Kane County property record for 238 Forest Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 742 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,423 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-15-426-012 |
| Primary APN | 15-15-426-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 742 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,646 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 742 sqft |
| Basement Area | 742 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,620 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 162 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 238 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-2135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | G WILDERS SUBDN TO AURORA : PT LOT 11 BLK 1 LOT DIMENSIONS: 33 X 140 APPROX LOT SQ FT 4620 SUBDIVISION: INDIAN TR-ILLINOIS-HIGH-R.R. RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIAN TR-ILLINOIS-HIGH-R.R. |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 852907 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 FOREST AVE, AURORA, IL 60505-2135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2004161192 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023353 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 238 FOREST AVE, AURORA, IL 60505-2135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 238 FOREST AVE, AURORA, IL 60505-2135 |
| Document Number | 0000004473 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026K004473 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
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 | $2,423.00 (+13.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $45,105 (+9.39%) Land $6,197 Building $38,908 | $135,369 (+9.39%) Land $18,598 Building $116,771 |
| 2024 | $41,233 (+20.65%) Land $5,665 Building $35,568 | $123,748 (+20.69%) Land $17,002 Building $106,747 | |
| 2022 | $2,140.00 (+2.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $34,177 (+7.41%) Land $4,619 Building $29,558 | $102,531 (+7.41%) Land $13,857 Building $88,674 |
| 2021 | $2,084.00 Homeowner's exemption | $31,819 Land $4,300 Building $27,519 | $95,457 Land $12,900 Building $82,557 |
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.
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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 616 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Verizon, Watch TV.
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