Kane County property record for 838 May St, Geneva, IL 60134
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $169,000 (Jun 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $6,801 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-03-201-017 |
| Primary APN | 12-03-201-017 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,268 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 852 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Lot Area | 10,098 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 838 MAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | GENEVA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60134-1354 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1 FISHER ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | ANDERSON & FISHER |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GENEVA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 852608 |
838 May St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1998.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 MAY ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-1354 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 19, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199854202 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 838 MAY ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-1354 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 838 MAY ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-1354 |
| Document Number | 0000034597 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022K034597 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 478 Months |
| Due | May 25, 2062 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 838 May St was $6,801 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 | $6,801.00 Homeowner's exemption | $102,168 (+8.5%) Land $43,345 Building $58,823 | $306,627 (+8.5%) Land $130,087 Building $176,540 |
| 2024 | $94,164 Land $39,949 Building $54,215 | $282,605 Land $119,895 Building $162,710 | |
| 2022 | $6,770.00 (+3.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $87,087 (+3.86%) Land $33,746 Building $53,341 | $261,261 (+3.86%) Land $101,238 Building $160,023 |
| 2021 | $6,565.00 Homeowner's exemption | $83,851 Land $32,492 Building $51,359 | $251,553 Land $97,476 Building $154,077 |
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 838 May St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 838 May St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 428 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 |
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