−10.7%)
$2,217 + $30,912
$33,129
2017
$2,768
$2,051 + $25,081
$27,132
2016
$2,768 (+1.7%)
$1,890 + $26,334
$28,224
2015
$2,720 (−6.8%)
$1,800 + $24,500
$26,300
2013
$2,917 (−0.3%)
$1,432 + $23,581
$25,013
2012
$2,924 (+2.3%)
$1,432 + $23,581
$25,013
2011
$2,860 (−0.2%)
$1,523 + $26,658
$28,181
2010
$2,866 (−7.8%)
$3,727 + $38,141
$41,868
2009
$3,110 (−8.0%)
$3,727 + $38,141
$41,868
2008
$3,380 (+8.9%)
$4,340 + $42,643
$46,983
2007
$3,105
$3,785 + $41,327
$45,112
Tax history for 540 Simms St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,189 (+5.8%)
$3,714 + $53,107
$56,821
2024
$3,012 (+4.9%)
$3,714 + $53,107
$56,821
2023
$2,870 (−8.6%)
$3,395 + $48,548
$51,943
2022
$3,142 (+1.1%)
$3,033 + $43,377
$46,410
2021
$3,108 (+4.5%)
$2,767 + $38,581
$41,348
2020
$2,974 (+1.9%)
$2,576 + $35,919
$38,495
2019
$2,919 (+18.2%)
$2,217 + $30,912
$33,129
2018
$2,471 (−10.7%)
$2,217 + $30,912
$33,129
2017
$2,768
$2,051 + $25,081
$27,132
2016
$2,768 (+1.7%)
$1,890 + $26,334
$28,224
2015
$2,720 (−6.8%)
$1,800 + $24,500
$26,300
2013
$2,917 (−0.3%)
$1,432 + $23,581
$25,013
2012
$2,924 (+2.3%)
$1,432 + $23,581
$25,013
2011
$2,860 (−0.2%)
$1,523 + $26,658
$28,181
2010
$2,866 (−7.8%)
$3,727 + $38,141
$41,868
2009
$3,110 (−8.0%)
$3,727 + $38,141
$41,868
2008
$3,380 (+8.9%)
$4,340 + $42,643
$46,983
2007
$3,105
$3,785 + $41,327
$45,112
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,673 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kane County
APN
1527451028
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: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Concrete
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Multiple Locations
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
Age: 91-100 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Stone
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2020
Parcel Number: 1527451028
Lot Information
Dimensions: 40.50 X 66
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Fenced Yard
Zero Lot Line: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,973.62
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
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
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 131
Middle Or Junior School District: 131
High School District: 131
Location Information
Township: Aurora
Corporate Limits: Aurora
Directions: FIFTH ST S TO SIMMS E TO HOME
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2,673 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Kane County
APN: 1527451028
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
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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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$263,000 – $319,000
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