Description
Don’t miss the most charming cottage in the sought after AU area! Just one lot off the beautiful West Downer Place boulevard, this rare gem is on the market after almost half a century of loving care by the same owner. Step through the enchanting, one-of-a-kind French front doors and be WOWED! This carefully-maintained 3-bedroom, one and a half bath beauty has all newer no maintenance exterior, original interior trim and doors, gorgeous oak built-in dining room cabinet, refinished wood floors, new first floor bath with large walk-in shower, and updated kitchen with new farmhouse sink and granite counter. Adding on to the living space is a HUGE finished basement with wood ceiling and separate laundry room. Delight in the backyard paradise with professionally landscaped perennial plantings that bring changing blooms from spring to fall. Large patio with new concrete driveway. The detached one car garage has room for expansion. A darling small shed mimics the look of the main house and can serve as extra storage or a playhouse. Located in the Boulevard District, this well-kept dream home is just blocks from Freeman Elementary, West Aurora High School, Holy Angels Grade School and Aurora University. Walk or bike to beautiful downtown Aurora that brings thousands to Paramount Theatre, RiverEdge Park, family-friendly First Fridays, and festivals featuring the arts and live music. Minutes to Metra and I-88, shopping, medical, FVPD Gilman Trail, and more. The seller will leave all appliances and the home is move-in ready with freshly-painted rooms.
- Listing Courtesy of: RE/MAX In The Village
Details
Updated on September 2, 2025 at 11:27 am- Property ID: MRD12448934
- Price: $320,000
- Property Size: 1440 Sq Ft
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathroom: 1
- Year Built: 1922
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Status: Active
- Parking Total: 1
- Parcel Number: 1520279023
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Days On Market: 12
- Basement Bath(s): Yes
- Cumulative Days On Market: 12
- Tax Annual Amount: 398.21
- Roof: Asphalt
- Cooling: Window Unit(s),Wall Unit(s)
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Asoc. Provides: None
- Appliances: Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Parking Features: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
- Room Type: Family Room,Office,Recreation Room
- Community: Park,Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights
- Stories: 1.5 Story
- Directions: I-88 to Rt 31, south to Galena Blvd, west to Fordham, then south, or I-88 to Orchard Rd., south to Galena Blvd, east to Fordham, south to home.
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Elementary School: Freeman Elementary School
- Middle Or Junior School: Washington Middle School
- High School: West Aurora High School
- Township: Aurora
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- ConstructionMaterials: Frame
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath,Built-in Features,Historic/Period Mlwk,Open Floorplan,Granite Counters
- Asoc. Billed: Not Required
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address 12 S Fordham
- City Aurora
- State/county IL
- Zip/Postal Code 60506
- Country Kane
Overview
- Single Family
- 3
- 1
- 1440
- 1922
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