720 Forrest Ave, Geneva, IL 60134
OFF MARKET

720 Forrest Ave
Geneva, IL 60134

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,798 sqft

$601,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,238/mo*
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$601,900

Trulia Estimate
as of May 28, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,238/mo*
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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,798 sqft

Local Information

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Description

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.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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Outdoor
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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 History for 720 Forrest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
01/25/2021$410,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10943599
07/08/2019$385,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10362369
06/12/2019$399,000PendingAgent Provided
05/21/2019$399,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/07/2019$419,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
05/05/2019$419,000PendingAgent Provided
05/01/2019$419,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/04/2011$380,000Sold
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11/20/2010$399,900PendingAgent Provided
11/05/2010$399,900PriceChange
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10/09/2010$419,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/08/2010$439,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/18/2001$322,500Sold
N/A
07/17/1995$224,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$12,114
Assessment$501,630
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 720 Forrest Ave

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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
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Bath
Sqft
413 Cheever Ave, Geneva, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$564,000
02/27/26
3
2.5
1,780
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
1118 Meadows Rd, Geneva, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$575,000
07/10/25
3
1.5
1,469
804 Dow Ave, Geneva, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$950,000
04/30/26
3
3
2,384
528 James St, Geneva, IL
0.49
Single-Family Home
$560,000
06/23/25
3
2.5
2,058
747 Cheever Ave, Geneva, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$695,000
05/15/26
4
3
2,359
301 S 1st St, Geneva, IL
0.48
Single-Family Home
$650,000
08/01/25
3
2
1,362
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

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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

  • 87 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say it's quiet

  • 79 % Say kids play outside

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 74 % Say there's wildlife

  • 68 % 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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    "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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720 Forrest Ave, Geneva, IL 60134 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,798 sqft single-family home built in 1928. This property is not currently available for sale. 720 Forrest Ave was last sold on Jan 25, 2021 for $410,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 720 Forrest Ave is $601,900.