Last Sold Price
6 beds2,152 sqft$99/sqft
985 Sheffer Rd, Aurora, IL 60505

Description

A quaint and timeless beauty! Pretty as a picture! Historic 6 bedroom, 2.5 bath homestead on a breathtaking and beautifully manicured acre corner lot. You may never want to leave the swing on the front porch, but you won't want to miss the treasures on the inside. Great country kitchen, formal living room and dining room. Main level bedroom and bath plus 5 additional bedrooms and balcony on 2nd floor. So many extra historic features including quaint built ins and beautiful word work. Full finished...A quaint and timeless beauty! Pretty as a picture! Historic 6 bedroom, 2.5 bath homestead on a breathtaking and beautifully manicured acre corner lot. You may never want to leave the swing on the front porch, but you won't want to miss the treasures on the inside. Great country kitchen, formal living room and dining room. Main level bedroom and bath plus 5 additional bedrooms and balcony on 2nd floor. So many extra historic features including quaint built ins and beautiful word work. Full finished basement with bar and half bath too! Oversized 2.5 car garage and bonus storage building. Mature trees and gorgeous grounds make this a postcard worthy yard! This masterpiece is minutes to i88, garfield park, schools and outlet mall. Home is in estate - sold as is. Happiness is found at this treasure! Come see it today!
LISTING CLOSED: 02/07/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Melissa Garcia • RE/MAX All Pro - Sugar Grove
    P: (224) 999-9100 C: (630) 878-9868 melissagarcia68@aol.com

Sold By Kettley & Co. Inc. - Aurora

Property Details for 985 Sheffer Road

Status
MLS #
10575557
Days on Market
38
Taxes
$1,505 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built
1920
Lot Size
0.99 AC / 43,124 SF
Area
Aurora / Eola
Township
Aurora
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.5
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.5
Air Conditioning Type
None
Num of Interior Fireplaces
2
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air

Location

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Building Information for 985 Sheffer Road

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.99 AC / 43,124 SF

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Property Information for 985 Sheffer Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 131
  • Elementary School: Nicholas A Hermes Elementary Sch
  • Jr High Middle School: C F Simmons Middle School
  • High School District: 131
  • High School: East High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 131
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Air Conditioning: None
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Basement,Other
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Enclosed Porch, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Attic, Sitting Room, Storage, Workshop
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Well
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 260.43 X 257.9 X 204 X 162.78
  • Other Structures: Other, Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Historical District
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2019-11-16T21:05:08
  • Photos Count: 36
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: Image360+realtor
  • Virtual Tour YN: Yes
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 16X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 19X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 16X12
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 25X12
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 10X8
Work Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Work Room
  • Dimensions: 16X5
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Dimensions: 22X8
Balcony/Porch/Lanai Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Dimensions: 14X7
Attic Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Dimensions: 30X25
Bar or Entertainment Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bar/Entertainment
  • Dimensions: 14X12
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Dimensions: 12X10

Property History for 985 Sheffer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 7, 2020

Sold

MRED #10575557

$214,000
Dec 23, 2019

Pending

MRED #10575557

Nov 16, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10575557

$225,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/07/2020

Sold

MRED #10575557

$214,000
12/23/2019

Pending

MRED #10575557

11/16/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10575557

$225,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 985 Sheffer Road

Taxable ValueLand$32,821Additions$77,620Total$110,441
Tax Record2025$6,168 ($514 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,152 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,152 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,124 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920CountyKANEAPN15-14-182-011

Schools near 985 Sheffer Road

This home is within Aurora East Usd 131.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Nicholas A Hermes Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

C F Simmons Middle School
Public6 to 8

East High School
Public9 to 12

Benavides STEAM Academy
PublicK to 2

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