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$261,520$257 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $168,000 on Jun 24, 2020

234 JAMES ST

BURLINGTON, IL 60109
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,016 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1944
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$262K
$254K low$269K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$168,000 · Jun 24, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,237 (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.$76,148 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,359
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,789
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$71,554
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$228,535

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.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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(4)

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%

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How this home compares

234 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 83% of homes in Kane County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Burlington 60109
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Kane County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Burlington 60109
  • Older than 83% 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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$180K$627K

This home is worth more than 23% 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$261,520
CheaperTypical $313,044Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$257
CheaperTypical $209Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,016 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1944
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 234 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 60109Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$261,52023% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25781% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,016 ft²15% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac18% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than194433% of homes17% of homes

About 234 James St

How much is 234 James St, Burlington, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 234 James St, Burlington, IL is $261,520 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $253,797 to $269,243. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 234 James St, Burlington, IL last sell?

234 James St, Burlington, IL last sold on Jun 24, 2020 for $168,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 234 James St, Burlington, IL?

234 James St, Burlington, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,016 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 234 James St, Burlington, IL built?

234 James St, Burlington, IL was built in 1944, making it 82 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 234 James St, Burlington, IL?

234 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 234 James St, Burlington, IL compare to other homes in Burlington 60109?

Among the 212 homes in Burlington 60109, it is worth more than 23% of them ($261,520 against a typical $313,044), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($257 against a typical $209), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,016 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1944 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 17% 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 234 James St, Burlington, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 234 James St, Burlington, IL was $5,237. The county assessed it at $76,148.

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