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$652,971$259 / 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 93How 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 $255,000 on Jan 14, 1997

898 STERLING AVE

GENEVA, IL 60134
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,523 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
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

$653K
$607K low$699K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$255,000 · Jan 14, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,825 (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.$171,720 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,253
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$126,467
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$158,267
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$515,366

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.0.37
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.

M
Geneva Middle School NorthA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Heartland Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Geneva High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 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

898 Sterling Ave 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 90% of homes in Kane County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Kane County
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Kane County
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Geneva 60134
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Kane County

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$1.2M

This home is worth more than 68% 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$652,971
CheaperTypical $568,773Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$259
CheaperTypical $255Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area2,523 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,176 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 898 Sterling Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGeneva 60134Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$652,97168% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25954% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than2,523 ft²66% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac81% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than199565% of homes66% of homes

About 898 Sterling Ave

How much is 898 Sterling Ave, Geneva, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 898 Sterling Ave, Geneva, IL is $652,971 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $607,092 to $698,850. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 898 Sterling Ave, Geneva, IL last sell?

898 Sterling Ave, Geneva, IL last sold on Jan 14, 1997 for $255,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 898 Sterling Ave, Geneva, IL?

898 Sterling Ave, Geneva, IL has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,523 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 898 Sterling Ave, Geneva, IL built?

898 Sterling Ave, Geneva, IL was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 898 Sterling Ave, Geneva, IL?

898 Sterling Ave, Geneva, IL is assigned to Geneva Middle School North (middle), rated A; Heartland Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Geneva High School (high), 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 898 Sterling Ave, Geneva, IL compare to other homes in Geneva 60134?

Among the 10,358 homes in Geneva 60134, it is worth more than 68% of them ($652,971 against a typical $568,773), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($259 against a typical $255), it is bigger than 66% of them (2,523 ft² against a typical 2,176 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1995 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 90% 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 898 Sterling Ave, Geneva, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 898 Sterling Ave, Geneva, IL was $11,825. The county assessed it at $171,720.

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