$640,000
PENDING

Estimated payment $4,474/month

Total Views 32,916
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,602 Sq Ft
$400 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Ranch Style House
  • Den
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

Imagine living just minutes from everything that makes Geneva so special! Welcome to 1211 James Street, a charming ranch home nestled in one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods. Enjoy a short walk to downtown Geneva's charming boutiques, award-winning restaurants, the Fox River, and the Metra station for an easy commute to downtown Chicago whenever you need it. Even better, this home sits just across the street from the beautiful Geneva Golf Club, offering picturesque views and a premier location. Inside, you'll find beautiful hardwood floors, an abundance of natural light, and a spacious living room centered around a cozy fireplace-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The versatile den offers endless possibilities and can easily be used as a formal dining room, home office, reading nook, or creative space to fit your lifestyle. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances and opens to the dining area, where sliding doors lead to a large deck overlooking a private backyard. Outside, there's plenty of room to garden, entertain, or simply unwind. A newer roof offers added peace of mind, while the partial basement provides extra storage and flexible space for your needs. A rare oversized 2.5-car garage with a dedicated workshop area provides exceptional storage and workspace-an uncommon and highly desirable feature in downtown Geneva. Lovingly maintained through the years, this home is full of charm and ready for its next owners. Move right in and enjoy everything it has to offer, or bring your own ideas and make it uniquely yours over time. Opportunities like this in such an incredible Geneva location don't come around often. Come experience the lifestyle, the neighborhood, and all the possibilities that 1211 James Street has to offer!

Listing Agent

Marzena Castillo

Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva License #475188773 Listed on: 07/17/2026

Baird & Warner Fox Valley -  Geneva

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,555

Year Built

  • Built in 1949 | Remodeled in 2005

Lot Details

  • 11,326 Sq Ft Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,602 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Ranch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Other Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,555

Year Built

Built in 1949 | Remodeled in 2005

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • HabitableResidenceYN: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2005
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Contingent
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2005

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Crawl Space, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 1602
  • Room Type: Den, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 11418
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11555
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Disabled Person

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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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
2025 $11,555 $169,983 $52,977 $117,006
2024 $11,555 $170,779 $48,827 $121,952
2023 $12,081 $155,253 $44,388 $110,865
2022 $11,544 $144,260 $41,245 $103,015
2021 $11,208 $138,898 $39,712 $99,186
2020 $11,081 $136,778 $39,106 $97,672
2019 $11,053 $134,189 $38,366 $95,823
2018 $11,038 $134,189 $38,366 $95,823
2017 $10,915 $130,610 $37,343 $93,267
2016 $10,970 $128,845 $36,838 $92,007
2015 -- $122,500 $35,024 $87,476
2014 -- $117,471 $35,024 $82,447
2013 -- $117,471 $35,024 $82,447
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/21/2026 08/21/26 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2026 07/17/26 For Sale $640,000 -- $400 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Old Republic Natl Title Ins
Deed -- Old Republic Natl Title Ins
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $423,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Warranty Deed $283,000 Greater Illinois Title Compa
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fox Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer $120,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $183,500 Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment
Previous Owner $273,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $20,750 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $332,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $338,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $63,375 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $200,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $180,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $156,442 FHA
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Marzena Castillo

Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva

(331) 260-8949

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MLS Number: 12687991

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APN: 12-03-306-011

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