720 Forrest Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
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OFF MARKET

$601,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,798 sqft

720 Forrest Ave, Geneva, IL 60134

Est. Refi. Payment $4,270/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 25, 2021 for $410,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$602K
Since last month
Decreased$1K (-0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$41K (+7.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$192K (+46.8%)
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 +34% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$602K
July 2026$603K
June 2026$611K
May 2026$604K
April 2026$593K
March 2026$570K
February 2026$546K
January 2026$538K
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
413 Cheever Ave, Geneva, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$564,000
02/27/26
3
2.5
1,780
218 S 1st St, Geneva, IL
0.48
Single-Family Home
$640,000
05/29/26
3
1.5
1,702
401 S 1st St, Geneva, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$549,900
04/07/26
3
2
1,722
1012 Fargo Blvd, Geneva, IL
0.52
Single-Family Home
$390,000
09/15/25
3
2
1,455
810 Dow Ave, Geneva, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
07/07/26
3
3
2,227
804 Dow Ave, Geneva, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$950,000
04/30/26
3
3
2,384
747 Cheever Ave, Geneva, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$695,000
05/15/26
4
3
2,359
915 Ray St, Geneva, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$725,000
09/12/25
3
2
2,197
999 Sunset Rd, Geneva, IL
0.37
Single-Family Home
$720,000
05/01/26
3
2
1,348
585 Linden Ct, Geneva, IL
0.43
Single-Family Home
$415,000
04/17/26
2
2
1,800

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
729 Hawthorne Ln, Geneva, IL 60134
0.03
$1,349,100
4
3
3,992
Off Market
808 Forrest Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
0.07
$470,800
3
1.5
1,900
Off Market
413 Cheever Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
0.08
$564,000
3
2.5
1,780
Recently Sold
803 Dow Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
0.10
$1,717,100
4
4
4,130
Off Market
615 Easton Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
0.12
$2,515,000
6
5.5
5,762
Recently Sold
316 Elizabeth Pl, Geneva, IL 60134
0.11
$2,161,400
5
6.5
9,666
Off Market
804 Dow Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
0.13
$950,000
3
3
2,384
Recently Sold
464 Easton Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
0.13
$1,373,100
4
3.5
4,567
Off Market
810 Dow Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
0.14
$1,150,000
3
3
2,227
Recently Sold
705 Meadows Rd, Geneva, IL 60134
0.15
$1,042,600
4
3
2,108
Off Market
724 S Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
0.13
$1,125,000
4
2.5
3,698
For Sale
932 S Batavia Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
0.16
$605,900
5
3.5
2,875
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 720 Forrest Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1928
Living Area
1,798 sqft
Price/Sqft
$335
Parking
Garage

About this House

Location and vintage charm with a nice flowing layout! This beautiful 1928 Colonial home is located right near downtown Geneva, just a few shorts blocks to 3rd street with all of the restaurant's, bars and shopping not to mention the Metra. The home has 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, spacious family room with plenty of windows with new shades making it nice and bright and a dry bar with a wine fridge. The gorgeous dining room boast's custom built-in high end cabinetry with a marble countertop as well as the original built in corner shelves mixing modern and vintage styling. The updated kitchen has granite countertops and higher end stainless steel appliances. You will notice the recently redone hardwood floors throughout most of first floor as well as second floor. The fireplace in living room is inviting for those cold evenings. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, a full bath and plenty of closet space. The basement has a generously sized rec room, large laundry room with storage area and a walk up to the backyard. Updated electrical and plumbing in 2019 and a new hot water tank in 2020. Brand new fencing was installed on the south side of the lot in 2020.
720 Forrest Ave, Geneva, IL 60134 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,798 sqft single-family home built in 1928. It last sold for $410,000 on Jan 25, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $601,900, with a rent estimate of $3,608/month.

Home Details for 720 Forrest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticTypes of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, OtherPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1928
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8123 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 25, 2021
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10943599
Sold
$410,000
Jul 8, 2019
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10362369
Sold
$385,000
Jun 12, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$399,000
May 21, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$399,000
Price decreased by 5%
May 7, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PendingToActive
$419,000

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 720 Forrest Ave

  • What is 720 Forrest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 720 Forrest Ave in Geneva, IL is $601,900.
  • What is the price history for 720 Forrest Ave?
    720 Forrest Ave in Geneva, IL last sold for $410,000 in January 2021.
  • 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 720 Forrest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 720 Forrest Ave in Geneva, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 720 Forrest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 720 Forrest Ave in Geneva, IL has in-unit laundry.

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