$710,000
SOLD APR 28, 2025
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,442 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$291 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Williamsburg Elementary School Rated A-
  • Corner Lot
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

Walkable to downtown Geneva and Geneva HS. **Craftsmanship, Elegance, and Timeless Charm** Step into a piece of history with The Lofborn House, a stunning 1911 home built by the renowned Wilson Brothers. Thoughtfully restored to honor its original handcrafted details while incorporating modern luxury, this meticulously maintained residence is a rare find. With potentially 5 bedrooms, this home adapts to your needs. The first and second floor offer an option for a primary bedroom while the second floor boasts 3 bedrooms, a beautifully updated full bath and tons of storage space. The heart of the home is the new high-end kitchen, featuring custom Brakur cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and elegant 48" cabinets. A cozy fireplace inglenook invites you to unwind, while the formal dining room, complete with a built-in hutch, sets the stage for memorable gatherings. Two main floor bedrooms could serve as an office space, playroom or flex space. Enjoy a seamless flow from the large welcoming front porch to the back porch/mudroom. Step outside to a professionally landscaped yard (2024) which is fully fenced yard with a concrete patio. The lush landscape offers both privacy and a serene escape. The extra-deep lot and 2+ car garage with driveway access off Lincoln provide ample space for outdoor enjoyment. The quality updates and quietness of the home are remarkable. Additional updates include a newer roof, gutters, boiler, hot water heater, windows (2nd floor), sewer system, and upgraded 200-amp electrical-ensuring modern efficiency while preserving historic beauty. The full basement with exterior cellar doors offers even more storage or potential workspace. Rich in character and modern conveniences, this one-of-a-kind home is ready for its next chapter.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Meg Whitted

Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva License #475176531 Listed on: 03/07/2025

Baird & Warner Fox Valley -  Geneva

Last Buyer's Agent

William Anderson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475159206

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,546

Year Built

  • Built in 1917 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x187x65x197
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,442 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Schools

  • Williamsburg Elementary School
  • Geneva Middle School
  • Geneva Community High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,546

Year Built

Built in 1917 | Remodeled in 2019

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2019
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2019

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 2442
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;, Water Heater-Gas
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2442
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 2442
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Williamsburg Elementary School
  • High School: Geneva Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Geneva Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 66X187X65X197
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 5
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12546
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2025
Closed on
Apr 8, 2025
Sold by
Lindley Keenan D and Lindley Kate
Bought by
Smith Joshua A and Smith Salina R
Seller's Agent
Meg Whitted
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
Buyer's Agent
William Anderson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$710,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
5.19%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$716,212

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,212
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.33%
Original Mortgage
$639,000
Outstanding Balance
$636,153
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$80,059

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2018
Closed on
Nov 16, 2018
Sold by
Kellogg Christopher J and Kellogg Heather M
Bought by
Lindley Kate and Lindley Keena
Seller's Agent
John Gamble
RE/MAX All Pro - St Charles
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Jiracek
Century 21 Kroll Realty
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.78%
Original Mortgage
$418,500
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2016
Closed on
Aug 15, 2016
Sold by
Hodgdon Richard P and Hodgdon Eileen M
Bought by
Kellogg Christopher J and Kellogg Heather M
Seller's Agent
Veronica Cvek
Veronica's Realty
Buyer's Agent
Peggy Brown
Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-3.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2015
Sold by
Hodgdon Richard P and Hodgdon Eileen M
Bought by
Hodgdon Richard P and Hodgdon Eileen M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2005
Sold by
Us Bank Na
Bought by
Hodgdon Richard P and Hodgdon Eileen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$284,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $710,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $465,000 Chicago Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $385,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Deed $355,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $639,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $418,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $284,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Sold $710,000 +5.2% $291 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2025 03/12/25 For Sale $675,000 +45.2% $276 / Sq Ft
11/16/2018 11/16/18 Sold $465,000 -1.0% $190 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/14/2018 10/14/18 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2018 10/03/18 Price Changed $469,900 -1.1% $192 / Sq Ft
09/14/2018 09/14/18 Price Changed $474,900 -2.1% $194 / Sq Ft
08/03/2018 08/03/18 For Sale $485,000 +26.0% $199 / Sq Ft
08/15/2016 08/15/16 Sold $385,000 -3.7% $158 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/21/2016 06/21/16 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2016 06/11/16 For Sale $399,900 -- $164 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $12,861 $177,018 $49,685 $127,333
2023 $12,546 $160,925 $45,168 $115,757
2022 $11,984 $149,531 $41,970 $107,561
2021 $11,636 $143,973 $40,410 $103,563
2020 $11,066 $141,775 $39,793 $101,982
2019 $11,039 $139,091 $39,040 $100,051
2018 $10,266 $130,303 $39,040 $91,263
2017 $10,152 $126,828 $37,999 $88,829
2016 $8,659 $102,960 $30,633 $72,327
2015 -- $97,889 $29,124 $68,765
2014 -- $97,889 $29,124 $68,765
2013 -- $97,889 $29,124 $68,765
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12306448

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-03-303-016