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1882 Victorian

Aurora, Illinois

Reconversion Incentives

Bedrooms: 5
Full Bath(s): 4
Stories: 2


Listing #: 805

• 1st Floor Bath
• Attic
• Den
• Dining room
• Foyer
• Kitchen
• Living room
• Study
• Sunroom
• 2 Car Garage
• Porch
• Built-in Bookcases
• Fireplace(s)
• Wood floors
• Screened Porch

This magnificent Stick Style Victorian is cleaned out and ready for your loving touch. It has been rented as a three unit for many years and qualifies for the City of Aurora's reconversion incentive program. This programs pays up to $53,000 to return the home to single family use. Everything you are looking for in a historic home is here; huge rooms, hardwood floors, beautiful staircase, back stair, library, sunrooms and much more. Because it has been divided into apartments, there is plumbing in all the right places for your flexible floor plan. Fifth bedroom/ first floor family room has water, perfect for wet bar or playroom sink. The home is located in the Westside National Register Historic District.

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This beautiful home was constructed in 1882 and was updated in 1907 and again in 1920. It features four bedrooms, a first floor family room/fifth bedroom, a library, four full baths, ten-foot ceilings and so much more. The home was divided into rental units, and is currently in need of restoration. Just imagine what you could do with this grand home!

* Front double doors open to large foyer with grand staircase
* Huge 30x23 living room with wood burning fireplace
* 18x12 dining room with built-in china case also features walk in closet
* 18x10 kitchen has marble fireplace with gas logs
* 12x12 library/office features built in bookcases
* First floor family room features sink perfect for conversion to wet bar
* Two upstairs bedrooms feature private full baths in addition to a full hall bath
* Second story sunroom/sleeping porch is great for studio or just as a “get away” space
* Lots of plumbing options make for flexibility in floor plan
* Could feature single story living with first floor full bath and laundry hook up
* Back maid’s stair
* Large walk up attic provides for ample storage
* Ten foot ceilings on first floor
* Oversized windows with original rolled glass make rooms light and bright
* Many vintage lighting fixtures
* Two story original town barn has room for cars and storage
* Property is eligible for City of Aurora Reconversion Incentive Program