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$943,632$437 / 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 86How 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 $310,000 on Sep 2, 2009

522 JAMES ST

GENEVA, IL 60134
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,158 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1916
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$944K
$809K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$310,000 · Sep 2, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,257 (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.$271,204 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$52,977
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$218,227
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$249,958
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$813,938

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.0.19
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

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
Geneva High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Williamsburg Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Geneva Middle School NorthA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.3 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

522 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 98% of homes in Kane County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Kane County
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Kane County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Geneva 60134
  • Older than 95% 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 95% 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$943,632
CheaperTypical $556,246Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$437
CheaperTypical $254Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area2,158 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,184 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 522 James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGeneva 60134Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$943,63295% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43797% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than2,158 ft²49% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac26% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than19165% of homes9% of homes

About 522 James St

How much is 522 James St, Geneva, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 522 James St, Geneva, IL is $943,632 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $808,730 to $1,078,534. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 522 James St, Geneva, IL last sell?

522 James St, Geneva, IL last sold on Sep 2, 2009 for $310,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 522 James St, Geneva, IL?

522 James St, Geneva, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,158 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 522 James St, Geneva, IL built?

522 James St, Geneva, IL was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 522 James St, Geneva, IL?

522 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 522 James St, Geneva, IL compare to other homes in Geneva 60134?

Among the 10,358 homes in Geneva 60134, it is worth more than 95% of them ($943,632 against a typical $556,246), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($437 against a typical $254), it is bigger than 49% of them (2,158 ft² against a typical 2,184 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1916 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 98% 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 522 James St, Geneva, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 522 James St, Geneva, IL was $18,257. The county assessed it at $271,204.

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