Kane County property record for 556 E Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3,968 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,042 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-22-457-018 |
| Primary APN | 15-22-457-018 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,968 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,557 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,589 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Street Address | 556 E GALENA BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-4464 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ANDERSON ADDN : LOTS 7 & 8 BLK D LOT DIMENSIONS: 132 X 132 APPROX LOT SQ FT 17424 SUBDIVISION: SEC 23 & PT SEC 22 RANGE CODE: 004 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 853601 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 556 E GALENA BLVD, AURORA, IL 60505-4464 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000037696 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Property Address | 556 E GALENA BLVD, AURORA, IL 60505-4464 |
| Document Number | 0000037696 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025K037696 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 514 W MAIN ST, ST CHARLES, IL 60174-1839 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
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 | $8,042.00 (+4.22%) | $123,139 (+9.39%) Land $20,458 Building $102,681 | $369,565 (+9.39%) Land $61,399 Building $308,166 |
| 2024 | $7,716.00 (+10.67%) | $112,569 (+22.66%) Land $18,702 Building $93,867 | $337,842 (+22.71%) Land $56,128 Building $281,714 |
| 2022 | $6,972.00 (+1.09%) | $91,770 (+7.41%) Land $15,246 Building $76,524 | $275,310 (+7.41%) Land $45,738 Building $229,572 |
| 2021 | $6,897.00 | $85,439 Land $14,194 Building $71,245 | $256,317 Land $42,582 Building $213,735 |
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 669 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile, Verizon, Watch TV.
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