Stunning Historic Gem with Modern Comforts! Welcome to your dream home-a meticulously updated historic property with all the charm and character you've been searching for! This home boasts fresh paint and newer hardwood floors alongside its original woodwork, trim, and fixtures, creating an inviting blend of classic elegance and modern convenience. Main Floor Highlights: Grand Entrance: Enter through the large foyer and be greeted by the beauty of beveled, leaded-glass windows, also featured in the living and dining rooms. Spacious Living Room: Enjoy the warmth of the fireplace with original tilework, surrounded by built-in bookcases. Formal Dining Room: Delight in the original chandelier, arched French doors, and bay windows. Adjacent is a full butler's pantry with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, perfect for extra storage. Modern Kitchen: Updated with granite countertops, glass-front cabinets, custom tile work, and stainless steel appliances. Charming sunroom: Off the kitchen, a bright sunroom serves as a cozy eat-in area. Convenience of first floor laundry and full bathroom. Second Floor Luxury: Four generously sized bedrooms, including a grand primary suite with a private half bath, large walk-in closet with custom organizers, overlooking the backyard. Third Floor Retreat: A staircase leads to the third floor, where you'll find a possible fifth bedroom or private office, complete with a full bath featuring an original clawfoot tubIdeal for a guest or teenager suite! Additional Features: Finished Basement: The fully finished basement includes built-in bookcases, a full bath with Corian countertops and custom tile work, plus a spacious workshop with a built-in workbench. Newer High-Efficiency HVAC: Converted from boilers to a high-efficiency HVAC system with zoned heating and cooling for year-round comfort. Exterior Charm and Spacious Yard: The exterior was freshly painted in 2022 and includes a brick paver patio with a firepit, a 2.5-car garage with extra storage, a fenced-in yard with a playset, and ample room for kids and pets to play. Ideal Location: Nestled in a charming historic neighborhood in Aurora, surrounded by tree-lined streets. Just minutes from walking/biking trails, downtown Aurora, and plenty of shopping and dining options. Don't miss the chance to call 851 W. Downer Place your home.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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7,890 Sq. Ft.
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Single Family Residential
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Kane County
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Last updated by owner on Aug 12, 2026.
R-2
One-Family Dwelling District
The R-2 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 larger minimum dwelling size than is required in the R-3 One Family Dwelling District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Educational/school
Park & open space
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Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage