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738 Watson St, Aurora, IL 60505 Property Records

Kane County property record for 738 Watson St, Aurora, IL 60505

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Detailsbuilt 1900
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$159,000 (Apr 2024)
Tax Bill$4,388 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2024 Sale
Feb 2024 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-27-453-028

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-27-453-028

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900

Location & Zoning

Street Address738 WATSON ST
CityAURORA
StateIL
Zip60505-5246
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBIDWELLS ADDN LOT 8 BLK 5 AND PART OF LOT 3 IN H H EVANS 3RD ADDN AS DESCRIBED IN 2005K057786
Legal SubdivisionBIDWELLS ADDN
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number8,3
JurisdictionKANE IL
Township / Civil DivisionAURORA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract854302

Owner

Source: Kane County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address455 DAYWARD CT, AURORA, IL 60505-5001
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 11, 2024Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Feb 7, 2024Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 11, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 11, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 14, 2000
Deed Document Number202411884
Prior Transfer DateSep 15, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000004063
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2024: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeLimited Warranty Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateApr 11, 2024
Property Address738 WATSON ST, AURORA, IL 60505-5246
Document Number0000011884
Instrument DateMar 25, 2024
Instrument2024K011884
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 17, 2024
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$159.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3217 DECKER LAKE DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-3284

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address455 DAYWARD CT, AURORA, IL 60505-5001

February 2024: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateFeb 7, 2024
Property Address738 WATSON ST, AURORA, IL 60505-5246
Document Number0000004063
Instrument DateSep 15, 2023
Instrument2024K004063
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedFeb 20, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3217 DECKER LAKE DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-3284

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
MunicipalityAurora City
CountyKane County
County SubdivisionAurora Township
Unified School DistrictAurora East Unit School District 131 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,388.00 (+31.06%)$67,187 (+9.39%) Land $6,257 Building $60,930$201,642 (+9.39%) Land $18,779 Building $182,863
2024$61,420 (+22.66%) Land $5,720 Building $55,700$184,334 (+22.71%) Land $17,167 Building $167,167
2022$3,348.00 (+2.1%) Homeowner's exemption$50,072 (+7.41%) Land $4,663 Building $45,409$150,216 (+7.41%) Land $13,989 Building $136,227
2021$3,279.00 Homeowner's exemption$46,617 Land $4,341 Building $42,276$139,851 Land $13,023 Building $126,828

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims19 (1996–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 19
Most Recent ClaimSep 2022 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 7 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 7 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemAURORA
serves 183,000 people · EPA ID IL0894070
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2025
Lead26 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 772 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Watch TV.

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