Full of timeless charm & thoughtful updates, this 3-bed, 1.5-bath, 1.5-story home in Geneseo is as warm & welcoming as they come. With cedar siding, easy landscaping, & undeniable curb appeal, this is one you won't want to miss. Enter into a spacious open foyer that leads to a generous living room with beautiful hardwood floors, which flow into the formal dining room. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, & a pantry-plus direct access to a mudroom that opens to the peaceful backyard. The main-floor bedroom is conveniently located near the full bath, which includes laundry hookups. Upstairs, you'll find 2 large bedrooms and a half bath. Large windows throughout the home fill each space with natural light. The full basement provides storage space. Out back, enjoy a tranquil yard complete with a treehouse that stays & a 2-car garage tucked behind the home. Updates include: HVAC (2015), interior paint (2019), exterior paint (2020), & water heater (2022). Conveniently located near downtown with easy access to Rt 6 & the interstate, this Geneseo gem is full of character & move-in ready!
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$188,000
523 S Oakwood Ave, Geneseo, IL 61254
3beds
1,657sqft
Townhouse, Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$198,600 Zestimate®
$113/sqft
$1,353 Estimated rent
Home value
$198,600
$151,000 - $262,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Richard Bassford, CRS 309-292-3681,
RE/MAX Concepts Bettendorf
Bought with:
Desiree Housby
Epique Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: QC4262574
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x12
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x16
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3x5
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3x5
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3x5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x20
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x20
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Range Hood, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Egress Window,Full
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,657 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Guest, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55x132
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 0821328007
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Original Town Geneseo
Location
- Region: Geneseo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $113/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $194,181
- Annual tax amount: $4,200
- Date on market: 12/30/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/3/2025 | Sold | $188,000+0.5%$113/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4262574 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2025 | Pending sale | $187,000$113/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4262574 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2025 | Price change | $187,000-5.1%$113/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #QC4262574 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $197,000+23.1%$119/sqft |
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| 7/19/2021 | Sold | $160,000+23.4%$97/sqft |
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| 3/21/2020 | Listing removed | $129,700$78/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #QC4207409 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2020 | Price change | $129,700-7.3%$78/sqft |
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| 1/21/2020 | Price change | $139,900-2.8%$84/sqft |
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| 12/31/2019 | Price change | $143,900-4%$87/sqft |
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| 11/16/2019 | Price change | $149,900-3.2%$90/sqft |
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| 11/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $154,900+6.8%$93/sqft |
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| 2/26/2016 | Sold | $145,000+93.3%$88/sqft |
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| 7/31/2015 | Sold | $75,000$45/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,773 +13.6% | $64,727 +9.8% |
| 2023 | $4,200 +5.9% | $58,950 +7.6% |
| 2022 | $3,965 -9.1% | $54,786 +2.6% |
| 2021 | $4,362 +0.5% | $53,397 -3.1% |
| 2020 | $4,341 +3.2% | $55,105 +3.4% |
| 2019 | $4,205 +5.4% | $53,293 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $3,990 -0.7% | $50,371 +2.6% |
| 2017 | $4,016 +95.6% | $49,094 +95.6% |
| 2016 | $2,053 -4.9% | $25,097 +0.2% |
| 2015 | $2,159 | $25,047 -10.7% |
| 2013 | $2,159 +7.4% | $28,042 +0.7% |
| 2007 | $2,010 +15.7% | $27,837 +2.7% |
| 2006 | $1,737 | $27,105 |
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Neighborhood: 61254
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Southwest Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Geneseo Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Geneseo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Geneseo High School
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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