Kane County property record for 307 Watson St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $149,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,007 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-27-253-012 |
| Primary APN | 15-27-253-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,038 sqft |
| Basement Area | 930 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Street Address | 307 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-4436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HACKNEYS ADDN : E 80 FT S 16 FT LOT 1 & E : 80 FT N 34 FT LOT 4 BLK 7 LOT DIMENSIONS: 50 X 80 APPROX LOT SQ FT 4000 SUBDIVISION: SEC 27&34 N ASHLAND RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | HACKNEYS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,4 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 854301 |
307 Watson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 307 WATSON ST, AURORA, IL 60505-4436 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202175164 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007200 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 307 WATSON ST, AURORA, IL 60505-4436 |
| Document Number | 0000075164 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021K075164 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $149.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 9323 RICHMOND AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77063-3948 |
| Document Number | 0000075165 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021K075165 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 307 Watson St was $4,007 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $4,007.00 Homeowner's exemption | $69,361 (+11.33%) Land $5,730 Building $63,631 | $208,166 (+11.33%) Land $17,197 Building $190,969 |
| 2024 | $62,302 Land $5,238 Building $57,064 | $186,981 Land $15,720 Building $171,261 | |
| 2022 | $3,403.00 (+16.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,790 (+7.41%) Land $4,270 Building $46,520 | $152,370 (+7.41%) Land $12,810 Building $139,560 |
| 2021 | $2,929.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,286 Land $3,975 Building $43,311 | $141,858 Land $11,925 Building $129,933 |
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 307 Watson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 307 Watson 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 720 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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