Kane County property record for 196 N Root St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1,920 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,979 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,892 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-22-429-001 |
| Primary APN | 15-22-429-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,486 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,979 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 192 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Street Address | 196 N ROOT ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-2646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEILANDS SUBDN : LOT 1 LOT DIMENSIONS: 73 X 109.3 X 83 X 70.3 APPROX LOT SQ FT 7979 SUBDIVISION: SEC 23 & PT SEC 22 RANGE CODE: 002 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEILANDS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 853402 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 GLENVIEW AVE, AURORA, IL 60505-1818 |
| 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 East Unit School District 131 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,892.00 (+16.75%) | $74,905 (+10.71%) Land $11,716 Building $63,189 | $224,805 (+10.71%) Land $35,162 Building $189,643 |
| 2024 | $67,660 (+22.66%) Land $10,710 Building $56,950 | $203,061 (+22.71%) Land $32,143 Building $170,918 | |
| 2022 | $4,190.00 (+1.09%) | $55,159 (+7.41%) Land $8,731 Building $46,428 | $165,477 (+7.41%) Land $26,193 Building $139,284 |
| 2021 | $4,145.00 | $51,354 Land $8,129 Building $43,225 | $154,062 Land $24,387 Building $129,675 |
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 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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