315 S 5th St

5,539 Sq. Ft.
$208 / Sq. Ft.
5,539
Sq. Ft.
$208
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step back in time as you enter this Prairie Italianate home built in 1864. One of the earliest homes built in Geneva, this residence embodies the charm of the Italianate movement, which was popular in affluent regions during the mid-19th century. Recognized in the Kane County Gazette as one of Geneva's finest homes! Nestled on a sprawling lot, in-town Geneva, adorned with 35 mature trees the property offers a serene and picturesque setting. A tranquil koi pond and cascading waterfall enhance the...Step back in time as you enter this Prairie Italianate home built in 1864. One of the earliest homes built in Geneva, this residence embodies the charm of the Italianate movement, which was popular in affluent regions during the mid-19th century. Recognized in the Kane County Gazette as one of Geneva's finest homes! Nestled on a sprawling lot, in-town Geneva, adorned with 35 mature trees the property offers a serene and picturesque setting. A tranquil koi pond and cascading waterfall enhance the natural charm. Two expansive wraparound porches invite you to relax while enjoying morning coffee or hosting an evening dinner. The original home faced the river which today serves as the backyard and the back of the home now faces Fifth with the addition of a large 4 car tandem garage. There is an abundance of storage in the garage, a newly fenced yard and newer exterior paint and roof. Inside, you will find intricate decorative moldings that highlight the home's elegance and attention to detail. The 11-foot ceilings create an airy, grand atmosphere, while the hardwood floors throughout add warmth and beauty. You will want to host elegant dinners in the dining room, retreat to the library with your favorite book and relax in the family/living rooms. The updated kitchen provides plenty of space to gather and create wonderful family meals. Up the curved staircase you will find plenty of bedrooms / baths for your family and guests. Enjoy the Geneva library, plenty of quaint shops, restaurants and train ~ everything Geneva offers. Make this your home - a living piece of Geneva history!
  1. Listed by Ginny Sylvester • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
    P: (630)-715-1887 C: (630)-715-1887 ginny@hemmingsylvester.com

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Property Details for 315 South 5th Street

Area
Geneva
Township
Geneva
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
4.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
4.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Zoned
Num of Interior Fireplaces
6
LISTING UPDATED: 11/04/2025 02:19 AM

Property Details for 315 South 5th Street

StatusClosed
MLS #12367260
Days on Market83
Taxes$30,242 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1859
Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,859 SF
CountyKane County
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Building Information for 315 South 5th Street

Stories-Year Built1859Building Size-Lot Size0.41 AC / 17,859 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,125 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,605

Property Taxes

$2,520

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 315 South 5th Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 304
  • Elementary School: Williamsburg Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Geneva Middle School
  • High School District: 304
  • High School: Geneva Community High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 304
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Tandem, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Special Millwork, Granite Counters
  • Num Of Rooms: 15
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 7
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Bedroom,Grand Entry Hall,Kitchen
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Eating Area, Library, Sitting Room, Workshop, Foyer, Pantry, Other Room
  • Num of Baths: 4.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop
  • Other Equipment: Water-Softener Owned, TV Antenna, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 18095
  • Other Structures: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Historical District
  • North Coordinate: 1
  • West Coordinate: 35
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-06-09T15:18:26
  • Photos Count: 31
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X21
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X15
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 18X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom #7 Information
  • 7th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 7
  • Bedroom #7 Room Dimensions: 17X13
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 18X21
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 18X18
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 7X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X15
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 14X7
Eating Area Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Dimensions: 12X12
Work Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Work Room
  • Dimensions: 8X10
Pantry Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Pantry
  • Dimensions: 4X6
Other Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Dimensions: 18X15
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Dimensions: 12X8
Library Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Library
  • Dimensions: 14X21

Property History for 315 South 5th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2025

Sold

MRED #12367260

$1,150,000
Oct 16, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921089327

$1,150,000
Aug 6, 2025

Pending

MRED #12367260

Aug 6, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12367260

Aug 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12367260

$1,290,000
Aug 1, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12367260

$1,290,000
May 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12367260

$1,290,000
Feb 4, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12149931

$1,360,000
Jan 9, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12149931

$1,360,000
Sep 5, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12149931

$1,399,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2025

Sold

MRED #12367260

$1,150,000
10/16/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1921089327

$1,150,000
08/06/2025

Pending

MRED #12367260

08/06/2025

Contingent

MRED #12367260

08/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12367260

$1,290,000
08/01/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12367260

$1,290,000
05/16/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12367260

$1,290,000
02/04/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12149931

$1,360,000
01/09/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12149931

$1,360,000
09/05/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12149931

$1,399,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 315 South 5th Street

Taxable ValueLand$62,142Additions$343,308Total$405,450
Tax Record2024$30,242 ($2,520 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt5,346 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,346 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,095 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1859CountyKANEAPN12-03-458-011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 315 South 5th Street

This home is within Geneva Community Unit School District 304.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Williamsburg Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Geneva Middle School South
Public6 to 8

Geneva Middle School North
Public6 to 8

Geneva Community High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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