DuPage County property record for 1611 Merle Dr, Aurora, IL 60502
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,193 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $740,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $15,766 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-07-208-006 |
| Primary APN | 07-07-208-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,193 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,743 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,588 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,605 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,550 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1611 MERLE DR |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60502-9631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | THE HARRIS FARM ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | THE HARRIS FARM |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NAPERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 846409 |
1611 Merle Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1611 MERLE DR, AURORA, IL 60502-9631 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMELAND MORTGAGE CO |
| Feb 11, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202449890 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 1611 MERLE DR, AURORA, IL 60502-9631 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1611 MERLE DR, AURORA, IL 60502-9631 |
| Document Number | 0000008578 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | R2026-008578 |
| Name | HOMELAND MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTMONT, IL 60559 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 1611 MERLE DR, AURORA, IL 60502-9631 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000015814 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | R2022-015814 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LEWISVILLE, TX 75057 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.37% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1611 Merle Dr was $15,766.
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| Municipality | Aurora City |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | Naperville Township |
| Unified School District | Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,766.00 | $224,429 Land $48,381 Building $176,048 | $673,287 Land $145,143 Building $528,144 |
| 2022 | $14,143.00 Homeowner's exemption | $174,660 Land $37,340 Building $137,320 | $523,980 Land $112,020 Building $411,960 |
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 1611 Merle Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2025 · 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 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 1611 Merle Dr 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 288 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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