Kane County property record for 842 Bowditch Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,212 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jun 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,329 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-28-301-013 |
| Primary APN | 15-28-301-013 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,212 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,776 sqft |
| Basement Area | 904 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Street Address | 842 BOWDITCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60506-5919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTH END ADDN LOT 27 BLK 22 LOT DIMENSIONS: 40 X 135 APPROX LOT SQ FT 5400 SUBDIVISION: RUSS & SOUTH END RANGE CODE: 001 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUSS&SOUTH END |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 854002 |
842 Bowditch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2002.
Source: Kane County records, as of September 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 842 BOWDITCH AVE, AURORA, IL 60506-5919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 18, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200276260 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 2, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000129730 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 842 BOWDITCH AVE, AURORA, IL 60506-5919 |
| Document Number | 0000037038 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202637038 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 842 BOWDITCH AVE, AURORA, IL 60506-5919 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 842 Bowditch Ave was $4,329.
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 | $4,329.00 | $58,288 (+9.39%) Land $6,703 Building $51,585 | $174,934 (+9.39%) Land $20,117 Building $154,817 |
| 2024 | $53,285 Land $6,128 Building $47,157 | $159,919 Land $18,391 Building $141,528 | |
| 2022 | $3,845.00 (+4.09%) | $43,439 (+7.41%) Land $4,995 Building $38,444 | $130,317 (+7.41%) Land $14,985 Building $115,332 |
| 2021 | $3,694.00 | $40,442 Land $4,650 Building $35,792 | $121,326 Land $13,950 Building $107,376 |
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 842 Bowditch Ave 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 842 Bowditch 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 329 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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