Kane County property record for 159 S Fordham Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,702 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,505 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-20-427-026 |
| Primary APN | 15-20-427-026 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,702 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,172 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 159 S FORDHAM AVE |
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| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60506-4801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NEW DOWNER PLACE ADDN LOT 32 BLK 14 LOT DIMENSIONS: 50 X 150 APPROX LOT SQ FT 7500 SUBDIVISION: SECTION 20 RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW DOWNER PLACE ADDN |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 853900 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 S FORDHAM AVE, AURORA, IL 60506-4801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $6,505.00 (+11.01%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $103,592 (+9.39%) Land $15,171 Building $88,421 | $310,900 (+9.39%) Land $45,531 Building $265,369 |
| 2024 | $94,700 (+22.66%) Land $13,869 Building $80,831 | $284,214 (+22.71%) Land $41,624 Building $242,590 | |
| 2022 | $5,860.00 (+5.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $77,203 (+7.41%) Land $11,307 Building $65,896 | $231,609 (+7.41%) Land $33,921 Building $197,688 |
| 2021 | $5,561.00 Homeowner's exemption | $71,877 Land $10,527 Building $61,350 | $215,631 Land $31,581 Building $184,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 548 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · 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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