616 James St, Geneva, IL 60134 Property Records

Kane County property record for 616 James St, Geneva, IL 60134

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,581 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.207 acres (9,000 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$385,000 (Jun 2010)
Tax Bill$13,597 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Line of Credit
Nov 2021 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-03-379-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-03-379-003

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,581 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,187 sqft
Basement Area606 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1924
Lot Area9,000 sqft (0.207 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemRadiant
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address616 JAMES ST
CityGENEVA
StateIL
Zip60134-2121
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 3 BLK 60 IN ORIGINAL TOWN OF GENEVA
Legal SubdivisionGENEVA
Legal Block60
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionKANE IL
Township / Civil DivisionGENEVA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract852608

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Central Geneva Historic District (Boundary Increase)
listed 2017 · 33 contributing resources · NRIS 16000897

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

Owner

Source: Kane County records, as of July 21, 2026

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

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address616 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2121
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 29, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST AMERICAN BANK
Nov 3, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST CO
Sep 18, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
US BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 16, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 16, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 8, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201038473
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKANE IL
Property Address616 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2121
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 8, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000088788
DateNov 29, 2021
Instrument2021K088788
Lender
NameFIRST AMERICAN BANK
TypeBank
AddressHAMPSHIRE, IL 60140
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term121 Months
DueDec 1, 2031
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

November 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateNov 3, 2021
Property Address616 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2121
Document Number0000082840
Instrument DateSep 9, 2021
Instrument2021K082840
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address616 JAMES ST, 616, GENEVA, IL 60134-2121

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address616 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2121
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKANE IL
Property Address616 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2121
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000048674
DateSep 18, 2017
Instrument2017K048674
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45202
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueAug 23, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025

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$13,597.00 (+20.13%)
2024$173,513 (+18.38%) Land $48,827 Building $124,686$520,747 (+18.43%) Land $146,540 Building $374,208
2022$11,319.00 (+3.14%) Homeowner's exemption$146,570 (+3.86%) Land $41,245 Building $105,325$439,710 (+3.86%) Land $123,735 Building $315,975
2021$10,974.00 Homeowner's exemption$141,123 Land $39,712 Building $101,411$423,369 Land $119,136 Building $304,233

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.

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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