Kane County property record for 747 Watson St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,384 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-27-452-030 |
| Primary APN | 15-27-452-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,271 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 62.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 747 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-5245 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H H EVANS 3RD ADDN : LOT 4 BLK 7 LOT DIMENSIONS: 62.5 X 132 APPROX LOT SQ FT 8250 SUBDIVISION: SEC 27&34 N ASHLAND RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | H H EVANS 3RD ADDN |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 854302 |
747 Watson St is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Kane County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1233 THIMBLEBERRY BLVD, AURORA, IL 60506-6162 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202626472 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 747 WATSON ST, AURORA, IL 60505-5245 |
| Document Number | 0000026472 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202626472 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | ICE MORTGAGE TECHNOLOGY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $101,505.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000026473, |
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| Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202626473 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.63% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000026474, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202626474 |
| Name | ILLINOIS HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 10 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Rate | 6.36% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 747 Watson St was $4,384, up 4.2% from the year before.
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 | $4,384.00 (+4.23%) | $67,132 (+9.39%) Land $8,769 Building $58,363 | $201,477 (+9.39%) Land $26,318 Building $175,159 |
| 2024 | $4,206.00 | $61,369 Land $8,016 Building $53,353 | $184,181 Land $24,058 Building $160,123 |
| 2022 | $3,801.00 (+1.09%) | $50,030 (+7.41%) Land $6,535 Building $43,495 | $150,090 (+7.41%) Land $19,605 Building $130,485 |
| 2021 | $3,760.00 | $46,578 Land $6,084 Building $40,494 | $139,734 Land $18,252 Building $121,482 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 747 Watson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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.
No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 747 Watson St, 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 wildfire likelihood modeled here |
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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 641 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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