Kane County property record for 1159 Watson St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,020 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-34-252-058 |
| Primary APN | 15-34-252-058 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,608 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 416 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 1159 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-5643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LUCKS NEW ADDN : LOTS 43 & 44 BLK 3 & E 1/2 VAC ALLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | LUCKS NEW ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43,44 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 854302 |
1159 Watson St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2017.
Source: Kane County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1159 WATSON ST, AURORA, IL 60505-5643 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046394 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1159 WATSON ST, AURORA, IL 60505-5643 |
| Document Number | 0000046394 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 46394 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1159 WATSON ST AURORA IL 605055643, AURORA, IL 60505-5643 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1159 Watson St was $3,020 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Aurora Township |
| Unified School District | Aurora East Unit School District 131 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,020.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,892 (+23.46%) Land $9,227 Building $54,665 | $191,753 (+23.46%) Land $27,692 Building $164,061 |
| 2024 | $51,753 Land $8,435 Building $43,318 | $155,321 Land $25,315 Building $130,006 | |
| 2022 | $2,576.00 (+2.02%) | $42,191 (+7.41%) Land $6,877 Building $35,314 | $126,573 (+7.41%) Land $20,631 Building $105,942 |
| 2021 | $2,525.00 | $39,281 Land $6,403 Building $32,878 | $117,843 Land $19,209 Building $98,634 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1159 Watson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1983–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1159 Watson St 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 273 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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