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$391,244$298 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $210,000 on Dec 19, 2016

521 FORD ST

GENEVA, IL 60134
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,312 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1896
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$391K
$378K low$405K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$210,000 · Dec 19, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,791 (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.$94,024 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,345
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,679
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,658
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$282,185

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyKANE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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(3)

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
Geneva High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Williamsburg Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Geneva Middle School NorthA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 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

521 Ford 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 84% of homes in Geneva 60134
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Kane County
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Geneva 60134
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Geneva 60134
  • Older than 98% 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.

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$289K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 16% 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$391,244
CheaperTypical $566,369Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$298
CheaperTypical $255Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,312 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,183 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1896
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 521 Ford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGeneva 60134Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$391,24416% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29875% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than1,312 ft²13% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac31% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than18962% of homes2% of homes

About 521 Ford St

How much is 521 Ford St, Geneva, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Ford St, Geneva, IL is $391,244 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $377,550 to $404,938. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Ford St, Geneva, IL last sell?

521 Ford St, Geneva, IL last sold on Dec 19, 2016 for $210,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 Ford St, Geneva, IL?

521 Ford St, Geneva, IL has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,312 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 521 Ford St, Geneva, IL built?

521 Ford St, Geneva, IL was built in 1896, making it 130 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 521 Ford St, Geneva, IL?

521 Ford St, Geneva, IL is assigned to Geneva High School (high), rated A+; 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 521 Ford St, Geneva, IL compare to other homes in Geneva 60134?

Among the 10,359 homes in Geneva 60134, it is worth more than 16% of them ($391,244 against a typical $566,369), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($298 against a typical $255), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,312 ft² against a typical 2,183 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1896 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 53% 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 521 Ford St, Geneva, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Ford St, Geneva, IL was $6,791. The county assessed it at $94,024.

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