Kane County property record for 521 5th Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,206 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,131 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,755 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-27-327-021 |
| Primary APN | 15-27-327-021 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,206 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,244 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,131 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 66 ft deep x 92.9 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Street Address | 521 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-4725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GIFFORDS ADDN E 1/2 LOT 1 BLK 3 LOT DIMENSIONS: 92.9 X 66 APPROX LOT SQ FT 6131 SUBDIVISION: SEC 27&34 N ASHLAND RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | GIFFORDS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 854301 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 5TH AVE, AURORA, IL 60505-4725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 9, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000041371 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $3,755.00 (+18.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,500 (+9.39%) Land $8,526 Building $56,974 | $196,579 (+9.39%) Land $25,588 Building $170,990 |
| 2024 | $59,877 (+25.41%) Land $7,794 Building $52,083 | $179,703 (+25.46%) Land $23,391 Building $156,312 | |
| 2022 | $3,171.00 (+2.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,744 (+7.41%) Land $6,354 Building $41,390 | $143,232 (+7.41%) Land $19,062 Building $124,170 |
| 2021 | $3,104.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,451 Land $5,916 Building $38,535 | $133,353 Land $17,748 Building $115,605 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1996 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
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 734 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Watch TV.
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