522 James St, Geneva, IL 60134 Property Records

Kane County property record for 522 James St, Geneva, IL 60134 · Last verified July 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,158 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size0.193 acres (8,400 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$310,000 (Sep 2009)
Tax Bill$18,256 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2018 Mortgage
Jun 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-03-380-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-03-380-002

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,158 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,480 sqft
Basement Area1,322 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1916
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area8,400 sqft (0.193 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address522 JAMES ST
CityGENEVA
StateIL
Zip60134-2119
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionORIGINAL TOWN OF GENEVA - LOT 4 EXCEPT THE ELY 7 FT & LOT 5 EXCEPT THE WLY 56.5 FT ALL IN BLK 59
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL TOWN OF GENEVA
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number4,5
JurisdictionKANE IL
Township / Civil DivisionGENEVA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2015
Census Tract852608

Owner

Source: Kane County records · APN 12-03-380-002

Assessment roll updated December 26, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address522 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2119
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 19, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Jun 03, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ASSOCIATED BANK NA
Jan 12, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 22, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PROPER RATE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 02, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 02, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200967105
Last Transfer DateDec 11, 2020
Transfer Doc0000002546
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKANE IL
Property Address522 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2119
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 05, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000003239
DateJan 19, 2018
Instrument2018K003239
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 71203
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKANE IL
Property Address522 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2119
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 05, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000042627
DateJun 03, 2021
Instrument2021K042627
Lender
NameASSOCIATED BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressGREEN BAY, WI 54301
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 01, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.25%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Type Change DateJun 01, 2024
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change5.25%
Index1-Year CMT
Max Rate8.25%

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateJan 12, 2021
Property Address522 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2119
Document Number0000002546
Instrument DateDec 11, 2020
Instrument2546
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 29, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address522 JAMES ST GENEVA IL 601342119, GENEVA, IL 60134-2119

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKANE IL
Property Address522 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2119
Document Number0000077355
Instrument DateOct 22, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 21, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address522 JAMES ST GENEVA IL 601342119, GENEVA, IL 60134-2119

Mortgage

Document Number0000077355
DateDec 11, 2020
Instrument77355
Lender
NamePROPER RATE LLC
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 10, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated December 26, 2025 · Last verified July 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

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$18,256.00 (+10.98%) Homeowner's exemption
2024$249,958 (+23.12%) Land $48,827 Building $201,131$750,174 (+23.17%) Land $146,540 Building $603,634
2022$16,450.00 (+2.94%) Homeowner's exemption$203,025 (+3.86%) Land $41,245 Building $161,780$609,075 (+3.86%) Land $123,735 Building $485,340
2021$15,980.00 Homeowner's exemption$195,479 Land $39,712 Building $155,767$586,437 Land $119,136 Building $467,301

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kane County (17089C), updated October 8, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170898526082, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Central Geneva Historic District
listed 1979 · 68 contributing resources · NRIS 79000845

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 387 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
Metronet HoldingsFiber5,120 / 5,120
AT&TFiber5,000 / 5,000
XfinityCable2,000 / 250
VerizonFixed Wireless300 / 20
T-Mobile USAFixed Wireless100 / 20
AT&TDSL100 / 20

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