1421 Garfield Avenue — Aurora, IL 60506
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Aurora, IL 60506

1421 Garfield Avenue

$595,000
2 beds · 4 baths · 2,428 sqft
Listed at $595,000 8 days on market $11,358/yr taxes
01About this home

Charming, One-of-a-Kind Custom Ranch in Aurora's Historic District - Just Blocks from Aurora University! Nestled in one of Aurora's most sought-after historic neighborhoods, just moments from Aurora University, this truly unique custom ranch offers an exceptional blend of character, craftsmanship, and modern updates. Originally built by a skilled craftsman builder as his personal residence, the home showcases remarkable attention to detail, including extensive built-in storage, cedar-lined closets, and an impressive primary suite complete with a spacious dressing room. Thoughtfully updated throughout, this home seamlessly combines timeless charm with today's conveniences. Recent improvements include a newer roof (2020), furnace (2022), updated electrical with new breaker panel (2022), updated windows and doors (2023), custom closet systems, a newer garage door, and over $170,000 in thoughtful improvements. The beautifully remodeled kitchen is a standout feature, offering crisp white cabinetry, a functional open layout, walk-in pantry with built-in coffee bar, abundant storage, and updated flooring-all complemented by a fresh, neutral color palette. The fully finished basement offers an additonal 2,000 sq. ft of living space with an additional bedroom, full bath, generous family room, and versatile flex space ideal for guests, entertaining, or a home office. With a separate entrance / exit to the lower level, this is an ideal inlaw suite, caregiver arrangement, or rent out as an apartment! Ample storage and utility areas provide practical functionality. Step outside to a professionally landscaped yard designed for both relaxation and entertaining. Enjoy evenings on the deck with dedicated hot tub space (2023), enhanced by exterior up-lighting, a new PVC fence, and added concrete features-all set against the backdrop of a peaceful pond with fountain, creating a truly idyllic setting. This meticulously maintained, one-of-a-kind home offers a rare opportunity to own a distinctive property in a highly desirable location-combining space, style, and setting in a way that is seldom available.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$595,000
List price
2,428
Square feet
2
Bedrooms
3 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1952
Year built
0.38 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$11,358
Annual taxes
Ranch
Style
8
Days on market
04Open houses
Sunday
Jun 14
5am–7pm
05Features
Heating
Natural GasForced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Gas Oven
Parking
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Vinyl SidingBrick
Equipment
CO DetectorsCeiling Fan(s)
Sewer
Public Sewer
06Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Freeman Elementary School
Aurora, IL
📍0.2 mi🚗1 min🚶4 min
M Middle school
Washington Middle School
Aurora, IL
📍0.9 mi🚗2 min🚶22 min
H High school
West Aurora High School
Aurora, IL
📍0.4 mi🚗1 min🚶9 min
  • Syrup Breakfeast & Lunch - Aurora 0.8 mi
  • Burger King 0.9 mi
  • McDonald's 0.9 mi
  • Subway 0.9 mi
  • Little Caesars 0.9 mi
  • Dairy Queen 0.9 mi
  • Yangon Oriental Store 0.7 mi
  • Jewel-Osco 0.8 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.9 mi
  • togo by BP 1.1 mi
  • Aldi 1.2 mi
  • Jefferson Park 0.4 mi
  • Rob Roy Park 0.8 mi
  • Edgebrook Park 0.8 mi
  • McCleery Park 0.8 mi
  • Lincoln Park 0.8 mi
  • Lincoln Park Playground 0.8 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.9 mi
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07History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 13, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Keller Williams Infinity
$595,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Keller Williams Infinity · Jennifer Slown · 630-803-2251
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12646734
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