Kane County property record for 741 Lafayette St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,500 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,277 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-27-308-026 |
| Primary APN | 15-27-308-026 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,324 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 741 LAFAYETTE ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-5146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 25 BLK 1 IN H H EVANS 2ND ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | H H EVANS 2ND ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 854200 |
741 Lafayette St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 741 LAFAYETTE ST, AURORA, IL 60505-5146 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202030390 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 16, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000080010 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 741 LAFAYETTE ST, AURORA, IL 60505-5146 |
| Document Number | 0000030390 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020K030390 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $140.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 4TH AVE # 1ST, AURORA, IL 60505-5864 |
| Document Number | 0000030391 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020K030391 |
| Name | CITIBANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 741 Lafayette St was $3,277 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $3,277.00 Homeowner's exemption | $58,183 (+9.39%) Land $5,378 Building $52,805 | $174,619 (+9.39%) Land $16,140 Building $158,478 |
| 2024 | $53,188 Land $4,916 Building $48,272 | $159,628 Land $14,754 Building $144,874 | |
| 2022 | $2,838.00 (+2.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $43,360 (+7.41%) Land $4,007 Building $39,353 | $130,080 (+7.41%) Land $12,021 Building $118,059 |
| 2021 | $2,774.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40,369 Land $3,731 Building $36,638 | $121,107 Land $11,193 Building $109,914 |
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.
FEMA maps place 741 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 741 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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