Kane County property record for 533 Watson St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,662 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,504 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-27-402-020 |
| Primary APN | 15-27-402-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,674 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 5,662 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 533 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-4819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BIDWELLS ADDN N 22 FT LOT 10 & S 22 FT LOT 11 BLK 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIDWELLS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,11 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 854301 |
533 Watson St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 533 WATSON ST, AURORA, IL 60505-4819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201628360 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 533 Watson St was $4,504 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $4,504.00 Homeowner's exemption | $76,976 (+9.39%) Land $6,150 Building $70,826 | $231,020 (+9.39%) Land $18,457 Building $212,563 |
| 2024 | $70,368 Land $5,622 Building $64,746 | $211,188 Land $16,873 Building $194,316 | |
| 2022 | $3,902.00 (+1.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,366 (+7.41%) Land $4,583 Building $52,783 | $172,098 (+7.41%) Land $13,749 Building $158,349 |
| 2021 | $3,827.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,409 Land $4,267 Building $49,142 | $160,227 Land $12,801 Building $147,426 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 533 Watson St 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.
The area around 533 Watson St 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.
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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