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Subdivisions drive decades of steady growth in Genoa
When homes are built in Genoa, they're quickly filled with new residents seeking a suburban lifestyle with quiet rural surroundings. According to historical census data, population jumps with anywhere from 25% to 38% increases have been the standard since 1950, usually following the development of new subdivisions. However, while the area grows, it never loses its "know-your-neighbor" vibe or country charm. "We have that close-knit, hometown feel with a small population and a friendly community," says Amy Smith-Heine, a Realtor with Re/Max Classic who lives in the area. "There's a lot of local involvement and quite a few ways to meet your neighbors, which is great because more families or young couples are moving to the area."
A Colonial Revival home in Genoa, a style seen in newer subdivisions.
Genoa’s newer homes frequently include attached garages and wider driveways.
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Older homes downtown cost less than those in new developments
Home prices in Genoa often reflect the year built, with the newest homes being the most expensive and older homes among the lowest priced. Cape Cods, farmhouses and other older styles downtown range between $150,000 and $230,000. Bi-level, split-level and ranch-style homes from the middle of the 20th century to the early '80s range between $220,000 and $320,000. New Traditional, Modern Craftsman and Colonial Revival homes built in the 1990s and onward sell for $250,000 to $590,000, depending on square footage. "New construction turns over quickly and is filled. Homes don't sit empty in Genoa," Smith-Heine says. "Many young families are attracted to the Riverbend subdivision because it has sidewalks everywhere and small parks between the homes." The same subdivision also has 55-plus attached condos that range from $220,000 to $450,000.
Genoa neighborhoods commonly provide continuous sidewalks for easy walks.
Bright Genoa homes line the block with driveways and tidy front yards.
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Main highways and backroads offer flexible commute options
Illinois routes 72 and 23 are the area's main roads, heading south to Sycamore and DeKalb and east to the outlying suburbs of northwestern Chicago. Interstate 90 is less than 10 miles north, connecting about 60 miles to Chicago and 30 miles northwest to Rockford. "A lot of people who commute choose to live in Genoa. It's easy, too, because we have backroads everywhere," Smith-Heine says. "So, for those who want to avoid highway traffic and don't mind a slightly farther drive, they have options." Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital is about 11 miles south, and Chicago Rockford International Airport is 26 miles away. Genoa has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Schools are divided into smaller groups for individualized attention
Genoa shares a school district with the nearby village of Kingston, and children learn from prekindergarten through second grade at Kingston Elementary School, rated B by Niche. "The school district being broken down into smaller grade groups helps each class receive more attention," Smith-Heine says. Genoa Elementary School, for third through fifth grade, and Genoa-Kingston Middle School are also rated B. Genoa-Kingston High School is rated B-minus and has a competitive girls' volleyball team. The team regularly makes the state tournament and took home a state championship in 2022. Northwest Center for Autism at High Road School is a private kindergarten through twelfth-grade school in Genoa associated with Specialized Education Services Inc. It is unrated by Niche.
Genoa Elementary School, serving grades 3 to 5, holds a B rating from Niche.
Genoa-Kingston Middle School has 349 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1.
Genoa-Kingston High School, rated B-minus, fields a state-champion volleyball program.
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Outdoor spaces offer everything from kayaking to skateboarding
Chamberlain Park is the center for outdoor recreation with baseball diamonds, soccer fields, walking trails and tennis courts. Skateboarders try new tricks at the skate park, and residents cool off at Chamberlain Park Pool. Smaller parks with seating areas and playgrounds are around the community, including Lions Corner Park, Durham Park and David Carroll Memorial Citizens Park. The latter has a kayak launch into the Kishwaukee River, which residents pack full once a year during the Kayak and Canoe the Kish event.
Chamberlain Park offers a skate park, ballfields, walking trails, tennis courts and a pool.
Lions Corner Park offers a neighborhood playground and seating.
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Seasonal events include dances, holiday fun and summer markets
Annual events surround the holidays, like the community Sweat Heart Dance for Valentine's Day, an Easter egg hunt in April, Trunk-or-Treat for Halloween and Christmas events in December. Chamberlain Park hosts movie nights during the summer and Market in the Park the first weekend in May. It's a craft and vendor show with over 140 local artisans selling homemade art, candles, clothing and baked goods.
A nursery-turned-venue anchors the area’s entertainment
The owners of The Warehouse on Park transformed a former nursery into an event space and wedding venue in 2018. Since then, new features have been added yearly, like a second bar, an improved stage, more outdoor seating and a designated space for local food trucks. "It's been a big deal and social venue for our community," Smith-Heine says. "We didn't have anything like that before." Bars, restaurants and fast-food joints are along Main Street, including Cruisin' Genoa, an American grille with car-related memorabilia décor, high-top tables and a wall of slot machines. Frank's Freshway Market is south on Sycamore Road.
The Warehouse on Park hosts weddings and community events in a former nursery.
Cruisin’ Genoa serves American fare amid car-themed décor on Main Street.
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On average, homes in Genoa, IL sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Genoa, IL over the last 12 months is $299,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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