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$175,357$162 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $155,000 on Apr 28, 2025

224 JAMES ST

BURLINGTON, IL 60109
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,080 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$175K
$154K low$197K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Apr 28, 2025
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$175,357
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$140,286

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,150 (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.$75,015 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,252
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,763
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,489
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$225,135

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.0.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

H
Central High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi
E
Howard B. Thomas Grade SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.0 mi
M
Prairie Knolls Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 9.0 mi

District: Central Community Unit School District 301

Neighborhood · ZIP 60109These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.183 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$86,500
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,823
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

224 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 less than 98% of homes in Burlington 60109
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Kane County
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Kane County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Kane County

What homes are worth in Burlington 60109

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

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$190K$649K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Burlington 60109.

How it measures up in Burlington 60109

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Burlington 60109.

Estimated value$175,357
CheaperTypical $313,654Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$162
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 224 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 60109Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$175,3572% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16215% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²21% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac37% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than195948% of homes28% of homes

About 224 James St

How much is 224 James St, Burlington, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 224 James St, Burlington, IL is $175,357 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $153,914 to $196,800. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 224 James St, Burlington, IL last sell?

224 James St, Burlington, IL last sold on Apr 28, 2025 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 224 James St, Burlington, IL?

224 James St, Burlington, IL has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,080 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 224 James St, Burlington, IL built?

224 James St, Burlington, IL was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 224 James St, Burlington, IL?

224 James St, Burlington, IL is assigned to Central High School (high), rated B; Howard B. Thomas Grade School (elementary), rated A+; Prairie Knolls Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Central Community Unit School District 301. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 224 James St, Burlington, IL compare to other homes in Burlington 60109?

Among the 212 homes in Burlington 60109, it is worth more than 2% of them ($175,357 against a typical $313,654), its price per square foot is higher than 15% of them ($162 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1959 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 2% 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 224 James St, Burlington, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 224 James St, Burlington, IL was $5,150. The county assessed it at $75,015.

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