Kane County property record for 178 N East Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1,864 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,581 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Sep 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $4,119 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-23-304-021 |
| Primary APN | 15-23-304-021 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,674 sqft |
| Basement Area | 932 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,581 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 65.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Street Address | 178 N EAST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-3637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STEPPICKS SUB J S THOMAS : 2ND SUB & PT BL 13 STEPHE : NSONS ADDN LOT G BL 13 LOT DIMENSIONS: 65.5 X 131 APPROX LOT SQ FT 8581 SUBDIVISION: SEC 23 & PT SEC 22 RANGE C |
| Legal Subdivision | STEPPICKS SUB |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | G |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 853402 |
178 N East Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1995.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 N EAST AVE, AURORA, IL 60505-3637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199552942 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1124 / 863 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 24, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052942 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 N East Ave was $4,119 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 East Unit School District 131 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,119.00 Homeowner's exemption | $71,074 (+9.39%) Land $9,099 Building $61,975 | $213,307 (+9.39%) Land $27,308 Building $185,999 |
| 2024 | $64,973 Land $8,318 Building $56,655 | $194,997 Land $24,964 Building $170,033 | |
| 2022 | $3,513.00 (+2.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $52,237 (+7.41%) Land $6,781 Building $45,456 | $156,711 (+7.41%) Land $20,343 Building $136,368 |
| 2021 | $3,441.00 Homeowner's exemption | $48,633 Land $6,313 Building $42,320 | $145,899 Land $18,939 Building $126,960 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 N East Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 178 N East Ave 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 |
|---|
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 653 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Watch TV.
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