Kane County property record for 715 Watson St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,242 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $147,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,267 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-27-452-022 |
| Primary APN | 15-27-452-022 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,242 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,268 sqft |
| Basement Area | 702 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,280 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 715 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-5245 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BIDWELLS ADDN : S 30 FT LOT 14 & N 10 FT : LOT 13 BLK 6 LOT DIMENSIONS: 40 X 132 APPROX LOT SQ FT 5280 SUBDIVISION: SEC 27&34 N ASHLAND RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | BIDWELLS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,13 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 854302 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 715 WATSON ST, AURORA, IL 60505-5245 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 23, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2004136394 |
| 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 | $3,267.00 (+15.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $58,027 (+9.39%) Land $5,614 Building $52,413 | $174,151 (+9.39%) Land $16,849 Building $157,302 |
| 2024 | $53,046 (+22.67%) Land $5,132 Building $47,914 | $159,202 (+22.72%) Land $15,402 Building $143,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,829.00 (+2.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $43,244 (+7.41%) Land $4,183 Building $39,061 | $129,732 (+7.41%) Land $12,549 Building $117,183 |
| 2021 | $2,765.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40,260 Land $3,894 Building $36,366 | $120,780 Land $11,682 Building $109,098 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (1996–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 19 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 772 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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