228 School St, Geneva, IL 60134
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OFF MARKET

$481,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 2,071 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

228 School St, Geneva, IL 60134

Est. Refi. Payment $3,453/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 31, 2019 for $220,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$482K
Since last month
Increased$12K (+2.5%)
Since last year
Increased$29K (+6.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$262K (+119%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +87% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$482K
July 2026$470K
June 2026$486K
May 2026$497K
April 2026$477K
March 2026$487K
February 2026$459K
January 2026$449K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
32 School St, Geneva, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$382,032
06/26/26
4
1.5
1,792
202 N Bennett St, Geneva, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$525,000
04/30/26
4
2
2,511
501 Dodson St, Geneva, IL
0.10
Single-Family Home
$381,000
12/08/25
3
1
1,386
210 Woodward Ave, Geneva, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$605,000
07/24/26
4
2
2,300
808 Longmeadow Dr, Geneva, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$388,000
09/30/25
4
2
1,096
320 E Side Dr, Geneva, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$177,000
11/17/25
5
4
2,248
15 Simpson St, Geneva, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$327,000
03/18/26
4
1.5
1,307
600 Spring Ct, Geneva, IL
0.47
Single-Family Home
$400,000
05/19/26
4
3
2,018
205 Simpson St, Geneva, IL
0.54
Single-Family Home
$385,000
08/25/26
4
2
1,920
404 Woodward Ave, Geneva, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$452,500
05/01/26
3
2
1,506

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
Lot 209 Austin Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
0.07
$92,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
312 Oakwood Dr, Geneva, IL 60134
0.06
$432,000
3
2
1,360
Off Market
421 Dodson St, Geneva, IL 60134
0.06
$520,600
3
1.5
1,734
Off Market
501 Dodson St, Geneva, IL 60134
0.10
$381,000
3
1
1,386
Recently Sold
502 Austin Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
0.11
$299,800
2
1
759
Off Market
431 Oakwood Dr, Geneva, IL 60134
0.13
$440,000
2
1.5
960
Recently Sold
221 Jefferson St, Geneva, IL 60134
0.08
$612,000
3
2.5
1,979
Off Market
127 Garfield St, Geneva, IL 60134
0.07
$469,500
3
1.5
1,758
Off Market
308 Euclid Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
0.13
$507,900
3
2
1,852
Off Market
138 Woodlawn St, Geneva, IL 60134
0.09
$341,100
2
2
914
Off Market
219 Jefferson St, Geneva, IL 60134
0.09
$590,000
3
3
1,568
Recently Sold
412 Woodward Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
0.16
$474,900
4
2
1,900
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1862
0.33 acre lot
2,071 sqft
$233/sqft
Garage

About this House

This 1862 Farmhouse has the charm, character and space you have been looking for (you won't find this much square footage at this price anywhere else in the area)! It has been kept extremely clean and very well maintained. Set on a double (corner) lot, with lots of outdoor space, 2 blocks from Harrison Street Elementary School, and 8 blocks from downtown Geneva. Featuring whole house fan, updated bathrooms, freshly painted walls and kitchen cabinets, new roof and upstairs windows, newer radiant heating unit and water heater. Basement is a limestone cellar which needs to be professionally waterproofed. Home Warranty Included. Home being sold AS-IS.
228 School St, Geneva, IL 60134 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,071 sqft single-family home built in 1862. It last sold for $220,000 on May 31, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $481,800, with a rent estimate of $3,675/month.

Home Details for 228 School St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticTypes of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1862
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 31, 2019
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10327698
Sold
$220,000
May 5, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$225,000
May 2, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$225,000
Price decreased by 6%
Apr 16, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$239,900
Apr 5, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$239,900

Market trends in Geneva

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$584K
$19KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.7%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$248
$5MoM
Available listings
88
6MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Geneva

At least 172 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say parking is easy

  • 91 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 89 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 81 % Say it's quiet

  • 79 % Say kids play outside

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 74 % Say there's wildlife

  • 69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 64 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say there are community events

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Cheyenne Ianno
    "Close to everything you need! Plus there’s a lot of different ways to get to neighboring towns quickly with ease."
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  • CYI
    "It’s safe for your kids to ride their bikes and play outside, there’s tons of history and interesting things to explore, and the schools are great. "
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  • Everett
    "Very friend environment. Very safe. Nothing sketchy about the area. Very nice local places for ice cream, sitting down, and quick bites to eat"
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  • Mlamanna731
    "Community events are going on usually about twice a month, usually downtown and sometimes in other neighborhoods "
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  • Trudypeterson
    "Geneva Schools are 10/10!!! Really enjoy living here ... great place to raise a family... unfortunately it is in Illinois. SO MANY people looking to leave the state! "
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  • Nbieganowski
    "There are nice sidewalks for dog walking. People are very dog friendly. Be careful of coyote at night in wooded areas."
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  • Darjcar
    "Neighbors watch each other and care a lot. Very friendly and safe. Lots of kids having fun. Close to the hospital, shopping and train station. Lots of great restaurants in Geneva, walk the town and here great live music. Best town around! "
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  • Elizabeth S.
    "Friendly neighbors, close shopping and dining, great historical downtown. Plenty of good schools and sports. "
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  • Elizabeth S.
    "Many people have them and most are really well behaved. Most people with dogs are really friendly and nearly everyone picks up after bathroom stops. "
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  • Cathy R.
    "I’m walking distance to restaurants on 3rd street, bike path, train station and river. Farmers Market is in my backyard. "
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  • Trudypeterson
    "Geneva is a wonderful place to raise a family. The schools are great… It’s a beautiful town with lots of parks and shopping and places to eat. It is close to Chicago and the countryside ❤️"
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  • Swimmom300
    "We have two grocery stores within three minutes of the house, we live right by the Geneva Commens, and to get downtown Geneva if you want probably 10 minutes if you ride your bicycle five minutes."
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  • Melrose518
    "This is a very friendly neighborhood. Homes in general are kept up well.. There is a definite sense of community in our particular subdivision. Neighbors are always helping one another""
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  • Paulcruby
    "I am.retired and do not have a commute. The Metra train is a convenient way to get into Chicago. Buses are also convenient for getting around locally. Geneva is also close to major highways that go into the city. Overall Geneva is in a good location with several options for commuting."
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  • Dmdrab
    "Not so conjested like other areas of DuPage County, yet still feels connected as part of the Chicago western suburbs. No problem finding good schools, great doctors/specialists, and most people Seem Genuinely friendly."
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  • Shauna B.
    "It’s always been very kid and family friendly! The Pepper Valley Pool and playground are an added perk to becoming a part of our community. "
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  • Abbey L.
    "Block parties, down town Geneva seasonal events and other really awesome things through the park district "
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  • Genevagirl
    "Easy and convenient. Clean character station, always get a seat! Locally, everything is 5 to 10 minutes away"
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  • Elizstahl
    "Easy to get around. I only work about 15 minutes away, so the commute is easy. But we have the train station here in Geneva, so you can get downtown easily. "
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  • Geneva Fan
    "Geneva is a delightful, pretty, very special place. Safe and friendly, it beautifully combines small town convenience with easy access to big city amenities when you wish. It is a privilege to live here."
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  • mjwryaya
    "I believe everything about geneva is terrible. so even the commute is terrible. hate it here. commute is always long and people don’t know how to drive. "
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  • Kmo7559
    "Safe area to live for children of all ages. Plenty of parks Always plenty of people outside No problem with asking next door for help. "
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  • Drkim
    "Paths all around neighborhood always being used. Tons of people out walking their dogs. Geneva Commons has a lot of dog friendly stores"
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  • Drkim
    "Tons of kids in my neighborhood of Fisher Farms. Beautiful trails. Schools are great. Tons of great restaurants. Lots of shopping available. Fox River is beautiful. We go kayaking on it. Very clean. Wonderful festivals. "
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  • Janna B.
    "Christmas Walk, Holiday house tour, Wine Fest, live music, great food and shopping, farmers market, train to city"
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  • Ejournell
    "It is near an Elementary school that kids can walk to and people walk and jog and walk their dogs regularly here. It also is a mature neighborhood with nice big trees. "
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  • Carriep1211
    "Great Community to raise a Family ! Beautiful Parks, Great Schools and especially love The downtown area! "
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  • Marsha Engle
    "Walk to Island Park for movies in the summer. Fast walk to train, forest preserve, festivals, shops. Everyone is very friendly. In fact, all of Geneva is lovely."
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  • MattH
    "One of the nicest suburbs to live in. Good schools and churches. Clean yards, nice people, and Geneva has great festivals."
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  • Nicbernas
    "Christmas Walk Home Tours Swedish Days Festival of the Vine A Bunch of Park District Events North Mill Creek neighborhood events "
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  • Danielle S.
    "I've grown up here and I love it. Everybody is so nice and you can always feel safe. People walk dogs and exercise early in the morning, and during the summer there are plenty of pools around fo you to take your kids to. It's a great place to raise your kids, take it from one, it's great here."
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  • Geo
    "Lots of parks are close. As well as many dog parks in the surrounding cities. Everyone enjoys meeting friendly dogs on 3rd street. Just be conscientious and pick up after your pup!"
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Frequently asked questions about 228 School St

  • What is 228 School St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 228 School St in Geneva, IL is $481,800.
  • What is the price history for 228 School St?
    228 School St in Geneva, IL last sold for $220,000 in May 2019.
  • Is Geneva a buyer's or seller's market?
    Geneva is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Geneva?
    The median sale price in Geneva is $584K. That is up $19K from the prior month.
  • Does 228 School St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 228 School St in Geneva, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 228 School St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 228 School St in Geneva, IL has in-unit laundry.

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