Fabulous 4 bedroom home in Genoa with updates throughout from top to bottom, inside and out! Great curb appeal welcomes you with beautiful landscaping and inviting decks on both the front and back of the home. The fenced backyard provides a wonderful outdoor space for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, the updated kitchen features attractive countertops and appliances, while the bathroom is pretty as a picture. Updated wiring adds peace of mind, and the 2 car detached garage provides plenty of space for parking, storage, or projects. The basement offers excellent additional living space with a family room and den, plus plumbing roughed in for a future bathroom. The furnace is only 5 years old and the water heater is 7 years old, with both maintained yearly by H.E.RO. Heating & Cooling. So many improvements have already been made, there is truly nothing to do but move in and enjoy!
For sale
$289,500
539 Central Ave, Genoa, IL 60135
4beds
1,866sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$282,100 Zestimate®
$155/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful landscapingGreat curb appealUpdated kitchenAttractive countertops
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Listed by:
Lori Peterson 815-973-2180,
Re/Max Of Rock Valley
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202605170
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 352
- Dimensions: 32 x 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- L.L. Finished Space
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,866
- Total interior livable area: 1,866 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,216
- Finished area below ground: 650
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 0329101006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Genoa
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $155/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $184,695
- Annual tax amount: $5,805
- Price range: $289.5K - $289.5K
- Date on market: 8/19/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$282,100
$268,000 - $296,000
$1,999/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,500+65.5%$155/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202605170 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2012 | Listing removed | $174,900$94/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX #07117690 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2012 | Listed for sale | $174,900$94/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX #07117690 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2012 | Listing removed | $174,900$94/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX #07117690 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2009 | Listed for sale | $174,900$94/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX #07117690 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2009 | Listing removed | $174,900$94/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX #06917143 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2008 | Price change | $174,900-2.8%$94/sqft |
Source: NCI #06917143 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2008 | Price change | $179,900-5.3%$96/sqft |
Source: NCI #06917143 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2008 | Listed for sale | $189,900+146.6%$102/sqft |
Source: NCI #06917143 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2003 | Sold | $77,000$41/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,483 +1% | $61,565 +7.5% |
| 2023 | $5,430 +10.9% | $57,259 +15.6% |
| 2022 | $4,895 +5.8% | $49,541 +5.7% |
| 2021 | $4,628 +16.9% | $46,874 +18.8% |
| 2020 | $3,961 +3% | $39,462 +6.2% |
| 2019 | $3,845 +2.9% | $37,141 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $3,739 +2% | $35,457 +4.1% |
| 2017 | $3,665 -0.9% | $34,063 +0.2% |
| 2016 | $3,699 | $33,985 +2.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $33,169 +1.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $32,602 +0.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $32,553 -8.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $35,737 -5.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $37,928 -7.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $41,143 -6.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $44,143 -0.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $44,280 +5.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $41,878 +8.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $38,505 |
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Neighborhood: 60135
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Genoa Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Genoa-Kingston Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Genoa-Kingston High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kingston Elem
- Middle: Genoa-Kingston Middle School
- High: Genoa-Kingston High School
- District: Genoa Kingston CUSD 424
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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