Kane County property record for 236 5th St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2,217 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,925 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,309 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-27-207-007 |
| Primary APN | 15-27-207-007 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,217 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,518 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,301 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,925 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Street Address | 236 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-4334 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHN SHORTS SUBDN N 1/2 LOTS 15 & 16 BLK 2 LOT DIMENSIONS: 50 X 118.5 APPROX LOT SQ FT 5925 SUBDIVISION: SEC 27&34 N ASHLAND RANGE CODE: 002 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN SHORTS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 853601 |
Source: Kane County records · APN 15-27-207-007
Assessment roll updated December 26, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 181 HIGHBURY DR, ELGIN, IL 60120-4571 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GREENSTATE CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202333675 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000025869 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 236 5TH ST, AURORA, IL 60505-4334 |
| Document Number | 0000042894 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025K042894 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 07, 2025 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 236 5TH ST, AURORA, IL 60505-4334 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 236 5TH ST, AURORA, IL 60505-4334 |
| Document Number | 0000033675 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023K033675 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 05, 2023 |
| Title Company | LAKELAND TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $165.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 181 HIGHBURY DR, ELGIN, IL 60120-4571 |
| Document Number | 0000033676 |
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| Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023K033676 |
| Name | GREENSTATE CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.37% |
Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated December 26, 2025 · Last verified July 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,309.00 (+5.41%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,088.00 (+13.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $67,635 (+26.77%) Land $6,040 Building $61,595 | $202,986 (+26.82%) Land $18,127 Building $184,859 |
| 2022 | $3,597.00 (+2.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,352 (+7.41%) Land $4,924 Building $48,428 | $160,056 (+7.41%) Land $14,772 Building $145,284 |
| 2021 | $3,525.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,671 Land $4,584 Building $45,087 | $149,013 Land $13,752 Building $135,261 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 8, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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: Benton Ridge Telephone Company, Metronet Holdings, T-Mobile USA, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 720 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | AURORA serves 183,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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