Geneva Historic District, located between the Fox River and Geneva Lake, is a historic and walkable Geneva neighborhood with brick-lined sidewalks and landmark Victorian-era homes. The character concentrates along 3rd Street near State Street, where independent boutiques, coffee counters, and chef-driven dining create a steady street-level hum. Community pillars include The Little Traveler, Geneva History Museum, and the Geneva Theater Guild. Tree-canopied blocks mix Italianate, Queen Anne, and Craftsman details with pocket gardens and front-porch streetscapes. River paths and bridges shape daily routes, linking parks, shops, and civic spaces. Seasonal festivals and gallery-style storefronts keep the district active without losing its measured pace.
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Offer insights
227 S 2nd St · $715,000
$730K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $730K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
12 days
The average home goes pending in 50 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.7%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
First-floor bedroom
First-floor full bath
Finished full daylight basement
Pull-down attic stairs (attic unfinished)
Separate dining room
Total of 9 rooms
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms total
Main-level master bedroom (approx. 11 x 15)
Main-level bedroom (approx. 9 x 13)
Lower-level bedroom (approx. 10 x 13)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Basement includes a bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
High-end refrigerator
Bar fridge
Freezer
Eating area / table space in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry room on lower level (approx. 11 x 6)
Flooring
Hardwood flooring in main living areas and most bedrooms
Vinyl flooring in heated sun room
Carpet in lower-level work room
Other flooring in some lower-level rooms
Heating & cooling
Steam, baseboard and radiator heating
Central air conditioning
CO detectors
Exterior features
Patio
Corner lot
Landscaped lot
Lot dimensions approx. 69 x 120 x 69 x 120
Home design
Detached single-family home
1-story layout with additional finished lower level
Located in a historical district
Rehab completed in 2022
Built more than 100 years ago
Listed as fee simple ownership
Parking
Attached garage with garage door opener
Concrete driveway/parking
Total of 1 garage space / 1 parking space
Security
Carbon monoxide detectors
Construction
Wood siding exterior
Asphalt roof
Stone foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Community features include curbs, sidewalks and street lights
Other
Property marked as not currently leased
Below-grade finished area approx. 696 sq ft
Approximate total finished area 2,348
Electricity and solar
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