Southwest Central Geneva
Suburban Neighborhood in Geneva, Illinois
Kane County 60134
Modest designs to sprawling mansions in Southwest Central Geneva
A hodgepodge of housing prices, styles and eras is represented in Southwest Central Geneva. Homes range from multi-family from the 1890s to a mid-20th-century split-level or Cape Cod, priced from $250,000 to $500,000. Colonial Revival and ranch styles from the 1970s and ‘80s run from $500,000 to $800,000. Townhouses range from $400,000 to $500,000. Colonial Revival and ranch styles from the 1970s and ‘80s run from $500,000 to $800,000. Exceptionally large homes, both near the riverfront and scattered throughout the neighborhood, can range from $1 million to $3 million. The neighborhood gets a 2 CAP crime score, below the 4 national average.
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Geneva School District 304
Western Avenue Elementary School is in the neighborhood and part of the Geneva Community Unit School District 304. The school gets a B-plus grade on Niche. The student-teacher ratio is 12-to-1. Geneva Middle School South gets the same B-plus grade. Geneva Community High School is rated an A and has an average graduation rate of 98%. The athletic teams at the school are called the Vikings, and the football team is part of a rivalry with Batavia High School a few miles south. The Geneva-Batavia rivalry is one of the oldest rivalries in the state, dating back to 1913, according to the Batavia Public Library.
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Parks by the Fox River
On both sides of the river, the Fabyan Forest Preserve spans 235 acres with notable attractions. On the west bank is the Fabyan Villa Museum & Japanese Garden. They are both open to the public from May through mid-October. The farmhouse from the mid-1800s was remodeled by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1907 and was lived in by businessman George Fabyan and his wife Nelle for 31 years. The house contains artifacts collected by the family and some furniture from the period. The 1-acre Japanese Garden is close and is a destination for those seeking quiet and reflection. A pedestrian bridge crosses the Fox River, and on the east side is a 68-foot-tall authentic Dutch windmill. It was built in the 1850s, and renovations were completed in 2005. The Gunnar Anderson Forest preserve consists of 20 acres of woodlands. A footpath on the preserve’s western edge leads to the Sacred Heart Grotto. Bikers and hikers enjoy the Fox River Bike Trail, which follows the waterway for 40 miles. The Sunset Community Center is a large indoor gym away from the river, and Sunset Pool provides relief during the summer during hot Chicagoland summers. The Eagle Brook County Club features a private golf course just west of the neighborhood.
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Proximity to downtown Geneva
Southwest Central Geneva is minutes away from downtown Geneva. “There is a vibrant mix of independent restaurants and shops,” says Kevin Stahr, communications coordinator for the city of Geneva. The downtown area has events scheduled throughout the year, including a restaurant week in January, a classic car show that shuts down 3rd Street, the main downtown road, in August, downtown trick-or-treating during Halloween and a lighting of the downtown tree and carolers during the annual Christmas Walk. The closest restaurants are downtown, such as The Burger Local, a vintage industrial-inspired restaurant next to the Geneva Metra station. For a change of pace at a burger restaurant, the mac and cheese bowl includes lobster, bacon and pimento cheese. Preservation specializes in comfort foods, like short ribs and chicken pot pies. There’s a heated covered outdoor patio for “outdoor” dining even in winter. Some grocery store options are at Fabyan Parkway and Randall Road, including Walmart Supercenter and Trader Joe’s.
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Close to the Geneva Metra station
Getting to the Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago takes about an hour from the Geneva Metra station, located near downtown about 3 miles north of the neighborhood. The Pace Suburban bus system has multiple stops along Batavia Avenue's north/south corridor. Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, the closest major medical center, is a 3-mile trip to the northwest.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kimberly Zahand
Kimberly Zahand
Keller Williams North Shore West
(708) 859-7009
392 Total Sales
2 in Southwest Central Geneva
$400K - $705K Price Range
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Julie Roback
Julie Roback
Responds QuicklyBaird & Warner
(224) 279-6533
303 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Central Geneva
$485,000 Price
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Cody Salter
Cody Salter
Responds QuicklyGreat Western Properties
(224) 970-2232
169 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Central Geneva
$550,000 Price
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John Floros
JF
John Floros
Responds QuicklyFulton Grace Realty
(773) 923-0122
227 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Central Geneva
$1,200,000 Price
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Carolyn Leard
Carolyn Leard
Responds QuicklyBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
(708) 571-0796
36 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Central Geneva
$327,000 Price
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Jane Ruda
Jane Ruda
Responds QuicklyBaird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
(224) 313-4615
112 Total Sales
1 in Southwest Central Geneva
$500,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 6th to 8th
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- K to 5th
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Parks in this Area
Laurelwood Park
Island Park
Dryden Park
Fox Valley River Walk
Braeburn Park
South Street Fields
Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve
Fabyan Forest Preserve
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southwest Central Geneva | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southwest Central Geneva Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southwest Central Geneva, Geneva sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest Central Geneva, Geneva over the last 12 months is $585,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$649,900
Median Sale Price
$585,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$755,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$482,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
27%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$281
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
336
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
2018
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,115
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,264
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,730
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 2111am - 1pm
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Saturday, Jun 2111am - 1pm
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
1,342
Median Age
54
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
35.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$142,187
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$152,054
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.5%
College Graduates
65.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
29''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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