Kane County property record for 608 Forest Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,284 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Apr 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $4,321 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-14-302-009 |
| Primary APN | 15-14-302-009 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,284 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,284 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 45.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 608 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-2220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GARFIELD PARK 2ND SUBDN : LOT 5 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARFIELD PARK 2ND SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 853300 |
608 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1995.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 FOREST AVE, AURORA, IL 60505-2220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199518024 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1080 / 128 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 7, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018023 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 Forest Ave was $4,321 with exemptions applied.
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 | $4,321.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $82,168 (+9.39%) Land $10,623 Building $71,545 | $246,603 (+9.39%) Land $31,882 Building $214,721 |
| 2024 | $75,115 Land $9,711 Building $65,404 | $225,435 Land $29,145 Building $196,291 | |
| 2022 | $1,949.00 (-47.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $61,236 (+7.41%) Land $7,917 Building $53,319 | $183,708 (+7.41%) Land $23,751 Building $159,957 |
| 2021 | $3,714.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,012 Land $7,371 Building $49,641 | $171,036 Land $22,113 Building $148,923 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 608 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 608 Forest Ave 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 |
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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 616 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Verizon, Watch TV.
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