901 James St, Geneva, IL 60134 Property Records

Kane County property record for 901 James St, Geneva, IL 60134

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,817 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size0.243 acres (10,601 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$380,000 (Oct 2011)
Tax Bill$14,386 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Mortgage
May 2019 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-03-307-023

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-03-307-023

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,817 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,383 sqft
Basement Area566 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1946
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1946
Lot Area10,601 sqft (0.243 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address901 JAMES ST
CityGENEVA
StateIL
Zip60134-2015
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPART OF SEC 03-39-8 DESC IN DOC 2002K131215
Legal Range08
Legal Township39
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionHOMEWOOD ADD/GENEVA
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionKANE IL
Township / Civil DivisionGENEVA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2020
Census Tract852607

Owner

901 James St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2011.

Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address901 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2015
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 3, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
May 30, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CONSUMERS CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 28, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 28, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 17, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201164652
Prior Transfer DateJun 6, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc0000044641
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKANE IL
Property Address901 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2015
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000074749
DateDec 3, 2020
Instrument2020K074749
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueDec 1, 2035

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKANE IL
Property Address901 JAMES ST, GENEVA, IL 60134-2015
Document Number0000023336
Instrument DateMay 30, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 20, 2019
Title CompanyAMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address901 JAMES ST GENEVA IL 601342015, GENEVA, IL 60134-2015

Mortgage

Document Number0000023336
DateJun 6, 2019
Instrument23336
Lender
NameCONSUMERS CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressGURNEE, IL 60031-1811
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term120 Months
DueJun 5, 2029
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 901 James St was $14,386 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$14,386.00 Homeowner's exemption$207,189 (+8.5%) Land $52,977 Building $154,212$621,816 (+8.5%) Land $158,995 Building $462,821
2024$190,958 Land $48,827 Building $142,131$573,103 Land $146,540 Building $426,564
2022$12,128.00 (+2.99%) Homeowner's exemption$161,306 (+3.86%) Land $41,245 Building $120,061$483,918 (+3.86%) Land $123,735 Building $360,183
2021$11,776.00 Homeowner's exemption$155,311 Land $39,712 Building $115,599$465,933 Land $119,136 Building $346,797

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

FEMA maps place 901 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 901 James 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 RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 61% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 238 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber
5,120 / 5,120
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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