$950,000
SOLD APR 30, 2026
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,384 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 30, 2026

$398 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

7 on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Mature Trees
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Geneva Middle School South Rated A-
  • Property is near park
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2026

Beautifully updated downtown home on a rare 0.3-acre private lot! Nestled in a picturesque, serene setting, this charming property offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Inside, you'll find three fully updated bathrooms, including a convenient main-level bath. The stunning, renovated kitchen is a true centerpiece, complemented by stylish, on-trend finishes throughout, featuring updated paint, flooring, and modern lighting. Step outside to enjoy exceptional outdoor living spaces, including a welcoming front porch, a relaxing patio, and an expansive, secluded backyard surrounded by mature trees. The cozy fire pit area creates an ideal setting for entertaining or simply unwinding in your own private retreat. All of this is just a short walk to downtown shops, restaurants, and the train, offering unbeatable convenience without sacrificing peace and privacy. Truly a special property! Owners request a flexible rent-back of at least 60 days.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Purcell

Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva Listed on: 03/18/2026

Baird & Warner Fox Valley -  Geneva

Last Buyer's Agent

Patti Cella

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,401

Year Built

  • Built in 1888 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

  • 13,268 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 135
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Mature Trees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,384 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Attached Fireplace Door
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Unfinished Attic
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Western Avenue Elementary School
  • Geneva Middle School
  • Geneva Community High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Air Purifier
  • Property is near park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,401

Year Built

Built in 1888 | Remodeled in 2017

Lot Details

0.3 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1888
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2017
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2017

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 2384
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Air Purifier
  • Room Type: Loft, Foyer, Office
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ FamRm
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, 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: Western Avenue Elementary School
  • High School: Geneva Community High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Geneva Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3046
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 135
  • 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: 15401.24
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2014
Closed on
Jan 19, 2015
Sold by
Watson Robert A and Watson Terri S
Bought by
Wienke Brett and Wienke Meredith
Seller's Agent
Debora McKay
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Eric Purcell
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
List Price
$479,900
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-8.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.33%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Outstanding Balance
$318,080
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$657,373

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2003
Sold by
Haslett Thomas P and Haslett Louise
Bought by
Watson Robert A and Watson Terri S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$289,135
Interest Rate
5.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $660,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $375,500 Ticor Title Insurance Compan
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $289,135 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/30/2026 04/30/26 Sold $950,000 -4.0% $398 / Sq Ft
03/25/2026 03/25/26 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2026 03/18/26 For Sale $989,900 0.0% $415 / Sq Ft
03/18/2026 03/18/26 Price Changed $989,900 +125.0% $415 / Sq Ft
02/02/2015 02/02/15 Sold $440,000 -6.4% $185 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/03/2014 12/03/14 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2014 10/16/14 Price Changed $469,900 -2.1% $197 / Sq Ft
08/18/2014 08/18/14 For Sale $479,900 0.0% $201 / Sq Ft
08/10/2014 08/10/14 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2014 07/21/14 Price Changed $479,900 -4.0% $201 / Sq Ft
05/12/2014 05/12/14 For Sale $499,900 -- $210 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $15,401 $210,406 $92,774 $117,632
2023 $15,036 $191,278 $84,340 $106,938
2022 $14,339 $177,734 $78,368 $99,366
2021 $13,927 $171,128 $75,455 $95,673
2020 $13,770 $168,516 $74,303 $94,213
2019 $13,738 $165,325 $72,896 $92,429
2018 $13,153 $158,757 $72,896 $85,861
2017 $13,010 $154,523 $70,952 $83,571
2016 $13,077 $152,435 $33,489 $118,946
2015 -- $144,928 $31,840 $113,088
2014 -- $98,956 $31,840 $67,116
2013 -- $98,956 $31,840 $67,116
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12582438

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-10-176-021

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