$276,500
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819 Oak AVE Aurora, IL 60506
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,632 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $276,500
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,632 sqft
Price per Sqft $169
Subdivision Riddle Highlands
MLS Listing ID 11470108
Style English
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1932
Annual Tax Amount $6,502
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 6,359 Sqft
Property Description
Don't miss the opportunity to own this historic home in a truly historic neighborhood! In 1910, Wilbur and Orville Wright as well as others, showcased their flying machines on the grounds surrounding this home. The old fashioned driving park, horse racing track, and fair grounds would eventually be transformed beginning in 1922. The area would come to be named the Riddle Highlands after Frank Riddle who was developer of many homes here. Designed by architect Herbert Spieler, the home at 819 Oak was built in 1932 in the Norman Cottage style of architecture. Becoming popular in the 1920's, this English inspired architecture dates back centuries! While buyers of today pursue the modern farmhouse look, the buyers of the 1920's clamored for the French farmhouse look that this Norman Cottage emulates. The massive stone exterior, oversized chimney, arched doorways, dramatically sloped roof, and stone walkway contribute to the Cottage motif. Some of the Norman characteristics include the central hallway with identical rooms on each side, the symmetrical front, the red trim, and metal bars comprising some of the original shade screens. As though a relic from an ancient past ruin, a barrier fence follows the perimeter of the back yard now penned in with a modern wood fence. The home anchors a beautiful corner lot full of mature trees. Brand new HVAC system was just installed. Recently painted and professionally cleaned. Newer roof and appliances. The main bathroom was completely gutted and transformed into something that beautifully models the character of the home. The wood burning fireplace is the centerpiece of the great room and original wood floors sing as you walk. With all this home's charm and beauty, every day will feel as though you have been transported back in time!
Location
State IL
County Kane
Area Aurora / Eola
Interior
Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Includes Accessories, Masonry
Equipment TV Antenna, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Laundry Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Storms/Screens
Garage Attached
Garage Spaces 1.0
Community Features Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Waterfront false
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, Mature Trees, Sidewalks, Streetlights, Wood Fence
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Hill Elementary School
Middle Schools Herget Middle School
High Schools West Aurora High School
School District 129 , 129, 129
Others
Special Listing Condition None
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Bought with Sara Wittchen • RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals