1201 James St, Geneva, IL 60134 Property Records

Kane County property record for 1201 James St, Geneva, IL 60134

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.265 acres (11,550 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$300,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$9,783 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Mortgage
Sep 2021 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-03-306-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-03-306-012

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,372 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,744 sqft
1st Floor Area1,372 sqft
Basement Area1,372 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Lot Area11,550 sqft (0.265 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address1201 JAMES ST
CityGENEVA
StateIL
Zip60134-2021
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionHOMEWOOD ADD. - LOT 23 & ELY 1/2 LOT 22 BLK 2
Legal SubdivisionHOMEWOOD ADD
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number23,22
JurisdictionKANE IL
Township / Civil DivisionGENEVA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2021
Census Tract852607

Owner

Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address38W299 MAIN ST, BATAVIA, IL 60510-9738
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
GARY MARTIN REVOCABLE TRUST
Sep 14, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO
Dec 10, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 4, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202076945
Last Transfer DateSep 3, 2021
Transfer Doc0000069796
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKANE IL
Property Address1201 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2021
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000070066
DateSep 15, 2021
Instrument2021K070066
Lender
NameGARY MARTIN REVOCABLE TRUST
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressGENEVA, IL 60134
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateSep 14, 2021
Property Address1201 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2021
Document Number0000069796
Instrument DateSep 3, 2021
Instrument2021K069796
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address15959 GROVE HILL DRIVE, 15959, BATAVIA, IL

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address15959 GROVE HILL DRIVE, BATAVIA, IL 60510
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateDec 10, 2020
Property Address1201 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2021
Document Number0000076945
Instrument DateOct 2, 2020
Instrument76945
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 17, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$450.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address15959 GROVE HILL DR BATAVIA IL 60510, BATAVIA, IL 60510

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyKane County
County SubdivisionGeneva Township
MunicipalityGeneva City
Unified School DistrictGeneva Community Unit School District 304 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$9,783.00 (+17.81%) Homeowner's exemption$135,458 (+8.5%) Land $52,977 Building $82,481$406,537 (+8.5%) Land $158,995 Building $247,542
2024$124,846 (+18.38%) Land $48,827 Building $76,019$374,688 (+18.43%) Land $146,540 Building $228,148
2022$8,304.00 (+3.07%) Homeowner's exemption$105,460 (+3.86%) Land $41,245 Building $64,215$316,380 (+3.86%) Land $123,735 Building $192,645
2021$8,057.00 Homeowner's exemption$101,540 Land $39,712 Building $61,828$304,620 Land $119,136 Building $185,484

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemGENEVA
serves 21,247 people · EPA ID IL0890350
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead5 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 238 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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