Kane County property record for 704 N Root St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,485 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,242 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $208,087 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,377 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-15-430-031 |
| Primary APN | 15-15-430-031 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,485 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,210 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,485 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,485 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,242 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 704 N ROOT ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-2147 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LEWIS WILDER ADDN PT LOTS 7 & 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWIS WILDER ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| 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 | 704 N ROOT ST, AURORA, IL 60505-2147 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201353630 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000048798 |
| 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 | $4,377.00 (+15.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,019 (+9.39%) Land $8,302 Building $66,717 | $225,147 (+9.39%) Land $24,916 Building $200,231 |
| 2024 | $68,579 (+22.66%) Land $7,589 Building $60,990 | $205,819 (+22.71%) Land $22,776 Building $183,043 | |
| 2022 | $3,791.00 (+1.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $55,908 (+7.41%) Land $6,187 Building $49,721 | $167,724 (+7.41%) Land $18,561 Building $149,163 |
| 2021 | $3,717.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,051 Land $5,760 Building $46,291 | $156,153 Land $17,280 Building $138,873 |
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 · 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.
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 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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