Kane County property record for 243 Forest Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,460 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-15-427-012 |
| Primary APN | 15-15-427-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Street Address | 243 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-2134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | G WILDERS SUBDN TO AURORA : PT LOT 5 BLK 2 LOT DIMENSIONS: 66 X 132 APPROX LOT SQ FT 8712 SUBDIVISION: INDIAN TR-ILLINOIS-HIGH-R.R. RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | INDIAN TR-ILLINOIS-HIGH-R.R. |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 853300 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 FOREST AVE, AURORA, IL 60505-2134 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 | $2,460.00 (-24.12%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $77,352 (+9.39%) Land $12,175 Building $65,177 | $232,149 (+9.39%) Land $36,540 Building $195,609 |
| 2024 | $70,712 (+22.66%) Land $11,130 Building $59,582 | $212,221 (+22.71%) Land $33,403 Building $178,818 | |
| 2022 | $3,242.00 (-5.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,647 (+7.41%) Land $9,074 Building $48,573 | $172,941 (+7.41%) Land $27,222 Building $145,719 |
| 2021 | $3,444.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,670 Land $8,448 Building $45,222 | $161,010 Land $25,344 Building $135,666 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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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