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 backsplash. 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
Price:
$300,000
MLS #:
MRD12632719
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
auroraeola
Listed Date:
May 7, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,344
Year Built:
1927
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Schools
School District:
131
Interior
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Range Hood
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Heating
Natural Gas
Exterior
Architectural Style
Traditional
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Features
Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
Roof
Asphalt
Window Features
Screens
Financial
HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$4,385
Map
Community
- Address747 Watson Street Aurora IL
- CityAurora
- CountyKane
- Zip Code60505
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Aurora as of May 17, 2026
395
Single Family Listed
50
Avg DOM
11,768
Avg $ / SqFt
$30,816,312
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 747 Watson Street Aurora IL is a Single Family for sale in Aurora, IL, 60505. It is listed for $300,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,344 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1927. The current price per square foot is $223. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Aurora is $11,768. The average listing price for Single Family in Aurora is $30,816,312.
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747 Watson Street
Aurora, IL


