Kane County property record for 74 N Root St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,229 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,016 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,773 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-22-451-008 |
| Primary APN | 15-22-451-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,229 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,522 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,293 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,016 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 74 N ROOT ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-3439 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROOTS ADDN S 38 FT N 49 FT LOT 3 BLK 8 LOT DIMENSIONS: 38 X 132 APPROX LOT SQ FT 5016 SUBDIVISION: SEC 23 & PT SEC 22 RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROOTS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 853601 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 74 N ROOT ST, AURORA, IL 60505-3439 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $3,773.00 (+12.93%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $73,776 (+9.39%) Land $5,890 Building $67,886 | $221,417 (+9.39%) Land $17,677 Building $203,739 |
| 2024 | $67,443 (+22.66%) Land $5,384 Building $62,059 | $202,410 (+22.71%) Land $16,158 Building $186,252 | |
| 2022 | $3,341.00 (+2.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $54,982 (+7.41%) Land $4,390 Building $50,592 | $164,946 (+7.41%) Land $13,170 Building $151,776 |
| 2021 | $3,244.00 Homeowner's exemption | $51,189 Land $4,087 Building $47,102 | $153,567 Land $12,261 Building $141,306 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 669 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: Metronet, T-Mobile, Verizon, Watch TV.
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