Kane County property record for 514 James St, Geneva, IL 60134
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,912 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,020 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $518,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $11,884 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-03-380-013 |
| Primary APN | 12-03-380-013 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,892 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Lot Area | 10,020 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 514 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | GENEVA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60134-2176 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 2&3 BLOCK 59 |
| Legal Subdivision | GENEVA |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2&3 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GENEVA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 852608 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Central Geneva Historic District listed 1979 · 68 contributing resources · NRIS 79000845 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
514 James St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Kane County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 N SOUTH ELGIN BLVD, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-1756 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202331958 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000069893 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 514 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2176 |
| Document Number | 0000031958 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023K031958 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1035 ASTER LN, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-1750 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 N SOUTH ELGIN BLVD, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-1756 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 514 James St was $11,884.
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,884.00 | $164,548 (+8.5%) Land $43,345 Building $121,203 | $493,842 (+8.5%) Land $130,087 Building $363,755 |
| 2024 | $151,657 Land $39,949 Building $111,708 | $455,153 Land $119,895 Building $335,258 | |
| 2022 | $8,844.00 (+2.81%) | $105,934 (+3.86%) Land $33,746 Building $72,188 | $317,802 (+3.86%) Land $101,238 Building $216,564 |
| 2021 | $8,602.00 | $101,997 Land $32,492 Building $69,505 | $305,991 Land $97,476 Building $208,515 |
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.
FEMA maps place 514 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
The area around 514 James St 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 | GENEVA serves 21,247 people · EPA ID IL0890350 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 387 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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