Kane County property record for 408 Howard Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,362 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,497 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-21-102-015 |
| Primary APN | 15-21-102-015 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,330 sqft |
| Basement Area | 650 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,362 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 78.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 408 HOWARD AVE |
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| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60506-3736 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEST PARK ADDN : LOTS 12 & 13 BLOCK 25 LOT DIMENSIONS: 78.5 X 132 APPROX LOT SQ FT 10362 SUBDIVISION: SEC 21-GALENA & NORTH RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST PARK ADDN |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,13 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 853100 |
408 Howard Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2023.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 408 HOWARD AVE, AURORA, IL 60506-3736 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000035812 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 408 HOWARD AVE, AURORA, IL 60506-3736 |
| Document Number | 0000035812 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023K035812 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 408 HOWARD AVE, AURORA, IL 60506-3736 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 408 Howard Ave was $2,497 with exemptions applied, down 6.2% from the year before.
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 West Unit School District 129 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,497.00 (-6.2%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $79,582 (+9.39%) Land $10,018 Building $69,564 | $238,842 (+9.39%) Land $30,066 Building $208,776 |
| 2024 | $2,662.00 | $72,751 Land $9,158 Building $63,593 | $218,340 Land $27,485 Building $190,855 |
| 2022 | $3,555.00 (-19.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,756 (+0.16%) Land $7,466 Building $50,290 | $173,268 (+0.16%) Land $22,398 Building $150,870 |
| 2021 | $4,441.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,666 Land $6,951 Building $50,715 | $172,998 Land $20,853 Building $152,145 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 408 Howard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
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 (1983) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1983 · tidal / storm surge |
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 408 Howard 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 | 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 498 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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