471 Colfax Ave, Aurora, IL 60505 Property Records

Kane County property record for 471 Colfax Ave, Aurora, IL 60505

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	0.238 acres (10,359 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$59,000 (Jan 2014)
Tax Bill	$3,030 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-23-129-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-23-129-001`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	864 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,036 sqft
1st Floor Area	864 sqft
Basement Area	864 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Effective Year Built	Effective 1956
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	10,359 sqft (0.238 acres)
Lot Dimensions	165 ft deep x 62.8 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	308 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address	471 COLFAX AVE
City	AURORA
State	IL
Zip	60505-2860
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	WOODRUFFS 2ND ADDN : N 1/2 VAC ALLEY S OF & : ADJ ABOVE LOT 10 LOT DIMENSIONS: 62.78 X 165 APPROX LOT SQ FT 10359 SUBDIVISION: SEC 23 & PT SEC 22 RANGE CODE: 001
Legal Subdivision	WOODRUFFS 2ND ADDN
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	10
Jurisdiction	KANE IL
Township / Civil Division	AURORA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	853401

Owner

471 Colfax Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2014.

Source: Kane County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	471 COLFAX AVE, AURORA, IL 60505-2860
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 7, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 7, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 11, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2014888
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KANE IL
Property Address	471 COLFAX AVE, AURORA, IL 60505-2860
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 5, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000037551
Date	May 13, 2021
Instrument	2021K037551

Lender

Name	M & T BANK
Type	Bank
Address	GETZVILLE, NY 14068

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	294 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2045

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 471 Colfax Ave was $3,030 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,030.00 Homeowner's exemption	$54,399 (+9.39%) Land $9,200 Building $45,199	$163,262 (+9.39%) Land $27,611 Building $135,651
2024		$49,729 Land $8,410 Building $41,319	$149,247 Land $25,240 Building $124,007
2022	$2,624.00 (+2.42%) Homeowner's exemption	$40,540 (+7.41%) Land $6,856 Building $33,684	$121,620 (+7.41%) Land $20,568 Building $101,052
2021	$2,562.00 Homeowner's exemption	$37,743 Land $6,383 Building $31,360	$113,229 Land $19,149 Building $94,080

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 471 Colfax Ave 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.

Wildfire

The area around 471 Colfax 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 562 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile, Watch TV.

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