OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING! Great chance for buyers, rehabbers or investors willing to put some sweat equity into a home with amazing potential! All brick home on Downer Place in the heart of West Aurora on a rare approx 1/2 acre lot features beautiful original architectural details, charm & character. Welcoming front porch. Amazing woodwork includes extensive trim, hardwood floors, built-ins & mouldings. Wonderful space with larger rooms. Kitchen with island, granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Off the foyer is a large living room with built-ins, fireplace & crown moulding. The dining room features crown moulding, wood panel moulding, beamed ceiling detail, beautiful built-ins, stained glass detail & hardwood flooring. French doors in the dining room lead to the wonderful heated sun room. 1st floor den/office with built-in bookcase is located just off the foyer & has access to the back hallway. 1st floor powder room. 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor, as well as the recently updated full bath. All bedrooms feature hardwood flooring. Several bedrooms have walk-in closets. 2nd floor hallway features hardwood flooring, walk-in closet & built-in cabinetry. Also in the 2nd floor hallway is access to the walk-up attic. Unfinished basement with storage room & 1/2 bath (stool: not counted in bathroom count). Water softener is rented. Newer concrete driveway leads to the 3 car garage with newer garage roof. Newer deck. Additional recent improvements: New Dryer 2025, New Furnace 2024, Soffits & Gutters 2024, New Water Heater 2018, New Washer 2017. Ideal location ~ close to schools including Aurora University, Lincoln Park, local elementary schools, local high schools, shopping, dining, Paramount Theatre, Metra & tollway. The property needs work ~ bring your ideas & make this your own. Sold AS-IS.