Kane County property record for 705 Lafayette St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,808 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $82,500 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,788 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-27-308-015 |
| Primary APN | 15-27-308-015 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,795 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 5,808 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 705 LAFAYETTE ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-5146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H H EVANS 2ND ADDN S 44 FT & N 84 FT LOTS 1-3 BLK 1 LOT DIMENSIONS: 44 X 132 APPROX LOT SQ FT 5808 SUBDIVISION: SEC 27&34 N ASHLAND RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | H H EVANS 2ND ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 854200 |
705 Lafayette St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2013.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 LAFAYETTE ST, AURORA, IL 60505-5146 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201368584 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 20, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000058285 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 705 Lafayette St was $4,788.
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 | $4,788.00 | $73,324 (+9.39%) Land $5,917 Building $67,407 | $220,060 (+9.39%) Land $17,758 Building $202,302 |
| 2024 | $67,030 Land $5,409 Building $61,621 | $201,170 Land $16,233 Building $184,937 | |
| 2022 | $4,151.00 (+1.07%) | $54,645 (+7.41%) Land $4,410 Building $50,235 | $163,935 (+7.41%) Land $13,230 Building $150,705 |
| 2021 | $4,107.00 | $50,875 Land $4,106 Building $46,769 | $152,625 Land $12,318 Building $140,307 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 Lafayette St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 705 Lafayette St 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 |
|---|
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 734 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: T-Mobile, Verizon, Watch TV.
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