Kane County property record for 228 Richards St, Geneva, IL 60134
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,847 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-03-184-007 |
| Primary APN | 12-03-184-007 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,212 sqft |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 228 RICHARDS ST |
|---|---|
| City | GENEVA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60134-1256 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WILCOXS ADD. LOT 6 BLOCK 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILCOXS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GENEVA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 852608 |
Source: Kane County records · APN 12-03-184-007
Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 RICHARDS ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-1256 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 04, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201521267 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Geneva Township |
| Municipality | Geneva City |
| Unified School District | Geneva Community Unit School District 304 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,847.00 (-2.25%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $120,268 (+5.12%) Land $31,961 Building $88,307 | $360,948 (+5.17%) Land $95,921 Building $265,027 | |
| 2022 | $9,051.00 (+5.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $114,406 (+3.86%) Land $26,998 Building $87,408 | $343,218 (+3.86%) Land $80,994 Building $262,224 |
| 2021 | $8,560.00 Homeowner's exemption | $110,154 Land $25,995 Building $84,159 | $330,462 Land $77,985 Building $252,477 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 8, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Holdings 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 462 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | GENEVA serves 21,247 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 5 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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