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544 E Benton St, Aurora, IL 60505 Property Records

Kane County property record for 544 E Benton St, Aurora, IL 60505

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details3,589 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size0.092 acres (4,004 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$150,000 (Aug 2014)
Tax Bill$3,798 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-27-204-014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-27-204-014

Interior

Units4 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,589 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area4,004 sqft (0.092 acres)
Lot Dimensions77 ft deep x 52 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address544 E BENTON ST
CityAURORA
StateIL
Zip60505-4382
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionMERRITT & TOWNS SUBDN E 77 FT LOT 3 LOT DIMENSIONS: 52 X 77 APPROX LOT SQ FT 4004 SUBDIVISION: SEC 27&34 N ASHLAND RANGE CODE: 001
Legal SubdivisionMERRITT&TOWNS SUB
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionKANE IL
Township / Civil DivisionAURORA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract853601

Owner

Source: Kane County records, as of July 21, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1690 TIMBER LANE DR, MONTGOMERY, IL 60538-2926
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 7, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 7, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 21, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201438767
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateJul 14, 2026
Property Address544 E BENTON ST, AURORA, IL 60505-4382
Document Number0000029746
Instrument DateJan 14, 2026
Instrument202629746
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 23, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$1.01
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Tenant
Address1690 TIMBER LANE DR, MONTGOMERY, IL 60538-2926
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
MunicipalityAurora City
CountyKane County
County SubdivisionAurora Township
Unified School DistrictAurora East Unit School District 131 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,798.00 (+15.37%)
2024$53,161 (+22.66%) Land $10,875 Building $42,286$159,547 (+22.71%) Land $32,638 Building $126,909
2022$3,292.00 (+1.07%)$43,339 (+7.41%) Land $8,866 Building $34,473$130,017 (+7.41%) Land $26,598 Building $103,419
2021$3,257.00$40,349 Land $8,254 Building $32,095$121,047 Land $24,762 Building $96,285

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemAURORA
serves 183,000 people · EPA ID IL0894070
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2025
Lead26 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 720 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile, Verizon, Watch TV.

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