Kane County property record for 526 5th Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,520 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,931 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-27-255-031 |
| Primary APN | 15-27-255-031 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,648 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,520 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 526 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-4756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GIFFORDS ADDN PT LOT 10 & PT LOT 11 BLK 1 LOT DIMENSIONS: 44 X 80 APPROX LOT SQ FT 3520 SUBDIVISION: SEC 27&34 N ASHLAND RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | GIFFORDS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 854301 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1603 ORRINGTON AVE, 450, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3880 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 201425116 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 30, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000090445 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $3,931.00 (+55.19%) | $60,202 (+9.39%) Land $4,537 Building $55,665 | $180,678 (+9.39%) Land $13,616 Building $167,062 |
| 2024 | $55,035 (+65.05%) Land $4,148 Building $50,887 | $165,171 (+65.12%) Land $12,449 Building $152,722 | |
| 2022 | $2,533.00 (-25.28%) | $33,344 (-20.6%) Land $3,381 Building $29,963 | $100,032 (-20.6%) Land $10,143 Building $89,889 |
| 2021 | $3,390.00 | $41,995 Land $3,148 Building $38,847 | $125,985 Land $9,444 Building $116,541 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 772 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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