Kane County property record for 1008 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,336 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $3,512 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-20-279-010 |
| Primary APN | 15-20-279-010 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,176 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,336 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1008 W GALENA BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60506-3754 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NEW DOWNER PLACE ADDN DESC BK 1920 PG 410 LOTS 2 & 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW DOWNER PLACE ADDN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 853900 |
1008 W Galena Blvd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1994.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1008 W GALENA BLVD, AURORA, IL 60506-3754 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199453732 |
| Deed Book / Page | 888 / 300 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 1008 W GALENA BLVD, AURORA, IL 60506-3754 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000011774 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026K011774 |
| Name | EARTHMOVER CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AURORA, IL 60507 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 23, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1008 W Galena Blvd was $3,512 with exemptions applied, down 11% from the year before.
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Aurora City |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Aurora Township |
| Unified School District | Aurora West Unit School District 129 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,512.00 (-11.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $63,288 (+9.39%) Land $8,926 Building $54,362 | $189,940 (+9.39%) Land $26,789 Building $163,151 |
| 2024 | $3,947.00 | $57,856 Land $8,160 Building $49,696 | $173,637 Land $24,490 Building $149,148 |
| 2022 | $3,644.00 (+5.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,166 (+7.41%) Land $6,652 Building $40,514 | $141,498 (+7.41%) Land $19,956 Building $121,542 |
| 2021 | $3,463.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,912 Land $6,193 Building $37,719 | $131,736 Land $18,579 Building $113,157 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1008 W Galena Blvd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1008 W Galena Blvd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AURORA serves 183,000 people · EPA ID IL0894070 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 26 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 593 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile, Watch TV.
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