Kane County property record for 828 Watson St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,533 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-27-457-008 |
| Primary APN | 15-27-457-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 888 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,260 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| 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 | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 828 WATSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-5254 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | H H EVANS 3RD ADDN : LOT 11 BLK 10 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 | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 854302 |
828 Watson St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2018.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 418 CLEVELAND AVE, BATAVIA, IL 60510-2720 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 21, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20187321 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 828 WATSON ST, AURORA, IL 60505-5254 |
| Document Number | 0000007321 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018K007321 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $128.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 418 CLEVELAND AVE, BATAVIA, IL 60510-2720 |
| Document Number | 0000007323 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018K007323 |
| Name | PERL MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 828 Watson St was $4,533.
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 | $4,533.00 | $69,416 (+9.39%) Land $8,588 Building $60,828 | $208,331 (+9.39%) Land $25,774 Building $182,557 |
| 2024 | $63,458 Land $7,851 Building $55,607 | $190,450 Land $23,562 Building $166,888 | |
| 2022 | $3,930.00 (+1.08%) | $51,734 (+7.41%) Land $6,401 Building $45,333 | $155,202 (+7.41%) Land $19,203 Building $135,999 |
| 2021 | $3,888.00 | $48,165 Land $5,959 Building $42,206 | $144,495 Land $17,877 Building $126,618 |
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 828 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.
The area around 828 Watson 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 |
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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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