Aurora is a historic river town that is situated 35 miles west of Cincinnati, Ohio, located in the Southeast corner of Indiana. Aurora was settled in the early 1800's and incorporated in 1845 and has strong historic connections to the Ohio River. Aurora is full of unique and historic buildings that preserve its older rivercity characteristics.
Infill Housing Program
City Ordinances
The Aurora Redevelopment Commission (ARC) is looking for prospective home builders and home owners looking to build. The ARC is offering 5 lots within the City at no cost, to the builder / owner looking to make the biggest investment.
Three lots are located on 5th Street and two on Market Street, featuring views of the mighty Ohio River. Homes must be single family residences and compliment the neighborhood character. Arrangements will be made for water, sewer, and gas hookups at no cost to you. Additional information can be found in the RFP Here.
Proposals due on August 5th, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST. Proposals should be submitted to the Aurora’s Mayors Office, either in person at City Hall, located at 235 Main Street, Aurora, IN, 47001, via email to dwalker@aurora.in.us or via mail to P.O. Box 158, 235 Main Street, Aurora, IN, 47001.
Documents & Forms
Offered Properties
164 Market Street
- Vacant lot, parcel identification number 15-07-32-402-047.000-003.
- Lot Dimensions, 82.5’ x 264’, 0.5 acres.
- Large lot, featuring views of the Ohio River. Retaining wall was rebuilt in November / December of 2021. Market Street is scheduled for a complete reconstruction, including new street, sidewalk, water line, storm water sewer, sanitary sewer, and gas line. Street work is anticipated to start in 2023 and complete at the end of 2024. Lot has been vacant for a while and needs vegetation cleaned up.
175 Market Street
- Vacant lot, parcel identification numbers 15-07-32-402-053.000-003 and 15-07-32-403-003.000-003.
- Lot Dimensions, 50’ x roughly 136’ (just under ¼ acre), also includes a 15’ strip adjoining.
- Smaller lot would promote less property maintenance for eventual resident, featuring views of the Ohio River. Structure was demolished in December / January of 2021 / 2022, foundation walls were left to prevent destabilization of the hill side. Market Street is scheduled for a complete reconstruction, including new street, sidewalk, water line, storm water sewer, sanitary sewer, and gas line. Street work is anticipated to start in 2023 and complete at the end of 2024. Lot has been vacant for a while and needs vegetation cleaned up.
311 Fifth Street
- Vacant lot, parcel identification number 15-07-32-103-175.000-003.
- Lot Dimensions, 53’ x 106’, 0.129 acres.
- Front of property is roughly 6 feet above the street. City would be willing to partner on rebuilding the retaining wall. Property sits just up the Street from iconic Hillforest Museum and blocks from the downtown entertainment district. Views of the river can be seen down looking down the street. The City is working on plans to improve 5th Street, likely 2024.
407 Fifth Street
- Vacant lot, parcel identification number 15-07-32-204-099.000-003 (formerly 407 Fifth Street - includes two lots, 227 and 228).
- Features a double lot each 53’ x 106’, 0.258 acres collectively.
- City is open to two houses or one. Front of property is roughly 4 feet above the street. City would be willing to partner on rebuilding the retaining wall. Property sits just up the Street from iconic Hillforest Museum and blocks from the downtown entertainment district. This property features some of the best views of Aurora, overlooking downtown, the terminal, and views of the bend in the Ohio River. The City is working on plans to improve 5th Street, likely 2024.
Additional information can be found on the Beacon Schneider GIS website and searching by parcel number.
