Kane County property record for 561 N Root St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,988 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,118 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $44,000 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $4,670 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-22-227-012 |
| Primary APN | 15-22-227-012 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,234 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,118 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 76 ft deep x 80.5 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Street Address | 561 N ROOT ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-2542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | REISINGS ADDN : PT LOTS 11 & 12 BLK 2 LOT DIMENSIONS: 80.5 X 76 APPROX LOT SQ FT 6118 SUBDIVISION: REISINGS ADDN RANGE CODE: 002 |
| Legal Subdivision | REISINGS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 853300 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 N ROOT ST, AURORA, IL 60505-2542 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199753262 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000076116 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $4,670.00 (+17.84%) | $71,509 (+9.39%) Land $8,388 Building $63,121 | $214,613 (+9.39%) Land $25,174 Building $189,439 |
| 2024 | $65,371 (+25.32%) Land $7,668 Building $57,703 | $196,191 (+25.37%) Land $23,013 Building $173,178 | |
| 2022 | $3,963.00 (+1.1%) | $52,164 (+7.41%) Land $6,251 Building $45,913 | $156,492 (+7.41%) Land $18,753 Building $137,739 |
| 2021 | $3,920.00 | $48,566 Land $5,820 Building $42,746 | $145,698 Land $17,460 Building $128,238 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1996 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 |
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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 117 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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