Kane County property record for 281 Oakview Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,940 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,414 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-24-328-001 |
| Primary APN | 15-24-328-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,940 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Street Address | 281 OAKVIEW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-3172 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OGDEN GARDENS : LOT 509 LOT DIMENSIONS: 45 X 132 APPROX LOT SQ FT 5940 SUBDIVISION: LIBERTY-NY-EASTRN-HILLSIDE RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIBERTY-NY-EASTRN-HILLSIDE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 509 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 852904 |
281 Oakview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2005.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 OAKVIEW AVE, AURORA, IL 60505-3172 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005138933 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Oakview Ave was $2,414 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| 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 | $2,414.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,683 (+9.39%) Land $4,478 Building $48,205 | $158,112 (+9.39%) Land $13,439 Building $144,673 |
| 2024 | $48,161 Land $4,094 Building $44,067 | $144,541 Land $12,287 Building $132,254 | |
| 2022 | $1,906.00 (+1.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $37,681 (+7.41%) Land $3,338 Building $34,343 | $113,043 (+7.41%) Land $10,014 Building $103,029 |
| 2021 | $1,869.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,082 Land $3,108 Building $31,974 | $105,246 Land $9,324 Building $95,922 |
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.
FEMA maps place 281 Oakview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 13 (1979–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2001 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 281 Oakview Ave 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 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 | OGDEN GARDENS SUBDIVISION private · serves 420 people · EPA ID IL0895400 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | AURORA |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 328 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 |
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