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Vibrant parks, entertainment and restaurants in the Fox Valley
Nestled along the Fox River, residents of Central Geneva can stroll along the river or explore a wooded park outfitted with historical Swedish cottages and a Viking ship paying homage to the area’s cultural roots. With 10 parks peppered along the neighborhood, ample connections to a 61-mile regional trail and a highly rated school district northern Illinois’ charm sits at the doorstep for locals. “Geneva is beautiful. It’s picturesque, like it can go on a postcard," says Marsha Wallace, broker and co-owner at Fox Valley Real Estate. Wallace has sold homes in Geneva and the surrounding area for more than 32 years.
Numerous parks along the Illinois Prairie Path
Northeast Central Geneva’s selection of more than 10 parks makes it a compelling option for those who enjoy getting outside. Good Templar Park is a prime stop for residents, with open fields, play areas and a private campground along with The Friends of the Viking Ship Museum. The museum is home to the Viking, a replica Viking ship from the 1890s that sailed from Norway to Chicago. More than 100 years after taking its voyage as part of the World's Fair, the vessel has been restored and placed on display for tours.
The winding Illinois Prairie Path trail network connects parks like Riverside Park, Good Templar Park and Moore Park with a series of paths across the Chicago area, with more than 60 miles of former rail lines converted for walking, cycling and horseback riding. Bennett Park, Island Park and Old Mill Park each connect through the Fox River Trail, which runs along the famed waterway. Esping Park has a playground, basketball court, picnic area and baseball field. Other parks peppered throughout the neighborhood offer similar amenities, including Lion, Sunset and Elm Park.
The Illinois Prairie Path is an ideal place for a bike ride throughout Northeast Central Geneva.
Good Templar Park is the perfect place for an afternoon hike.
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Varied homes in suburban Geneva
Northeast Central Geneva’s earliest single-family homes date back to the 19th and early 20th centuries, but most properties emerged between the late 1950s and the 1990s. The first wave of development from the 1950s to 1970s included variations on ranch and split-level floorplans with a minimal traditional style. Homes from the 1980s and 1990s lean into the Colonial Revival style with cottages and multi-level floorplans built to evoke an early American aesthetic. Single-family homes generally sell from $251,000 to $605,000. The neighborhood's townhouses share Colonial Revival stylings while bearing hallmarks of late 20th-century homes, such as aluminum or vinyl siding, asphalt roofing and minimal ornamentation. Prices typically run between $230,000 and $462,000.
Northeast Central Geneva features many updated ranch style homes.
Home prices in Northeast Central Geneva range from $251,000 to $605,000.
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Honor societies and clubs at Geneva Community High School
Public school students in Geneva are served by Geneva Community Unit School District 304. Harrison Street Elementary School is located on the west side of the neighborhood and earns a B-plus grade on Niche. Middle school students in the district are equally distributed between Geneva Middle School’s north and south campuses; the north campus earns an A-minus grade on Niche. Geneva Community High School offers more than 60 extracurricular activities and clubs, including eight honor society chapters in varied subjects. The school earns an A grade on Niche.
Geneva Middle School North challenges and encourages children to learn.
Geneva Community High School nurtures student growth and academic development.
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Italian sit-down meals, Chicago beef sandwiches and New York Bagels
A wide selection of businesses are peppered along East State Street, including some of Geneva’s most distinctive restaurants. Riganato Old World Grille offers casual Italian and Greek fare in a home-styled building. Munchie P’s is a neighborhood staple for Chicago beef sandwiches, gyros and fast food, with photos from the shop’s 45-year history hanging up alongside pop culture memorabilia. For brunch fare there’s Bad Guy Bagels, a New York-style shop with lox sandwiches, schmears and old-school arcade machines. Shopping options include Aldi on State Street within the neighborhood and Meijer about 3 miles west. Specialty retailers close by include DePAW Pet Resort, Country Village Meats and Dane’s Games Geneva.
Munchie P's has been serving the residents of Northeast Central Geneva since 1977.
Located within Northeast Central Geneva, Fresh Donuts bakes sweets each morning for locals.
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Carnival rides and food vendors at Swedish Days
The neighborhood’s connections to the Geneva area make it easy for residents to join in traditions and celebrations in the city. Swedish Days is an annual festival with vendors, carnival attractions and live entertainment in downtown Geneva, held continuously in June since 1949. September brings the annual Festival of the Vine to town, where guests can sample wine and plates from local restaurants.
Local wineries love showcasing their best wines at the Festival of the Vine in Geneva.
Come feel like a kid again the Festival of the Vine celebration in downtown Geneva.
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Simple trips to Naperville, Aurora and Chicago
East State Street and South Bennett Street are Northeast Central Geneva’s primary connections to the Chicagoland area. The Geneva city center is about 1 mile west of the neighborhood, while Aurora is about 10 miles south. Naperville is 15 miles southeast, and Chicago is 43 miles east. Commuters traveling across the area can catch Metra rail trains from the Geneva station, about 2 miles away. Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital is 3 miles west of the neighborhood for medical emergencies. Residents leaving North Illinois can catch flights at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 30 miles northeast.
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Northeast Central Geneva Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northeast Central Geneva, Geneva sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Northeast Central Geneva, Geneva over the last 12 months is $381,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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