Kane County property record for 856 Columbia St, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,142 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,541 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,508 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-23-326-037 |
| Primary APN | 15-23-326-037 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,142 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,324 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,142 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,142 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 7,541 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 856 COLUMBIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-2816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WOODRUFFS SUBDN LOT B LOT 17 LOT DIMENSIONS: 45 X 167.58 APPROX LOT SQ FT 7541 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODRUFFS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | B,17 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 853401 |
856 Columbia St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 COLUMBIA ST, AURORA, IL 60505-2816 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 856 COLUMBIA ST, AURORA, IL 60505-2816 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000024023 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017K024023 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33607 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Columbia St was $4,508.
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 | $4,508.00 | $69,030 (+9.39%) Land $5,823 Building $63,207 | $207,173 (+9.39%) Land $17,476 Building $189,697 |
| 2024 | $63,104 Land $5,323 Building $57,781 | $189,388 Land $15,975 Building $173,412 | |
| 2022 | $3,883.00 (+1.09%) | $51,109 (+7.41%) Land $4,339 Building $46,770 | $153,327 (+7.41%) Land $13,017 Building $140,310 |
| 2021 | $3,841.00 | $47,583 Land $4,040 Building $43,543 | $142,749 Land $12,120 Building $130,629 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 856 Columbia 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 856 Columbia 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 653 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Watch TV.
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