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747 Watson Street

Aurora, IL 60505

$300,000 $1,264/Mo

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Overview

Bed

Bath

1,344

Sqft

Description

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. ASKING FOR HIGHEST AND BEST BY SUNDAY AT 7PM. A classic home ready for your story to begin. This charming two story home welcomes you from its huge corner lot setting, complete with a sprawling backyard. The inviting front porch creates an instant sense of home, encouraging you to relax and enjoy the neighborhood. Inside, the foyer opens to a stunning living room where the original gleaming hardwood floors and gorgeous woodwork immediately catch your eye. A striking wood burning fireplace with a custom wood surround showcases the space, while a large picture window fills the room with natural light and leads you into the spacious formal dining room, perfect for family gatherings. The updated kitchen offers an abundance of 42" cabinetry and a modern tiled backs plash. A unique, original to the home pull down table with matching benches adds a special touch, ideal as an eat-in nook or as extra culinary prep space. Upstairs, you'll find three generous sized bedrooms, each with step-in closets, along with a beautifully updated full bath. A cedar closet and stairway access to the large attic provide excellent storage and exciting potential for future expansion. The full unfinished basement is a blank canvas-ideal for a recreation room, hobby workshop, fitness area, or simply additional storage. The possibilities are endless. Outside, the fully fenced, oversized backyard is a rare find. Whether you envision lively gatherings, a dream garden, a play space for kids, or a paradise for your dog to roam freely, this yard delivers the space you've been searching for. Just 10 minutes from Phillips Park, Aurora's crown jewel, you'll enjoy easy access to its free zoo, scenic walking and biking trails, and beautiful Mastodon Lake for fishing and kayaking. The park also features an 18 hole golf course, a family aquatic center, a notable skate park, and stunning formal gardens. Conveniently located near Aurora's vibrant downtown, with the Metra station, shopping, great restaurants, and entertainment venues. Near neighborhood schools and only 15 minutes to I 88. Recent updates include: interior paint (2025), refinished hardwood floors (2026), new furnace (2025), new water heater (2025), new concrete porch and driveway (2025), AC (2019), appliances (2019), disposal (2019), gutters (2019), and windows (2019). This home is filled with character and warmth, and the location is perfect for your family.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $300,000

AD Id : 78037905

MLS Id : MRD12632719

Beds : 3

Living Area Size : 1,344

Year Built : 1927

Garage : 1

County : Kane

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Features

Bedroom Information

Total Bedroom: 3 Room Types: No additional rooms

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Rooms Total: 6

Interior Features

Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Range Hood

Roofing Information

Asphalt
Flooring Information

Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Heating & Cooling

Heating: Natural Gas Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Public

Building Information

Year Built: 1927

Lot Information

Lot Dimensions: 63x132 Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Property Information

Property Type: Residential Style: Traditional Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 2 Stories

Listing Price Information

Original List Price:$300000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $4385 Tax Year: 2025 Parcel Number: 1527452030 Tax Exemption: None

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Parking Information

Total Parking: 1 Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage

Garage Information

Garage Space: 1

Homeowners Association Information

Included Fees: None

Utility Information

Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public
Location Information

City: Aurora Direction: Montgomery Rd West, Union St North, Simms St West, To Watson St, Home is on the Northwest corner of Simms and Watson.

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MLS: MRED #12632719 LISTED BY: Karen Wehrli, Baird & Warner 630-778-1855 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)