512 S Calumet Ave, Aurora, IL, 60506
About This Home
Welcome to this exceptional ranch home, ideally situated just doors down from Aurora University on a large, fully fenced unincorporated lot, with low taxes. This solid two-bedroom home offers an impressive list of recent upgrades- Brand New Roof (2024), Windows from Window Nation (2025), New Front & Side Door (2025), Brand-New Copper Plumbing, Updated Electrical Box, and a New Refrigerator (2025). Maintenance Free Trex- Deck and additional paver patio create a perfect setup for outdoor entertaining. For even more space, the full basement serves as a massive blank canvas, featuring a large laundry room and rough-in plumbing ready for a future second bathroom. Water Heater (2026), and Water Softener/Reverse Osmosis System (2020). Large detached two-car garage alongside an extra storage shed for ultimate convenience. Impeccably updated where it counts, this turn-key property is ready for its next owners to make it their own!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Minimal Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1943
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Cedar
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: Sink
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Steam
- Cooling features: Wall Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13X9
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11X10
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16X12
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12X10
Sun Room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 15X9
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 1529203010
- Special condition: None
- Other equipment: Water-Softener Owned,Ceiling Fan(s)
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck,Patio
Lot
- Lot size: 9,422 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 60 X 157
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt,Concrete,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Tornado
- Inland Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,415 | $16,980 |
| Home Insurance * | $124 | $1,488 |
| Property Taxes | $508 | $6,096 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $2,177 | $26,124 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Listing removed | $280,000 |
| 2026-06-09 | Contingent | $280,000 |
| 2026-06-05 | Listed for sale | $280,000 |
| 2020-04-22 | Sold | $164,000 |
| 2020-03-07 | Pending sale | $169,000 |
| 2020-02-19 | Price change | $169,000 |
| 2020-02-03 | Price change | $173,999 |
| 2019-12-18 | Listed for sale | $179,900 |
| 2009-11-30 | Sold | $136,000 |
| 2009-10-16 | Price change | $139,900 |
| 2009-09-23 | Listed for sale | $143,900 |
| 2001-01-08 | Sold | $116,500 |
| 1998-08-20 | Sold | $92,500 |
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