Kane County property record for 526 Watson St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,102 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-27-403-007 |
| Primary APN | 15-27-403-007 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 526 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-4820 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BIDWELLS ADDN LOT 5 BLK 17 LOT DIMENSIONS: 66 X 132 APPROX LOT SQ FT 8712 SUBDIVISION: SEC 27&34 N ASHLAND RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIDWELLS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| 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 | 526 WATSON ST, AURORA, IL 60505-4820 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $4,102.00 (+15.35%) | $62,807 (+9.39%) Land $9,227 Building $53,580 | $188,496 (+9.39%) Land $27,692 Building $160,804 |
| 2024 | $57,416 (+22.66%) Land $8,435 Building $48,981 | $172,317 (+22.71%) Land $25,315 Building $147,002 | |
| 2022 | $3,556.00 (+1.08%) | $46,808 (+7.41%) Land $6,877 Building $39,931 | $140,424 (+7.41%) Land $20,631 Building $119,793 |
| 2021 | $3,518.00 | $43,579 Land $6,403 Building $37,176 | $130,737 Land $19,209 Building $111,528 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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