Your story starts here! This charming turn-of-the century home features a spacious open floor plan with original woodwork, hardwood floors under new carpeting, beautiful leaded glass windows in the dining room and living room, three bedrooms, two baths and a partially finished full basement. Enclosed front porch is perfect for your morning coffee, enjoying time with friends or just relaxing. Recent upgrades include new furnace, new hot water heater, new sump pump, Perma-Seal basement waterproofing, updated electrical service, new carpeting in living room, dining room, stairs and upper-level foyer, new shower enclosure in basement. Perfect location just minutes to shopping, restaurants, parks and all amenities.
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$255,000
421 Simms St, Aurora, IL 60505
3beds
1,162sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
3,584 Square Feet Lot
$255,200 Zestimate®
$219/sqft
$2,154 Estimated rent
Home value
$255,200
$232,000 - $281,000
$2,154/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 04, 2025 at 08:31am
Listing courtesy of:
Judy Sollinger 630-364-6896,
Charles Rutenberg Realty of IL
Bought with:
Bethanny Alexander
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12440542
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X26
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,100
- Total interior livable area: 1,162 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened
Lot
- Size: 3,584 sqft
- Dimensions: 64 x 56
Details
- Parcel number: 1527378024
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Aurora
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Sold | $255,000-7.2%$219/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12440542 | ||
| 10/19/2025 | Contingent | $274,900$237/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12440542 | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Price change | $274,900-1.8%$237/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12440542 | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $279,900+66.6%$241/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12440542 | ||
| 10/14/2020 | Sold | $168,000+1.9%$145/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10789835 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,462 +4.6% | $58,498 +11.9% |
| 2023 | $3,308 +4.4% | $52,268 +9.6% |
| 2022 | $3,168 -9.3% | $47,690 -3.2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60505
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Rose E Krug Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10K D Waldo Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: C M Bardwell Elementary School
- District: 131
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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