Home Details for 840 W Downer Place

This charming two-and-a-half-story home, built in 1910, is situated on one of Aurora's most picturesque streets within the University District. It features numerous updates, including a complete tear-off roof on both the house and garage in May/June 2022. The residence offers three bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, and a third-floor walk-up floored attic with potential for conversion into an additional bedroom, studio, or family room. Built-ins, big space with 3 great sized rooms, large bathroom, large closets in every bedroom. The home retains its historic charm with crown molding, lath and plaster walls, original brass fixtures, and decorative floor vents. Recent updates include a new vanity in the main bath and new central air in 2021, a new stainless steel refrigerator in 2019, a new stove and range 2025, a new dishwasher 2024, and washer in 2018. A new dryer was installed in 2017, refinished main level floors 2016 and tree removal were completed in 2025. The hot water heater was replaced in 2015/2016, and the carpet was removed in 2014. New pendant lighting has been added to the foyer and hallway. The previous owner installed a new furnace in 2018. New windows spring 2024, updated electrical panel summer 2021, new garage door and lift system fall 2025, fully updated kitchen summer/fall 2025 including counter tops, refinished cabinets with soft close doors and drawers, new back splash, new floors, and new sink. All three bedrooms boast walk-in closets and abundant natural light. The main bath also features a sizable walk-in closet, and both hallways offer built-in storage. The upper hallway includes an original built-in linen closet and access to the third-floor attic. The partially finished basement includes a large storage room, and newly finished office space (2025). The property also includes a two-car detached garage, newly sided in June/July, a cement driveway, and established perennial gardens. A children's playset is included with the home. This residence is conveniently located near schools, shopping, the train station, the Paramount Theatre, and all that Downtown Aurora has to offer!

• House Interior

  • Entrance Foyer
  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Built-in Features
  • Walk-In Closet(s)

• Parking

  • Garage Door Opener
  • Detached
  • Garage

• Cooling Information

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Central Air

• Heating Information

  • Natural Gas
  • Forced Air

• Basement

  • Partially Finished
  • Full

• Water Features

  • Public