701 Forrest Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
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701 Forrest Ave
Geneva, IL 60134

  • 5 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 4,031 sqft (on 0.40 acres)

$1,914,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,085/mo*
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$1,914,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,085/mo*
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5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,031 sqft
(on 0.40 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Description

Coveted in town Geneva location. Custom built by Augustine builders, this impeccable home is full of luxury high end details. The award-winning gardens were featured in "Better Homes & Gardens" as well as the Geneva garden walk. The kitchen is full of upscale amenities including side-by-side Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf double oven/range, brick fireplace with custom attached screen, large island with farm sink, two prep sinks, soapstone counter tops, custom tile work, large eating area and door to mud room with 9x7 pantry & granite planning desk. Butler''s pantry with Sub-Zero wine refrigerator, marble counter tops & beveled glass top cabinetry. Master Suite with fireplace, morning bar, attached sleeping porch and luxury bath with upscale shower/water closet with 2 doors. The home is configured to have as many as 6-7 bedrooms, including capabilities for nanny and in-law quarters. Professional wine cellar with tasting room. Radiant heating in garage, basement & other areas. Exquisite.
701 Forrest Ave, Geneva, IL 60134 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,031 sqft single-family home built in 2005. It last sold for $1,135,000 on Nov 4, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,914,500, with a rent estimate of $6,907/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 701 Forrest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticTypes of Rooms: Dining RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2005
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
PatioPorch

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.40 acres

Price History for 701 Forrest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
11/04/2015$1,135,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09037276
10/07/2015$1,249,900PendingAgent Provided
09/13/2015$1,249,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Geneva

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$513K
$65KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.4%
0.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$245
$8MoM
Available listings
73
8MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$41,576
Assessment$1,675,509
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 701 Forrest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
803 Dow Ave, Geneva, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,635,000
10/03/25
4
4
4,130
405 S 1st St, Geneva, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
04/14/26
4
3.5
3,672
932 S Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$575,000
09/02/25
5
3.5
2,875
315 S 5th St, Geneva, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
10/31/25
7
4.5
5,539
710 Peck Rd, Geneva, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$825,000
11/18/25
5
3
2,827
615 Easton Ave, Geneva, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,515,000
04/16/26
6
5.5
5,762
629 Peck Rd, Geneva, IL
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,155,000
04/15/26
3
3
2,252
804 Dow Ave, Geneva, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$950,000
04/30/26
3
3
2,384
301 Country Club Pl, Geneva, IL
0.58
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
03/31/26
5
2.5
3,328
747 Cheever Ave, Geneva, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$695,000
05/15/26
4
3
2,359

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What Locals Say about Geneva

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  • 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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    "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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    "Community events are going on usually about twice a month, usually downtown and sometimes in other neighborhoods "
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    "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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    "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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    "Friendly neighbors, close shopping and dining, great historical downtown. Plenty of good schools and sports. "
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    "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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    "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
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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 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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  • 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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