Rare opportunity in the heart of downtown Geneva! Situated on the prominent corner of Fifth and James Street, this historic property offers endless potential and exceptional versatility. Currently configured for office use, the building could potentially be deconverted and transformed back into a stunning single-family residence, creating a unique opportunity for homeowners, investors, or business owners alike. Featuring approximately 2,244 square feet, this character-filled property blends timeless charm with flexible functionality. The spacious layout offers multiple offices, gathering spaces, and private rooms that could easily adapt to a variety of residential or commercial needs. A detached 2-car garage adds valuable convenience, while the highly visible corner location provides outstanding accessibility and presence in one of Geneva's most desirable downtown settings. Perfect for those seeking a live/work lifestyle, the property offers the flexibility to live onsite, operate your business from home, or seamlessly combine both. Whether you envision a distinctive downtown residence, boutique office, creative studio, professional workspace, or mixed-use concept, the possibilities here are truly endless. Just steps from Geneva's renowned shopping, dining, Metra station, and riverwalk, this is a rare chance to own a piece of local history in an unbeatable location.
Details
MLS #
12641521
Listing Type
For Sale
Style
Office/tech
Sub-Type
Resale
Status
Active
Year
1890
Days On Site
105
Listing Provided By
Premier Living Properties | Tamara O'Connor
Features
SQ Feet
2,244
Story(s)
2
Units
1
Acreage
0.21
Interior
Cooling
Central Air
Exterior
Roof
Composition
Foundation Details
Stone
Construction Materials
Wood, Frame
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Taxes
Tax Year
2024
Tax Annual Amount
10832
Area Information
State
IL
County
Kane
City
Geneva
Zip Code
60134
Area
Geneva
Listing VS Median (in 60134)
Price: $675,000
low | high
Med: $524,950
72.22962962963% of Average
sqft: 2,244
low | high
Med: 2,637
32.508912655971% of Average
$ / sqft: $301
low | high
Med: $205
81.977978997673% of Average
On site: 105
low | high
Med: 62
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Market Activity 60134
Date
Sales
Avg $ Per SqFt
Min Sale Price
Max Sale Price
Med Sale Price
Date: Aug 2026
Sales: 5
Avg $ Per SqFt: $255.15
Min Sale Price: $385,000
Max Sale Price: $1,433,000
Med Sale Price: $600,000
Date: Jul 2026
Sales: 24
Avg $ Per SqFt: $263.05
Min Sale Price: $278,500
Max Sale Price: $960,000
Med Sale Price: $584,050
Date: Jun 2026
Sales: 38
Avg $ Per SqFt: $261.91
Min Sale Price: $105,508
Max Sale Price: $1,250,000
Med Sale Price: $526,350
Date: May 2026
Sales: 32
Avg $ Per SqFt: $266.08
Min Sale Price: $92,000
Max Sale Price: $1,275,000
Med Sale Price: $562,000
Date: Apr 2026
Sales: 37
Avg $ Per SqFt: $273.9
Min Sale Price: $340,000
Max Sale Price: $1,570,000
Med Sale Price: $640,000
Date: Mar 2026
Sales: 40
Avg $ Per SqFt: $267.73
Min Sale Price: $317,000
Max Sale Price: $1,150,000
Med Sale Price: $582,500
Date: Feb 2026
Sales: 27
Avg $ Per SqFt: $275.23
Min Sale Price: $264,900
Max Sale Price: $1,600,000
Med Sale Price: $490,000
Date: Jan 2026
Sales: 17
Avg $ Per SqFt: $260.29
Min Sale Price: $315,000
Max Sale Price: $1,000,000
Med Sale Price: $495,000
Date: Dec 2025
Sales: 11
Avg $ Per SqFt: $249.84
Min Sale Price: $265,000
Max Sale Price: $1,275,000
Med Sale Price: $370,000
Date: Nov 2025
Sales: 18
Avg $ Per SqFt: $237.9
Min Sale Price: $340,000
Max Sale Price: $825,000
Med Sale Price: $512,500
Date: Oct 2025
Sales: 35
Avg $ Per SqFt: $228.35
Min Sale Price: $60,000
Max Sale Price: $1,125,000
Med Sale Price: $485,000
Date: Sep 2025
Sales: 27
Avg $ Per SqFt: $246.17
Min Sale Price: $320,000
Max Sale Price: $1,450,000
Med Sale Price: $625,000
Sourced by Back At You
Aug 2026
Sales:
5
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$255.15
Min Sale Price:
$385,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,433,000
Med Sale Price:
$600,000
Jul 2026
Sales:
24
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$263.05
Min Sale Price:
$278,500
Max Sale Price:
$960,000
Med Sale Price:
$584,050
Jun 2026
Sales:
38
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$261.91
Min Sale Price:
$105,508
Max Sale Price:
$1,250,000
Med Sale Price:
$526,350
May 2026
Sales:
32
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$266.08
Min Sale Price:
$92,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,275,000
Med Sale Price:
$562,000
Apr 2026
Sales:
37
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$273.9
Min Sale Price:
$340,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,570,000
Med Sale Price:
$640,000
Mar 2026
Sales:
40
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$267.73
Min Sale Price:
$317,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,150,000
Med Sale Price:
$582,500
Feb 2026
Sales:
27
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$275.23
Min Sale Price:
$264,900
Max Sale Price:
$1,600,000
Med Sale Price:
$490,000
Jan 2026
Sales:
17
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$260.29
Min Sale Price:
$315,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,000,000
Med Sale Price:
$495,000
Dec 2025
Sales:
11
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$249.84
Min Sale Price:
$265,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,275,000
Med Sale Price:
$370,000
Nov 2025
Sales:
18
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$237.9
Min Sale Price:
$340,000
Max Sale Price:
$825,000
Med Sale Price:
$512,500
Oct 2025
Sales:
35
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$228.35
Min Sale Price:
$60,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,125,000
Med Sale Price:
$485,000
Sep 2025
Sales:
27
Avg $ Per SqFt:
$246.17
Min Sale Price:
$320,000
Max Sale Price:
$1,450,000
Med Sale Price:
$625,000
MLS Number: 12641521
Tamara O'Connor – (630) 485-4214
Premier Living Properties – (630) 377-1646 – amanda@plproperties.com
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MLS Number: 12641521
Tamara O'Connor – (630) 485-4214
Premier Living Properties – (630) 377-1646 – amanda@plproperties.com