Kane County property record for 187 N Root St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $74,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,887 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-22-430-004 |
| Primary APN | 15-22-430-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,064 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 4,620 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 187 N ROOT ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-2645 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DOLES ADDN PT LOTS 2 & 3 BLK 30 LOT DIMENSIONS: 44 X 105 APPROX LOT SQ FT 4620 SUBDIVISION: SEC 23 & PT SEC 22 RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | DOLES ADDN |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 853402 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1062 COLORADO AVE, AURORA, IL 60506-2014 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201028866 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008834 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 East Unit School District 131 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,887.00 (+17.93%) | $59,530 (+11.86%) Land $6,264 Building $53,266 | $178,661 (+11.86%) Land $18,800 Building $159,862 |
| 2024 | $53,219 (+22.66%) Land $5,726 Building $47,493 | $159,721 (+22.71%) Land $17,185 Building $142,536 | |
| 2022 | $3,296.00 (+1.1%) | $43,386 (+7.41%) Land $4,668 Building $38,718 | $130,158 (+7.41%) Land $14,004 Building $116,154 |
| 2021 | $3,260.00 | $40,393 Land $4,346 Building $36,047 | $121,179 Land $13,038 Building $108,141 |
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 · 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.
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 669 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile, Verizon, Watch TV.
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