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$700,000
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729 W Downer Place

Aurora, IL 60506
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
5,500 Ft²
$5,003
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Experience the pinnacle of historic grandeur and modern luxury in this breathtaking home. Spanning an impressive 5,500 square feet across three fully finished levels, this architectural masterpiece, named and historically landmarked, Cooper House, has been meticulously preserved and thoughtfully updated to offer the ultimate turnkey lifestyle. The moment you step inside, the home's historic integrity shines through its original quarter-sawn hardwood floors, 9 foot ceilings, spacious foyer (20x12) and beautifully preserved detailed woodwork. The foyer is stunning with a grand staircase with custom woodwork and a large landing with built-in benches and fabulous leaded-glass windows. You will absolutely love the built-in china cabinet with recessed lights off of the foyer. There is a large living room with a beautiful fireplace with gas logs and loads of beautiful windows to highlight this room. Next, the formal dining room which is grand with an original crystal chandelier and custom wall moulding on every wall. This is the perfect place for entertaining! Venture through the adjacent French doors to a beautiful sun room with a faux fireplace and extensive windows overlooking the property. This is the perfect 'quiet room' in this home. Around the corner is an updated powder room under the staircase and a cozy family room with a more casual vibe. Next, the heart of the home is a new, state-of-the-art kitchen equipped with commercial grade SS appliances, custom handmade cabinetry, quartz tops, two deep sinks both with disposals, upper cabinets with recessed lights and a butler's/coffee bar with a wine/beverage refrigerator. Up the grand staircase you will find yourself in the 2nd large foyer with built-in cabinets and drawers for storage. The second level features 5 spacious bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet with custom organizers, and a primary bath with a newer vanity with dual sinks and a custom separate shower. There are four additional bedrooms and a gorgeous updated full bath with dual sinks, a soaker tub with custom tile work and a private shower and toilet. Next, the third floor reveals a fabulous finished bonus room complete with soaring open beams, a pool table, dry bar, two TVs, a sectional & tables that all stay. Additionally, there is an updated full bathroom, creating the perfect private retreat for a guest suite, media room, or executive office. The roof was replaced in 2023, there are two hot water heaters, both replaced in the past 3 years, two sump pumps that were installed in 2021, and the electric service upgraded with a new main panel and new sub panel (2021), with an existing secondary panel. The HVAC system, which heats and cools the 1st floor was replaced in 2018 and the central air for the 2nd and 3rd levels was replaced in 2022. There are new solid wood storm windows that were installed in 2025. The 2.5 car garage has an interior staircase for easy, extra storage. Outside, enjoy your own private oasis with an extensive stone patio with a bubbling fountain and a stone gas-piped fire pit. The yard is fully fenced-in and has a robotic lawnmower to make summer yard work a breeze. This home is truly one of a kind!
Unit Size
5,500 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
-
Price per sqft
$127
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,566
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1907

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1907
  • Effective Year Built: 1907
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 12
  • Bedroom Count: 5
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 12
  • Building Style: 28
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 8
  • Basement Area: 2,452
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 660
  • Parking Space Count: 2
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 102
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 19,800
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,980
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 1,000
  • Total Building Area: 7,588
  • Gross Building Area: 7,588
  • Building Area: 4,476
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 0
  • Heated Square Feet: 4,476
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: LAKES 2ND ADDN
  • Land Acres: 0000000455
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 0040
  • State Land Use Code: 0040
  • Legal Description 1: LAKES 2ND ADDN LOTS 9 & 10 BLK 10 LOT DIMENSIONS: 100 X 198 APPROX LOT SQ FT 19800 SUBDIVISION: SEC 21- W DOWNER PL RANGE CODE: 001

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Aurora West Unit School District 129
  • Census Tract: 853900

Geography

  • Section: 21
  • Parcel: 15-21-179-009
  • Block: 10
  • Lot: 9,10
  • Municipality: AURORA
  • Latitude: 41.7609
  • Longitude: -88.3346

    Address

  • Full Address: 729 W Downer Pl
  • Address - House Number: 729
  • Street Direction: W
  • Address - Street Name: Downer
  • Address - Suffix Type: Pl
  • State: IL
  • City Name: Aurora
  • Carrier Code: C050
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 4901
  • Zip Code: 60506

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $1,764,606
  • Tax Rate Code Area: AU005

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1364
  • Valuation Date: Nov 29, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 84
  • Final Value: 683,215
  • High Value: 776,420
  • Low Value: 590,010

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $616,288
  • Market Land Value: $81,951
  • Market Improvement Value: $534,337

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $205,347
  • Assessed Land Value: $27,306
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $178,041

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Oct 31, 2007
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Nov 13, 2007
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2007K113207
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Aug 14, 2001
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Jul 17, 2001
  • Previous Sale Amount: $290,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 729 West Downer Place built and last sold?
The property at 729 West Downer Place was built in 1907 and last sold on Oct 31, 2007 for $540,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 729 West Downer Place is $707,000.
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