Why Live in Southeast Geneva
Southeast Geneva offers a suburban lifestyle with a mix of executive homes and smaller split-level houses. The neighborhood features an 18-hole golf course and a cross-country running complex. Homes in the Fox Run subdivision, built in the 2000s, showcase New Traditional and Colonial Revival styles with brick, cobblestone, and vinyl exteriors. The eastern side of the neighborhood, developed in the 1970s, includes traditional ranch and split-level homes. Residents are zoned for highly rated schools, including Western Avenue Elementary School, Geneva Middle School - North Campus, and Geneva Community High School. For things to do, downtown Geneva, located about 1 mile away, offers unique boutiques like Cocoon and Harvey’s Tales, as well as dining options such as Buttermilk Café and Foxfire. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Fabyan Forest Preserve, which features a historic windmill, the Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden, and walking trails connecting to Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve. The neighborhood also includes youth sports facilities like the Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course, Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club, and Fox Valley Ice Arena. Commuters have convenient access to the Geneva Metra station, less than 1 mile away, and can reach Chicago in 36 miles. Medical services are available at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, 3 miles northwest. Annual events in Geneva include Swedish Days and the Christmas Walk festival, providing community engagement and entertainment. Southeast Geneva is safer than the national average, making it a practical choice for families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southeast Geneva a good place to live?
Southeast Geneva is a good place to live. Southeast Geneva is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Southeast Geneva is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Southeast Geneva has 9 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.2 people per acre and a median age of 49. The average household income is $160,668 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 38.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Southeast Geneva are home owners, with 7.2% of residents renting and 92.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Southeast Geneva can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Southeast Geneva neighborhood guide.
Is Southeast Geneva, IL a safe neighborhood?
Southeast Geneva, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Southeast Geneva?
The median home price in Southeast Geneva is $800,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $160,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.15%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,900 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $167K a year to afford the median home price in Southeast Geneva. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Southeast Geneva is $161K.
What are the best public schools in Southeast Geneva?
The best public schools that serve Southeast Geneva are:
What are the best private schools in Southeast Geneva?
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Are home prices dropping in Southeast Geneva?
Yes, home prices in Southeast Geneva are down 2% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Southeast Geneva, IL
On average, homes in Southeast Geneva, Geneva sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Southeast Geneva, Geneva over the last 12 months is $815,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$815,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$815,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$217
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$800,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%