Kane County property record for 450 Rathbone Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $147,500 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $589 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage Mar 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-28-326-018 |
| Primary APN | 15-28-326-018 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
|---|
| Street Address | 401 RATHBONE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60506-5936 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | SOUTH END ADDN : LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH END ADDN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 854700 |
450 Rathbone Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 RATHBONE AVE, AURORA, IL 60506-5936 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage RAYMOND MERTENS |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| May 29, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201824539 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008355 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 450 RATHBONE AVE, AURORA, IL 60506-5937 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000012592 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023K012592 |
| Name | RAYMOND MERTENS |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 38397 N DREXEL BLVD, ANTIOCH, IL 60002 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 57 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2028 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 450 RATHBONE AVE, AURORA, IL 60506-5937 |
| Document Number | 0000008355 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023K008355 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 RATHBONE AVE, AURORA, IL 60506-5936 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 450 RATHBONE AVE, AURORA, IL 60506-5937 |
| Document Number | 0000024539 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018K024539 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $147.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | IL 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 560 OAK CREEK DR, YORKVILLE, IL 00000 |
| Document Number | 0000024580 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018K024580 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.37% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 450 Rathbone Ave was $589.
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 | $589.00 | $7,938 (+9.38%) Land $7,938 | $23,824 (+9.38%) Land $23,824 |
| 2024 | $7,257 Land $7,257 | $21,780 Land $21,780 | |
| 2022 | $523.00 (+3.98%) | $5,916 (+7.41%) Land $5,916 | $17,748 (+7.41%) Land $17,748 |
| 2021 | $503.00 | $5,508 Land $5,508 | $16,524 Land $16,524 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 450 Rathbone Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1980–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 450 Rathbone 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 |
|---|
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 245 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Verizon, Watch TV.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures