Genoa Real Estate

Genoa Real Estate

Welcome to Genoa, Illinois – a charming city that perfectly marries small-town warmth with modern convenience. Nestled in DeKalb County, Genoa boasts a rich history and a vibrant community spirit that makes it an ideal place to call home.

With a population of just over 5,000 residents, Genoa offers a friendly atmosphere where neighbors become friends. The city's historic downtown area is lined with quaint shops, local eateries, and inviting parks, making it a delightful spot for leisurely strolls and community gatherings. The annual Genoa Harvest Festival is a highlight of the year, celebrating the town's agricultural roots and bringing residents together for fun, food, and festivities.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the scenic beauty that surrounds Genoa. The city is located near the Kishwaukee River, providing ample opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and peaceful riverside picnics. With several parks and recreational areas, families can enjoy playgrounds, sports fields, and walking trails that promote an active lifestyle.

For those commuting to nearby cities, Genoa's location offers easy access to major highways, making it a convenient choice for professionals. The local school district is known for its commitment to academic excellence, ensuring that families have access to quality education.

Whether you’re looking for a cozy home, a place to raise a family, or a welcoming community, Genoa, Illinois, has something for everyone. Discover the charm of this hidden gem in DeKalb County and see why so many are proud to call Genoa home!

Newest Listings in Genoa

$255,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12723710 MLS ⋅ NEW Status
TIMELESS CHARACTER, SOLID CONSTRUCTION & INCREDIBLE POTENTIAL! CLASSIC 2-STORY HOME IN THE HEART OF GENOA ~ BEAUTIFUL STONE EXTERIOR W/EXCEPTIONAL CURB APPEAL ~ SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM FEATURING A STONE FIREPLACE ~ LARGE FAMILY ROOM ADDITION PROVIDES EXTRA LIVING SPACE ~ FORMAL DINING ROOM ~ INVITING FOYER W/ORIGINAL OPEN STAIRCASE ~ HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUCH OF THE HOME ~ 4 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS W/GENEROUS CLOSET SPACE ~UPDATED FULL BATH ON 2ND LEVEL, UPDATED 1/2 BATH ON MAIN FLOOR ~ FINISHED BASEMENT WITH SECOND FIREPLACE, REC ROOM, LAUNDRY & STORAGE ~ LARGE CORNER LOT ~ ROOFTOP DECK ~ ORIGINAL WOODWORK AND CLASSIC ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS ~ OVERSIZED WINDOWS PROVIDE ABUNDANT NATURAL LIGHT ~ READY FOR YOUR PERSONAL DECORATING IDEAS ~ SOLIDLY BUILT HOME WITH TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD EQUITY ~ CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR DOWNTOWN, SCHOOLS, PARKS, SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS ~ RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A HOME FULL OF CHARACTER, CHARM, AND ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES! BRING YOUR VISION AND MAKE THIS CLASSIC GENOA HOME YOUR OWN!

410 E Main Street, Genoa
$300,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12721766 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

226 Burton Lane, Genoa
$440,000
12719717 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

682 Park Avenue, Genoa
$214,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12715618 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Step into this charming 3 bedroom home, located in the heart of Genoa. This property was updated in 2021. Features include a main level bedroom, 2 car garage, and a lovely gazebo to expand your outdoor living. Additional storage in basement. Close walk to downtown Genoa, near shops and restaurants.

221 E Main Street, Genoa
$349,900
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 12704346 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Charming home located in the heart of Genoa! This very unique and hard to find 3-bedroom, 1-bath property has a total of 1.55 Acres and offers a perfect blend of small-town comfort and everyday convenience. Situated on Central Ave, you'll enjoy easy access to local parks, schools, and downtown amenities. Inside, you'll find a welcoming layout filled with natural light, including a spacious family room highlighted by a cozy gas fireplace-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Home was a complete rehab in 2016 to include updated electric, plumbing, windows, roof and more. Sunroom could be used for an office as it has direct access to the backyard! This beautiful home sits on approximately 1/2 acre with an additional 1.09 acres to be used as your backyard sanctuary! Yard has a storage shed, fire pit and a deck with bench seating perfect for relaxing gatherings. Nothing to do but move in an enjoy this great home!

221 Central Avenue, Genoa
$1,400,000
12684641 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Major Price Reduction. Presenting a rare development opportunity in the thriving Genoa-Kingston community. This 54-acre parcel consists of 120 single-family lots with preliminary approval already in place, offering a strong head start for builders or developers looking to expand residential housing in a high-demand area. Key highlights: * 120 single-family lots with preliminary plan approval * Potential for re-planning to accommodate townhomes, duplexes or smaller-lot single-family homes (subject to municipal approvals) * Located within the highly regarded Genoa Kingson School District * Sewer and water are to the site. * Strong demand for a variety of housing options.

0000 Walnut Street, Genoa
$409,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12682594 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Riverbend BLDG.
MOVE-IN READY, CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED BY GRAINGER home in the 55+ Riverbend Condo Community. Welcome to easy, effortless living in this spacious 1,810 sq. ft. condo. This home offers the perfect blend of comfort, a feeling of safety, and an active lifestyle surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. The location offers a private backyard feel, with established landscaping and a tree line that provides a sense of privacy backing up to the single family community. Meticulously cared for, inside, you'll find a thoughtfully designed floor plan featuring 2 bedrooms, an office, and 2 full bathrooms, with accessibility-minded features that enhance everyday living and visitability. Upgraded options included: French doors to the office, a covered screened-in patio, a closet in the mudroom, a subway tile backsplash, and a custom paint package. You will also find all of the high-end standards you expect from a by Grainger home including, Andersen windows, oversized solid wood trim, crown molding in the main bedroom, 9-foot ceilings, wide 3-foot doorways, lever-style door handles, zero-step entryways, and a large spa-like walk-in shower create a comfortable and functional living environment. The open living space is ideal for relaxing or entertaining, and the home comes fully equipped with appliances, making your move seamless. The chef's kitchen features granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry. One of the standout features is the tandem three-car garage, offering exceptional storage space for vehicles, hobbies, seasonal items, or a golf cart. Genoa is a golf cart-friendly community! Residents enjoy an incredible array of amenities at the community clubhouse, including indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, bocce ball, shuffleboard, a billiards room, and a large clubroom with a kitchenette and coffee bar. A beautiful fireside screened-in patio creates a warm, welcoming setting for social gatherings. The clubhouse also features a fitness room, yoga studio, and a dedicated lifestyle director who organizes events and keeps the fun going! Nature lovers will appreciate the community's peaceful setting, surrounded by forest preserve land with scenic walking and biking trails, along with access to the Kishwaukee River, providing the perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors right outside your door. If you're looking for low-maintenance living with resort-style amenities in a welcoming 55+ community, this exceptional condo offers the lifestyle you've been waiting for!

437 Stearn Drive Unit #437, Genoa
$429,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12679616 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience in this beautifully maintained 1889 home, ideally situated on a picturesque corner lot just steps from downtown Genoa. Enjoy a walkable lifestyle with easy access to the local coffee shop, winery, library, restaurants, and community events that make small town living so special. Offering more than 2,400 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space, this three story home features 5 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a finished attic retreat, and a full basement, providing plenty of room for everyone to gather, relax, and grow. Original oak woodwork throughout showcases the craftsmanship of a bygone era, while each room has been tastefully updated with careful consideration to preserve the home's historic character. Cozy up by the wood burning fireplace, prepare meals in the inviting kitchen featuring Kemper cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, or unwind on the screened three season porch complete with comfortable seating and a porch swing. It is the perfect place to enjoy coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening. The finished attic includes a bedroom, two large closets, and a spacious walk-in shower, creating a private retreat that is ideal for guests, older children, or a home office. The second floor bathroom features a gorgeous clawfoot tub and shower combination that adds to the home's timeless appeal. Outside, you'll find a backyard designed for entertaining with a patio, firepit, and a fully fenced yard with a cedar fence. The oversized 2.5 car garage offers exceptional storage and easily accommodates larger vehicles, bikes, tools, and a snowblower. Additional features include an epoxy coated garage floor, solar panels, and a gravel parking pad behind the garage for extra parking. Recent improvements include brand new lifetime warranty windows throughout the entire home and new Hunter ceiling fans with remotes in every room. The leased solar panels on the garage provide more than enough power for the home throughout the year. Surrounded by mature trees and nestled in a neighborhood full of character, this home offers something increasingly rare: historic architecture, thoughtful updates, and a true sense of community, all within walking distance of downtown. Don't miss your chance to become part of a vibrant, historic small town and make this little slice of heaven your own.

244 S Sycamore Street, Genoa
$339,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12675910 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
NEW FLOOR PLANS AVAILABLE IN THE RIVERBEND 55+ LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY! The Sunflower is a home that radiates happiness, warmth, and adoration in every corner of its 1,430 square feet. Inside, the space is filled with light and openness, with large windows that let the sunshine pour in. Every room is thoughtfully designed to evoke feelings of joy and affection, from the heart of the home, the kitchen, where meals are prepared with love, to the living spaces that encourage laughter and togetherness. This home is not just a place to live; it's a place to celebrate life, love, and happiness. This home includes the standard features you would expect with a by Grainger home: Andersen windows, oversized base trim and window casings, all brick exterior, quartz countertops, high-end Brakur Custom Cabinetry, crown molding in the main bedroom, and a spa-like walk in shower with teak seat and corner shelves. Riverbend is a 55+ Boutique lifestyle community, with a clubhouse at the heart of the community. The clubhouse is 6,500 sq. ft. and features indoor pickleball, a large clubroom, fitness center/yoga studio, botanical garden, fireside screened in patio, billiards room which features indoor shuffleboard and darts, and a lifestyle coordinator that organizes weekly activities and keeps the fun going! The outdoor space includes pickleball, bocce ball, and two shuffle board courts. Pictures are of a recently built Sunflower home and are for design inspiration only. Some features shown may not be standard.

568 Stearn Drive Unit #568, Genoa
$175,000
12658683 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Unique Investment Opportunity! Don't pass up the chance to snag a rental property that cash flows, in the heart of downtown Genoa! This property is currently under construction and is being completely rehabbed. The current list price is for a cash offer. Once rehab is complete, the price will increase. The one bedroom apartment on the second floor has a current lease through April 30, 2027. The office space on the first floor has a five-year lease, which they are willing to keep or negotiate with seller, if seller would like to use the space instead. Parking lot for the building is in the rear. You may tour the first floor space with short notice, but 24 hour notice preferred to view the apartment on the second floor. Being sold AS IS.

101 W Main Street, Genoa
$64,900
12654569 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
PREMIUM LOT BACKING UP TO THE SCENIC FOREST PRESERVE - 1 OF 17 LOTS AVAILABLE IN THE RIVERBEND SUBDIVISION! Lot 193 offers breathtaking views, mature trees, and direct access to nature's beauty right in your backyard. Enjoy being within walking distance of parks, recreational areas, and local amenities. Riverbend is surrounded by 350 acres of open space, forest preserve, and parks, with the Kishwaukee River just a short walk away, along with access to nearby fishing ponds. Don't miss this last chance to build your dream home in this spectacular location!

622 Stearn Drive, Genoa
$414,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12652150 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
NEW FLOOR PLANS IN THE RIVERBEND 55+ LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY! Our Bluebell floor plan offers 1,700 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space and embodies the values of humility, gratitude, and constancy. This home showcases many recognizable features consistent with Grainger's tried-and-true design staples while providing a more intimate feel. High-end standard features include Andersen windows, oversized base trim and window casings, an all-brick exterior, quartz countertops, premium Brakur Custom Cabinetry, crown molding in the primary bedroom, and a spa-like walk-in shower with a teak seat and corner shelves. Riverbend is a 55+ lifestyle clubhouse community featuring a 6,500 sq. ft. clubhouse with indoor pickleball, a large clubroom, a fitness center and yoga studio, a fireside screened-in patio, and a billiards room complete with indoor shuffleboard and darts. The outdoor space includes a botanical garden, pickleball, bocce ball, and two shuffle board courts. Plus, a dedicated lifestyle coordinator organizes weekly activities to keep the fun going! Pictures are of a recently built Bluebell home. Images are for design inspiration and may include features that are not standard.

564 Stearn Drive Unit #564, Genoa
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