740 N Root St, Aurora, IL 60505
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OFF MARKET

740 N Root St
Aurora, IL 60505

Pigeon Hill
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,305 sqft

$300,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,116/mo*
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$300,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,116/mo*
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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,305 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Description

Cute as a button in a terrific location! This home has tons of charm! Spacious living room has neutral carpeting and a large picture window to let the natural light pour in. Eat-in kitchen offers easy-care wood laminate flooring, ceiling fan and tons of cabinets. 2 bedrooms on the first floor with adjacent full bath. Upstairs is the 3rd bedroom with built-ins and half-bath. Large partially finished basement features spacious rec room with built-in shelving, bar and huge wall of storage cabinets, plus additional storage in the laundry room. Outside is the large yard with patio and access to oversized 1-1/2 car garage with concrete driveway. Central A/C. NEWer American Standard furnace. NEWer water heater. NEW roof (2020). NEWer siding. Don't miss this one!
740 N Root St, Aurora, IL 60505 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,305 sqft single-family home in Pigeon Hill, built in 1952. It last sold for $200,000 on Nov 4, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $300,400, with a rent estimate of $2,690/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 740 N Root St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities
DryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPorch

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7492 sqft

Price History for 740 N Root St

DatePriceEventSource
11/04/2021$200,000Sold
N/A
07/15/2021$200,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11049023
05/04/2021$185,000PendingKeller Williams #11049023
05/03/2021$185,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11049023
04/29/2021$185,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11049023
08/07/2014$105,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Aurora

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$303K
$10.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$206
$7MoM
Available listings
328
15MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$3,819
Assessment$191,139
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 740 N Root St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
689 Aurora Ave, Aurora, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$160,000
09/16/25
3
1
1,111
689 N Lincoln Ave, Aurora, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$213,000
02/20/26
2
1
1,200
635 Adams St, Aurora, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$210,000
01/26/26
3
2
1,474
403 Edwards St, Aurora, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$274,000
09/23/25
5
2
1,418
615 Gates Ave, Aurora, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$235,000
08/18/25
4
1
1,600
960 Assell Ave, Aurora, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$270,000
08/19/25
3
1.5
1,000
913 Church Rd, Aurora, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$260,000
08/11/25
3
1
1,472
218 Forest Ave, Aurora, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$250,000
11/12/25
4
2
1,236
867 Church Rd, Aurora, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$140,000
09/30/25
3
1
1,092
617 Cleveland St, Aurora, IL
0.47
Single-Family Home
$161,000
06/03/26
4
1.5
1,400

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Pigeon Hill
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What Locals Say about Pigeon Hill

At least 48 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say parking is easy

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 77 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 49 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 44 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 17 % Say there are community events

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    "Quiet family oriented neighborhood with nice homes, easy access to roadways, and conveniently located shopping and food. "
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  • Valerioslexa89
    "we have banana split and Garfield park and in the summer we get magic shows. we have a grup if folks that walk around the neighborhood making sure that the people that live and don't live keep the neighborhood clean and hold living standards and most importantly report any vandalisum."
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    "I've lived in the neighborhood for the last 3 years and it's a very peaceful and quiet neighborhood. "
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