Southeast Geneva
Suburban Neighborhood in Geneva, Illinois
Kane County 60134, 60185
$762,108
Average Value
$224
Average Price per Sq Ft
21st century executive homes and earlier split-levels
Stately Colonial Revival and New Traditional homes with four to five bedrooms in the Fox Run subdivision were built in the 2000s. Exteriors employ brick, cobblestone and vinyl. Long driveways lead to multi-car garages. On the neighborhood’s east side, an older and more rural housing tract features split-level and ranch-style floorplans from the 1970s. The older homes on the east side generally sell from $250,000 to $450,000, while newer properties in Fox Run on the west are typically available from $700,000 to $952,000. Residents living near Kirk Road and Old Kirk Road on the east side are near the area’s two houses of worship: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and The Well, a non-denominational church.
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Dutch windmills, golf courses and youth sports
Settler’s Hill Golf Course is located in the center of the neighborhood. This 18-hole course was remodeled in 2022 and includes a clubhouse that was once a dairy barn. To the west, Fabyan Forest Preserve is home to a 68-foot-tall windmill built in the traditional Dutch style. The preserve also includes the Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden, which was once the home of influential businessman George Fabyan; the museum grounds were remodeled and expanded by the illustrious American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1907. Walking trails connect the area to Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve, another park with an open meadow and access to the Fox River for fishing. Island Park offers a playground on the riverside and connects to the winding Fox River Trail.Multiple facilities for youth sports neighbor the golf course, including the Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course, which has seven routes for high school and college athletes to conquer. Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club offers soccer programs at levels from early youth all the way to adult semi-professional, with an indoor practice facility in the neighborhood on Kirk Road. The Fox Valley Ice Arena is also nearby and offers public skate sessions, private lessons for skating or hockey and all-ages hockey leagues.
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Learning foundations at Geneva public schools
Kids in Southeast Geneva are zoned for schools in Geneva Community Unit School District No. 304. Western Avenue Elementary School has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio and earns a B-plus grade on Niche. Geneva Middle School is split between a north and south campus, and students are assigned to one or the other when they enroll. Both campuses earn an A-minus grade. Students at the A-ranked Geneva Community High School can enroll in a variety of courses, including topics like international business, media broadcasting and interior design alongside traditional, honors and Advanced Placement versions of core classes.
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Minor league baseball, library gatherings and Swedish Days
Northwestern Medicine Field is less than two miles away from most residents. This ballpark, home to the Kane County Cougars, is where more than 10,000 fans can gather to root for the home team. West of the neighborhood in downtown Geneva, The Dam Bar & Grill is a laid-back sports bar with Bears memorabilia on the walls and a menu of domestic brews, pub grub and more.Annual traditions in Geneva include Swedish Days, a summertime festival with all-ages games, carnival rides, and the Swedish Days Lopp 5K, where participants are encouraged to run in their most Scandinavian attire. The city also hosts the annual Christmas Walk festival, where families can meet Santa, enjoy carriage rides through downtown Geneva and stroll down the promenade as light displays come to life. At the Geneva Public Library, locals can stop by for story sessions, First Friday events for the family or semi-annual book sales. The library also hosts the annual One Book, One Community event in the spring, where every patron of the library gets a free copy of a book to discuss with other library patrons in a large book club gathering.
About 1 mile from downtown Geneva
Fabyan Parkway is Southeast Geneva’s primary east-west thruway. For travel north into Geneva, locals can take Crissey Avenue on the neighborhood’s west side or Kirk Road on the east side. Most residents are about 1 mile south of downtown Geneva. Commuters can expect a 36-mile trip into Chicago; to save on gas, the Geneva Metra station is less than 1 mile west of the neighborhood across the State Street bridge.For medical emergencies, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital is about 3 miles northwest of the neighborhood. Southeast Geneva is about 40 miles away from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and 43 miles away from Chicago Midway International Airport.
Tabletop games, quirky brunches and boutiques
A trip across the Fox River leads to downtown Geneva’s distinctive boutiques and shops. Bohemian home goods go from the floor to the ceiling at Cocoon, one of the boutiques on Third Street. Harvey’s Tales offers books with a focus on local authors and curated selections. The store also has its own coffee bar, serving lattes and teas to accompany an afternoon of reading. Fair Game is the city’s local board game and hobby store, where newcomers to tabletop gaming can find programs to get started and established fans can participate in tournaments.To the north on State Street, American Science & Surplus has an eclectic mix of items for work and play, including tools, outdoor and indoor equipment and home décor. Aldi is the closest go-to for everyday grocery shopping, while Country Village Meats is also available nearby for premium cuts and deli sandwiches.
Buttermilk Café is a local mainstay for brunch, offering a lineup of elevated diner classics with playful names like the Mean Green Chicken sandwich and the Chicken & Wow-fles. For a refined dining experience, Foxfire offers steaks, seafood and a rotating selection of specials.
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Written By
Tre Lyerly
Video By
Francesco Basti
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Katie Fish
Katie Fish
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Inspire - Geneva
(630) 895-9264
344 Total Sales
1 in Southeast Geneva
$830,000 Price
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Carl Cho
Carl Cho
Responds QuicklyFathom Realty IL LLC
(630) 812-7374
237 Total Sales
1 in Southeast Geneva
$790,000 Price
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Martha Harrison
Martha Harrison
Responds Quickly@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(708) 859-6235
150 Total Sales
1 in Southeast Geneva
$830,000 Price
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Roger Fox
Roger Fox
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Suburban
(630) 526-7391
107 Total Sales
1 in Southeast Geneva
$654,000 Price
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Becky VanderVeen
Becky VanderVeen
Responds QuicklyRealty Executives Premier Illinois
(224) 400-6141
346 Total Sales
1 in Southeast Geneva
$640,000 Price
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Amy Kite
Amy Kite
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Infinity
(815) 581-9501
1,138 Total Sales
1 in Southeast Geneva
$610,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Prairie Lathem Park
Laurelwood Park
Bennett Park
Island Park
Dryden Park
Fox Valley River Walk
Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve
Fabyan Forest Preserve
Fabyan East
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southeast Geneva | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southeast Geneva Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southeast Geneva, Geneva sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Southeast Geneva, Geneva over the last 12 months is $812,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$800,000
Median Sale Price
$812,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$812,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$224
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
76
Median Year Built
1978
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,476
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
54,232
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
275
Median Age
49
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$155,172
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$160,668
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.2%
Advanced Degrees
8%
% Population in Labor Force
73.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
29''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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