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227 S 2nd Street
, IL, 60134
Price$715,000
Beds3
Baths2
SqFt1,652
Baths2
SqFt1,652
Status:Active
Property Type:Residential
School:
Property Type:Residential
School:
IMAGINE THIS…Imagine stepping into a home built in 1854, when Geneva was just beginning to grow and the railroad had arrived only a year earlier. Nearly 170 years later, this remarkable home beautifully blends its rich history with thoughtful updates and sophisticated modern living. Originally, the home featured a parlor and three bedrooms on the main level, with the kitchen, dining room, and storage below. The lower level was constructed from locally quarried limestone, a nod to the natural resources found along the Fox River and to the craftsmanship of the era. Over the decades, the home has evolved while retaining its character and sense of place. Most recently, the kitchen and both bathrooms were beautifully renovated in 2022 – and the results are truly exceptional. The magazine-worthy bathrooms showcase gorgeous, upscale design choices and luxurious finishes. The kitchen is equally impressive, featuring a Sub-Zero refrigerator, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and built-in banquette seating beneath a distinctive barrel ceiling – a space that is as beautiful as it is inviting. A side entrance off Franklin Street leads into a bright and welcoming sunroom, where large windows frame peaceful views of the backyard. This versatile space also provides convenient access to the garage. The lower level offers even more living space, including a comfortable family room overlooking the gardens, a third bedroom, and a flexible workroom or office – or whatever space best suits
| Price | $715,000 | |
| Bedrooms | 3 | |
| Full Baths | 2 | |
| Half Baths | 0 | |
| Total Baths | 2 | |
| Acres | 0.19 | |
| Property Type | Residential | |
| Sub type | Single Family Residence | |
| MLS Sub type | Single Family | |
| Features | Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Other Appliances, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer | |
| Exterior Features | Patio | |
| Year Built | 1854 | |
| Heating | Baseboard, Radiant, Central Air, Other | |
| Foundation | Stone | |
| Lot Description | Corner,Other Lot Description | |
| Parking Description | Attached, Other, Paved | |
| Parking Spaces | 1 | |
| Association Amenities | Other Fee Includes | |
| Directions | State Street (Route 38) to South 2nd Street or Route 31 to west on Franklin Street | |
| Market Area | Any Other Areas | |
| Address | 227 S 2nd Street, IL 60134 | |
| Postal Code | 60134 | |
| State | IL | |
| Country | United States | |
| Listing Office | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate | |
| Listing Office Phone | 630-232-0021 | |
| Listing Office Email | [email protected] | |
| Listing Agent | Katie Hemming | |
| Listing Agent Phone | 630-212-6165 | |
| Days on market | 0 | |
| MLS Status | Active | |
| Listing Date | Sep 21, 2026 | |
| Listing Last Modified | Sep 21, 2026 | |
| Tax Year | 2025 | |
| Tax Annual Amount | 9271 | |
| MLS Area | Any Other Areas | |
| MLS # | MRD12738471 | |
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