128 James St, Geneva, IL 60134 Property Records

Kane County property record for 128 James St, Geneva, IL 60134

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details2,145 sqft · built 1903
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$190,000 (Oct 2025)
Tax Bill$10,053 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2024 Line of Credit
Oct 2025 Sale & Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-03-478-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-03-478-001

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,145 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area720 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1903
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1903
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address128 JAMES ST
CityGENEVA
StateIL
Zip60134-2242
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionGENEVA -ORIGINAL TOWN- NLY 60 FT OF LOT 5 BLK 55
Legal SubdivisionGENEVA
Legal Block55
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionKANE IL
Township / Civil DivisionGENEVA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2031
Census Tract852608

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address128 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2242
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 24, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
THE STATE BANK OF GENEVA
Oct 17, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
THE AMERICAN COMMERCIAL BANK & TRUS
Jun 14, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 17, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 17, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 9, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202540781
Prior Transfer DateJun 3, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000031018
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKANE IL
Property Address128 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2242
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2025
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000013471
DateApr 24, 2024
Instrument2024K013471
Lender
NameTHE STATE BANK OF GENEVA
TypeBank
AddressGENEVA, IL 60134
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term24 Months
DueApr 22, 2026
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate8.5%
Change FrequencyMonthly

October 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateOct 17, 2025
Property Address128 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2242
Document Number0000040781
Instrument DateOct 3, 2025
Instrument2025K040781
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2025
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$190.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address128 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2242

Mortgage

Document Number0000040782
DateOct 17, 2025
Instrument2025K040782
Lender
NameTHE AMERICAN COMMERCIAL BANK & TRUS
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateJun 14, 2022
Property Address128 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2242
Document Number0000031018
Instrument DateJun 3, 2022
Instrument2022K031018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 20, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5315 8TH STREET CT W, BRADENTON, FL 34207-3302

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$10,053.00 (+4.58%)$130,871 (+8.5%) Land $44,597 Building $86,274$392,770 (+8.5%) Land $133,845 Building $258,926
2024$9,613.00 (+8.57%)$120,618 (+18.38%) Land $41,103 Building $79,515$361,999 (+18.43%) Land $123,358 Building $238,640
2022$8,854.00 (+2.04%)$101,888 (+3.86%) Land $34,720 Building $67,168$305,664 (+3.86%) Land $104,160 Building $201,504
2021$8,677.00$98,102 Land $33,430 Building $64,672$294,306 Land $100,290 Building $194,016

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 387 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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