Kane County property record for 557 E Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 837 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,488 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $82,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,772 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-22-462-005 |
| Primary APN | 15-22-462-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 837 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,498 sqft |
| Basement Area | 661 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,488 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 557 E GALENA BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-4458 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THE NORTHERLY 66.5 FEET OF THE EASTERLY HALF OF LOT 1, AND THE NORTHERLY 69 FEET OF THE WESTERLY HALF OF LOT 1, ALL IN BLOCK G OF ANDERSONS ADDITION TO AURORA SUBDIVISION: SEC 27&34 N ASHLAND |
| Legal Subdivision | NDERSONS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 853601 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 262 PARADISE PKWY, OSWEGO, IL 60543-8244 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006112729 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000192369 |
| 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 | $2,772.00 (+15.36%) | $42,451 (+9.39%) Land $7,906 Building $34,545 | $127,404 (+9.39%) Land $23,727 Building $103,676 |
| 2024 | $38,807 (+22.67%) Land $7,227 Building $31,580 | $116,468 (+22.72%) Land $21,690 Building $94,778 | |
| 2022 | $2,403.00 (+1.09%) | $31,636 (+7.41%) Land $5,891 Building $25,745 | $94,908 (+7.41%) Land $17,673 Building $77,235 |
| 2021 | $2,377.00 | $29,454 Land $5,485 Building $23,969 | $88,362 Land $16,455 Building $71,907 |
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.
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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