628 James St, Geneva, IL 60134
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OFF MARKET

$500,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1 sqft

628 James St, Geneva, IL 60134

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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 2, 2012 for $244,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$501K
Since last month
Decreased$8K (-1.5%)
Since last year
Increased$36K (+7.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$257K (+105.2%)
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 +70% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$502K
August 2026$500K
July 2026$509K
June 2026$511K
May 2026$498K
April 2026$474K
March 2026$479K
February 2026$457K
January 2026$456K
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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
718 North St, Geneva, IL
0.42
Single-Family Home
$390,000
04/27/26
3
1.5
1,141
32 Anderson Blvd, Geneva, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$505,000
10/10/25
4
2.5
2,420
412 Richards St, Geneva, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$385,000
03/10/26
3
2
1,535
218 S 1st St, Geneva, IL
0.40
Single-Family Home
$640,000
05/29/26
3
1.5
1,702
612 Illinois St, Geneva, IL
0.54
Single-Family Home
$425,000
05/15/26
3
2
1,120
622 Edison St, Geneva, IL
0.57
Single-Family Home
$425,000
05/28/26
3
1.5
1,455
1201 Ford St, Geneva, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$449,900
03/09/26
2
2
1,497
22 Kane St, Geneva, IL
0.81
Single-Family Home
$265,000
01/15/26
3
1.5
-
11 Logan Ave, Geneva, IL
0.32
Single-Family Home
$400,000
06/26/26
2
1
1,000
616 N Lincoln Ave, Geneva, IL
0.60
Single-Family Home
$500,000
12/05/25
3
2
1,447

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
528 James St, Geneva, IL 60134
0.07
$594,400
3
2.5
2,058
Off Market
57 S 7th St, Geneva, IL 60134
0.04
$600,000
3
2.5
1,980
Recently Sold
521 Campbell St, Geneva, IL 60134
0.09
$1,174,200
4
3
2,885
Off Market
514 James St, Geneva, IL 60134
0.10
$621,800
4
3
-
Off Market
136 S 5th St, Geneva, IL 60134
0.11
$1,268,700
4
3.5
3,472
Off Market
105 Kenston Ct, Geneva, IL 60134
0.07
$482,500
2
2.5
1,900
Off Market
103 Kenston Ct, Geneva, IL 60134
0.07
$558,600
2
2.5
2,000
Off Market
109 Kenston Ct #109, Geneva, IL 60134
0.07
$647,900
2
2
-
Off Market
227 Campbell Ct, Geneva, IL 60134
0.09
$896,400
3
4
2,719
Off Market
225 Campbell Ct, Geneva, IL 60134
0.09
$903,300
3
3.5
2,720
Off Market
221 Campbell Ct, Geneva, IL 60134
0.10
$856,200
3
3.5
2,801
Off Market
#280, Geneva, IL 60134
0.13
$474,000
3
3
1,680
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1893
Living Area
1 sqft
Price/Sqft
$500,900

About this House

Truly a sign of the times! Its an amazing offering.... a three bedroom/three bath/totally renovated from top to bottom(literally!!) home downtown Geneva, for $249,900! Such an opportunity for a smart buyer. This home has been decked out with all new flooring/new kitchen/new appliances/new bathrooms/new roof with 50 year transferable warranty/new sliding glass doors! It shows great and the feedback has been fabulous. This home is so versatile that it would suit the needs of many different pools of buyers.... those who need easy access to the Metra station, those considering a down-size, first-time buyers, busy professionals? You name it! If you are considering a purchase downtown Geneva, or are just intrigued by this price, please call today. You wont be disappointed in your viewing of this home!
628 James St, Geneva, IL 60134 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1 sqft single-family home built in 1893. It last sold for $244,500 on Apr 2, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $500,900, with a rent estimate of $4,034/month.

Home Details for 628 James St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1893
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9016 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 1, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$249,900
Jun 1, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$249,900
Apr 2, 2012
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07926750
Sold
$244,500
Dec 22, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$249,900
Aug 16, 2011
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07853808
Sold
$111,000

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 628 James St

  • What is 628 James St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 628 James St in Geneva, IL is $500,900.
  • What is the price history for 628 James St?
    628 James St in Geneva, IL last sold for $244,500 in April 2012.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 628 James St?
    The lot at 628 James St in Geneva, IL is about 0.21 acres (9,016 sq ft).

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