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$299,077$320 / 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 94How 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 $185,500 on Jan 18, 2006

294 JAMES ST

BURLINGTON, IL 60109
2
Beds
1
Baths
936 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.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$299K
$280K low$318K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$185,500 · Jan 18, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,570 (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.$88,478 (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.$71,119
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$83,141
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$265,540

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
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)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 3.8 mi
E
Howard B. Thomas Grade SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.9 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

294 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 71% of homes in Kane County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Kane County
  • Smaller than 93% 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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$201K$644K

This home is worth more than 43% 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$299,077
CheaperTypical $316,056Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$320
CheaperTypical $213Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 294 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurlington 60109Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$299,07743% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32093% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²12% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac18% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than193931% of homes17% of homes

About 294 James St

How much is 294 James St, Burlington, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 294 James St, Burlington, IL is $299,077 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $280,325 to $317,829. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 294 James St, Burlington, IL last sell?

294 James St, Burlington, IL last sold on Jan 18, 2006 for $185,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 294 James St, Burlington, IL?

294 James St, Burlington, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 936 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 294 James St, Burlington, IL built?

294 James St, Burlington, IL was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 294 James St, Burlington, IL?

294 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 294 James St, Burlington, IL compare to other homes in Burlington 60109?

Among the 212 homes in Burlington 60109, it is worth more than 43% of them ($299,077 against a typical $316,056), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($320 against a typical $213), it is bigger than 12% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1939 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 29% 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 294 James St, Burlington, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 294 James St, Burlington, IL was $5,570. The county assessed it at $88,478.

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