Kane County property record for 838 Gillette Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,548 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Nov 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $5,212 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-16-402-014 |
| Primary APN | 15-16-402-014 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,548 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,124 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 838 GILLETTE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60506-2936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BAKER-MORTON ADD LOT 3 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAKER-MORTON ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 852905 |
838 Gillette Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 1995.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 W PARK AVE, AURORA, IL 60506-4060 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199565909 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1137 / 855 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 30, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000065909 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 Gillette Ave was $5,212.
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 West Unit School District 129 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,212.00 | $78,183 (+9.39%) Land $8,702 Building $69,481 | $234,643 (+9.39%) Land $26,116 Building $208,526 |
| 2024 | $71,472 Land $7,955 Building $63,517 | $214,502 Land $23,875 Building $190,627 | |
| 2022 | $4,626.00 (-2.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $58,266 (+0.84%) Land $6,485 Building $51,781 | $174,798 (+0.84%) Land $19,455 Building $155,343 |
| 2021 | $4,730.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,778 Land $6,038 Building $51,740 | $173,334 Land $18,114 Building $155,220 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 Gillette Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 838 Gillette Ave 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 672 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, T-Mobile, Watch TV.
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