Kane County property record for 531 Watson St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,808 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,521 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-27-402-019 |
| Primary APN | 15-27-402-019 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,682 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 5,808 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Street Address | 531 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-4819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BIDWELLS ADDN W 44 FT LOT 11 BLK 18 LOT DIMENSIONS: 44 X 132 APPROX LOT SQ FT 5808 SUBDIVISION: SEC 27&34 N ASHLAND RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIDWELLS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 854301 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1308 BIG OAK TRL, AURORA, IL 60506-6303 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201374690 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000083538 |
| 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 | $4,521.00 (+15.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $77,228 (+9.39%) Land $6,150 Building $71,078 | $231,777 (+9.39%) Land $18,457 Building $213,319 |
| 2024 | $70,599 (+22.66%) Land $5,622 Building $64,977 | $211,882 (+22.71%) Land $16,873 Building $195,009 | |
| 2022 | $3,917.00 (+1.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,555 (+7.41%) Land $4,583 Building $52,972 | $172,665 (+7.41%) Land $13,749 Building $158,916 |
| 2021 | $3,841.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,585 Land $4,267 Building $49,318 | $160,755 Land $12,801 Building $147,954 |
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 |
|---|
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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