Kane County property record for 838 6th Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $102,500 (Sep 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $5,893 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-02-127-015 |
| Primary APN | 12-02-127-015 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 838 6TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GENEVA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60134-1550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 12 16 SAMARITAN GENEVA |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTERN SAMARITAN |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GENEVA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 852500 |
838 6th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1995.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 6TH AVE, GENEVA, IL 60134-1550 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199554542 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1126 / 466 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 30, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000054542 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 6th Ave was $5,893 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $5,893.00 Homeowner's exemption | $89,602 (+8.5%) Land $31,740 Building $57,862 | $268,914 (+8.5%) Land $95,258 Building $173,655 |
| 2024 | $82,582 Land $29,253 Building $53,329 | $247,845 Land $87,794 Building $160,051 | |
| 2022 | $5,323.00 (+3.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $69,759 (+3.86%) Land $24,711 Building $45,048 | $209,277 (+3.86%) Land $74,133 Building $135,144 |
| 2021 | $5,158.00 Homeowner's exemption | $67,167 Land $23,793 Building $43,374 | $201,501 Land $71,379 Building $130,122 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 6th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2002.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2002–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 838 6th Ave 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 353 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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