Kane County property record for 853 Howell Dr, Geneva, IL 60134
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,150 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $262,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,133 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-02-206-006 |
| Primary APN | 12-02-206-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,054 sqft |
| Basement Area | 710 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Lot Area | 7,150 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 853 HOWELL DR |
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| City | GENEVA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60134-3438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GENEVA KNOLLS UNIT 2 LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | GENEVA KNOLLS 02 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GENEVA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 852500 |
853 Howell Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 853 HOWELL DR, GENEVA, IL 60134-3438 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202067613 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 853 HOWELL DR, GENEVA, IL 60134-3438 |
| Document Number | 0000067613 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 67613 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | FOX TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1400 BEVERLY LN STREAMWOOD IL 601072836, STREAMWOOD, IL 60107-2836 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Howell Dr was $7,133 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 | $7,133.00 Homeowner's exemption | $105,413 (+8.5%) Land $28,094 Building $77,319 | $316,366 (+8.5%) Land $84,316 Building $232,050 |
| 2024 | $97,155 Land $25,893 Building $71,262 | $291,582 Land $77,710 Building $213,872 | |
| 2022 | $6,392.00 (+3.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $82,069 (+3.86%) Land $21,872 Building $60,197 | $246,207 (+3.86%) Land $65,616 Building $180,591 |
| 2021 | $6,197.00 Homeowner's exemption | $79,019 Land $21,059 Building $57,960 | $237,057 Land $63,177 Building $173,880 |
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 853 Howell Dr 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 | 1 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 853 Howell Dr 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 591 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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