Kane County property record for 438 Plum St, Aurora, IL 60506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,587 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,273 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,793 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-21-204-003 |
| Primary APN | 15-21-204-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,587 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,034 sqft |
| Basement Area | 819 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,273 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 87.9 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Street Address | 438 PLUM ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60506-2965 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOYTS ADDN : W 1/2 LOT 1 : BLOCK 10 LOT DIMENSIONS: 60 X 87.875 HISTORIC TANNER DISTRICT APPROX LOT SQ FT 5273 SUBDIVISION: SEC 21-GALENA & NORTH RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOYTS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 853200 |
438 Plum St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2024.
Source: Kane County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 PLUM ST, AURORA, IL 60506-2965 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 202443083 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043083 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 438 PLUM ST, AURORA, IL 60506-2965 |
| Document Number | 0000033496 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633496 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 PLUM ST, AURORA, IL 60506-2965 |
| Document Number | 0000033496, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633496 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 339 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2054 |
| Rate | 6.49% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 438 Plum St was $4,793.
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 | $4,793.00 | $72,543 (+9.39%) Land $6,264 Building $66,279 | $217,716 (+9.39%) Land $18,800 Building $198,917 |
| 2024 | $66,316 Land $5,726 Building $60,590 | $199,028 Land $17,185 Building $181,843 | |
| 2022 | $4,126.00 (+6.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $51,928 (+7.41%) Land $4,668 Building $47,260 | $155,784 (+7.41%) Land $14,004 Building $141,780 |
| 2021 | $3,868.00 Homeowner's exemption | $48,346 Land $4,346 Building $44,000 | $145,038 Land $13,038 Building $132,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 438 Plum 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 438 Plum 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 715 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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