Kane County property record for 1538 Plum St, Aurora, IL 60506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,796 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $91,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,643 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-20-126-011 |
| Primary APN | 15-20-126-011 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,840 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,796 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1538 PLUM ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60506-3567 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WESTGATE PARK 2ND ADDN : LOT 88 LOT DIMENSIONS: 60X163.27X61.5X127.29 APPROX LOT SQ FT 9796 SUBDIVISION: SECTION 20 RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTGATE PARK 2ND ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 88 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 853006 |
1538 Plum St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Kane County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 PLUM ST, AURORA, IL 60506-3567 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201382685 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000200510 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1538 Plum St was $5,643 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $5,643.00 Homeowner's exemption | $83,979 (+9.39%) Land $12,141 Building $71,838 | $252,038 (+9.39%) Land $36,438 Building $215,600 |
| 2024 | $76,770 Land $11,099 Building $65,671 | $230,402 Land $33,310 Building $197,092 | |
| 2022 | $5,008.00 (+4.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,585 (+7.41%) Land $9,048 Building $53,537 | $187,755 (+7.41%) Land $27,144 Building $160,611 |
| 2021 | $4,775.00 Homeowner's exemption | $58,268 Land $8,424 Building $49,844 | $174,804 Land $25,272 Building $149,532 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1538 Plum St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1538 Plum St 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.
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 534 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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