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255 N Smith St, Aurora, IL 60505 Property Records

Kane County property record for 255 N Smith St, Aurora, IL 60505

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 860 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.248 acres (10,800 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$60,000 (Feb 2018)
Tax Bill$3,444 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-23-327-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-23-327-005

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area860 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,840 sqft
1st Floor Area860 sqft
Basement Area700 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area10,800 sqft (0.248 acres)
Lot Dimensions180 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address255 N SMITH ST
CityAURORA
StateIL
Zip60505-2845
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSHEDD & NOBLES SUB LOT 18 WOODRUFFS ADDN LOT 13 LOT DIMENSIONS: 60 X 180 APPROX LOT SQ FT 10800 SUBDIVISION: SEC 23 & PT SEC 22 RANGE CODE: 001
Legal SubdivisionSHEDD&NOBLES SUB
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number18,13
JurisdictionKANE IL
Township / Civil DivisionAURORA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract853401

Owner

255 N Smith St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2018.

Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address255 N SMITH ST, AURORA, IL 60505-2845
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 15, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 15, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 25, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20187520
Prior Transfer DateDec 30, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0000005889
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateFeb 15, 2018
Property Address255 N SMITH ST, AURORA, IL 60505-2845
Document Number0000007520
Instrument DateFeb 6, 2018
Instrument2018K007520
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$60.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address255 N SMITH, AURORA, IL 60505-2845

Mortgage

Document Number0000007521
DateFeb 15, 2018
Instrument2018K007521
Lender
NameSELF-HELP CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 255 N Smith St was $3,444.

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
MunicipalityAurora City
CountyKane County
County SubdivisionAurora Township
Unified School DistrictAurora East Unit School District 131 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,444.00$52,736 (+9.39%) Land $7,827 Building $44,909$158,271 (+9.39%) Land $23,490 Building $134,781
2024$48,209 Land $7,155 Building $41,054$144,685 Land $21,474 Building $123,211
2022$2,967.00 (+1.09%)$39,062 (+7.41%) Land $5,833 Building $33,229$117,186 (+7.41%) Land $17,499 Building $99,687
2021$2,935.00$36,368 Land $5,431 Building $30,937$109,104 Land $16,293 Building $92,811

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 255 N Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 255 N Smith St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemAURORA
serves 183,000 people · EPA ID IL0894070
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2025
Lead26 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 653 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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: Verizon, Watch TV.

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