Kane County property record for 1163 Watson St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $169,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,581 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-34-252-059 |
| Primary APN | 15-34-252-059 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,901 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Basement Area | 405 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 1163 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-5643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LUCKS NEW ADDN LOTS 45 & 46 BLK 3 & PT VAC ALLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | LUCKS NEW ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45,46 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 854302 |
1163 Watson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2005.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1163 WATSON ST, AURORA, IL 60505-5643 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005110653 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1163 Watson St was $3,581 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 | $3,581.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,282 (+26.8%) Land $9,227 Building $65,055 | $222,935 (+26.8%) Land $27,692 Building $195,243 |
| 2024 | $58,582 Land $8,435 Building $50,147 | $175,816 Land $25,315 Building $150,501 | |
| 2022 | $2,512.00 (+1.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,758 (+7.41%) Land $6,877 Building $40,881 | $143,274 (+7.41%) Land $20,631 Building $122,643 |
| 2021 | $2,472.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,464 Land $6,403 Building $38,061 | $133,392 Land $19,209 Building $114,183 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1163 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 1163 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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