1168 Douglas Ave, Aurora, IL 60505 Property Records

Kane County property record for 1168 Douglas Ave, Aurora, IL 60505

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	0.193 acres (8,400 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$60,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$3,401 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2018 Foreclosure Feb 2017 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-34-151-044`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-34-151-044`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,170 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,946 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,170 sqft
Basement Area	1,060 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Effective Year Built	Effective 1948
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	8,400 sqft (0.193 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Enclosed Porch

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1168 DOUGLAS AVE
City	AURORA
State	IL
Zip	60505-5505
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	H H EVANS 5TH ADDN : LOT 15 BLOCK 8 & PT VAC : ALLEY ADJ LOT DIMENSIONS: 60 X 140 APPROX LOT SQ FT 8400 SUBDIVISION: ASHLND-MONT-HOWELL-DOUGLAS RANGE CODE: 001
Legal Subdivision	ASHLND-MONT-HOWELL-DOUGLAS
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	15
Jurisdiction	KANE IL
Township / Civil Division	AURORA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4006
Census Tract	854100

Owner

1168 Douglas Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.

Source: Kane County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1168 DOUGLAS AVE, AURORA, IL 60505-5505
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 23, 2018	Grant Deed, Foreclosure · Conventional with PMI KATHLEEN M TAFT
Feb 17, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 23, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 23, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201823944
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 20, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000023944
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2018: Grant Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KANE IL
Recording Date	May 23, 2018
Property Address	1168 DOUGLAS AVE, AURORA, IL 60505-5505
Document Number	0000023944
Instrument Date	Apr 20, 2018
Instrument	23944
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jun 14, 2018
Title Company	LAKELAND TITLE SERVICES

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$90.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1168 DOUGLAS AVE AURORA IL 605055505, AURORA, IL 60505-5505

Mortgage

Document Number	23945
Date	May 23, 2018
Instrument	23945

Lender

Name	KATHLEEN M TAFT

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	24 Months
Due	May 22, 2020

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KANE IL
Recording Date	Feb 17, 2017
Property Address	1168 DOUGLAS AVE, AURORA, IL 60505-5505
Document Number	0000009221
Instrument Date	Dec 8, 2016
Instrument	9221
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	1168 DOUGLAS AVE AURORA IL 605055505, AURORA, IL 60505-5505

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1168 Douglas Ave was $3,401 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
Municipality	Aurora City
County	Kane County
County Subdivision	Aurora Township
Unified School District	Aurora East Unit School District 131 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,401.00 Homeowner's exemption	$60,085 (+9.39%) Land $11,086 Building $48,999	$180,327 (+9.39%) Land $33,271 Building $147,056
2024		$54,927 Land $10,134 Building $44,793	$164,847 Land $30,414 Building $134,433
2022	$2,792.00 (+2.35%) Homeowner's exemption	$42,751 (+7.41%) Land $8,262 Building $34,489	$128,253 (+7.41%) Land $24,786 Building $103,467
2021	$2,728.00 Homeowner's exemption	$39,802 Land $7,692 Building $32,110	$119,406 Land $23,076 Building $96,330

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1168 Douglas Ave 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1168 Douglas Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 466 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Metronet, T-Mobile, Watch TV.

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