Kane County property record for 521 Richards St, Geneva, IL 60134
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,089 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Oct 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $7,212 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-03-178-002 |
| Primary APN | 12-03-178-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,089 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,815 sqft |
| Basement Area | 726 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1893 |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Street Address | 521 RICHARDS ST |
|---|---|
| City | GENEVA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60134-1225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2, BLK 4, ELMWOOD ADDN TO GENEVA |
| Legal Subdivision | ELMWOOD ADDN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GENEVA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 852608 |
521 Richards St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2003.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 RICHARDS ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-1225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003183692 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 26, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000078775 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Richards St was $7,212.
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 | $7,212.00 | $99,859 (+8.5%) Land $39,010 Building $60,849 | $299,697 (+8.5%) Land $117,077 Building $182,620 |
| 2024 | $92,036 Land $35,954 Building $56,082 | $276,218 Land $107,905 Building $168,313 | |
| 2022 | $6,491.00 (+2.82%) | $77,745 (+3.86%) Land $30,371 Building $47,374 | $233,235 (+3.86%) Land $91,113 Building $142,122 |
| 2021 | $6,313.00 | $74,855 Land $29,242 Building $45,613 | $224,565 Land $87,726 Building $136,839 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 Richards 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 521 Richards 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 |
|---|
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 462 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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