Kane County property record for 961 2nd Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 900 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $39,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,036 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-26-134-013 |
| Primary APN | 15-26-134-013 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,507 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 961 2ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | AURORA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60505-3727 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HAENI & ALSCHULERS ADDN : LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAENI&ALSCHULERS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | AURORA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 853602 |
961 2nd Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2018.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 219 N KENDALL ST, AURORA, IL 60505-3062 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 20124872 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012884 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 961 2ND AVE, AURORA, IL 60505-3727 |
| Document Number | 0000012884 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12884 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 219 N KENDALL ST AURORA IL 605053062, AURORA, IL 60505-3062 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 961 2nd Ave was $4,036.
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 | $4,036.00 | $61,809 (+9.39%) Land $6,904 Building $54,905 | $185,501 (+9.39%) Land $20,720 Building $164,781 |
| 2024 | $56,503 Land $6,311 Building $50,192 | $169,577 Land $18,941 Building $150,636 | |
| 2022 | $3,499.00 (+1.07%) | $46,063 (+7.41%) Land $5,145 Building $40,918 | $138,189 (+7.41%) Land $15,435 Building $122,754 |
| 2021 | $3,462.00 | $42,885 Land $4,790 Building $38,095 | $128,655 Land $14,370 Building $114,285 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 961 2nd 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 961 2nd 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 492 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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