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$645,768$432 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $238,000 on May 9, 1995

1040 JAMES ST

GENEVA, IL 60134
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,494 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$646K
$588K low$704K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$238,000 · May 9, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,291 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$178,174 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$67,424
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$110,750
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$180,458
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$534,736

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKANE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Geneva High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Williamsburg Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Geneva Middle School NorthA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi

District: Geneva Community Unit School District 304

Neighborhood · ZIP 60134These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,629
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,793 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$144,772
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$172,749
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

1040 James St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 90% of homes in Kane County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Kane County
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Geneva 60134
  • Older than 91% of homes in Geneva 60134

What homes are worth in Geneva 60134

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$288K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Geneva 60134.

How it measures up in Geneva 60134

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Geneva 60134.

Estimated value$645,768
CheaperTypical $557,145Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$432
CheaperTypical $254Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,494 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,177 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 1040 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGeneva 60134Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$645,76869% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43297% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,494 ft²22% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac49% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than19409% of homes17% of homes

About 1040 James St

How much is 1040 James St, Geneva, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1040 James St, Geneva, IL is $645,768 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $587,648 to $703,888. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1040 James St, Geneva, IL last sell?

1040 James St, Geneva, IL last sold on May 9, 1995 for $238,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1040 James St, Geneva, IL?

1040 James St, Geneva, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,494 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 1040 James St, Geneva, IL built?

1040 James St, Geneva, IL was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1040 James St, Geneva, IL?

1040 James St, Geneva, IL is assigned to Geneva High School (high), rated B+; Williamsburg Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Geneva Middle School North (middle), rated A. All sit in Geneva Community Unit School District 304. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1040 James St, Geneva, IL compare to other homes in Geneva 60134?

Among the 10,358 homes in Geneva 60134, it is worth more than 69% of them ($645,768 against a typical $557,145), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($432 against a typical $254), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,494 ft² against a typical 2,177 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1940 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 90% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1040 James St, Geneva, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1040 James St, Geneva, IL was $12,291. The county assessed it at $178,174.

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