Genoa IL Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience in this beautifully maintained 1889 home, ideally situated on a picturesque corner lot just steps from downtown Genoa. Enjoy a walkable lifestyle with easy access to the local coffee shop, winery, library, restaurants, and community events that make small town living so special. Offering more than 2,400 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space, this three story home features 5 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a finished attic retreat, and a full basement, providing plenty of room for everyone to gather, relax, and grow. Original oak woodwork throughout showcases the craftsmanship of a bygone era, while each room has been tastefully updated with careful consideration to preserve the home's historic character. Cozy up by the wood burning fireplace, prepare meals in the inviting kitchen featuring Kemper cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, or unwind on the screened three season porch complete with comfortable seating and a porch swing. It is the perfect place to enjoy coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening. The finished attic includes a bedroom, two large closets, and a spacious walk-in shower, creating a private retreat that is ideal for guests, older children, or a home office. The second floor bathroom features a gorgeous clawfoot tub and shower combination that adds to the home's timeless appeal. Outside, you'll find a backyard designed for entertaining with a patio, firepit, and a fully fenced yard with a cedar fence. The oversized 2.5 car garage offers exceptional storage and easily accommodates larger vehicles, bikes, tools, and a snowblower. Additional features include an epoxy coated garage floor, solar panels, and a gravel parking pad behind the garage for extra parking. Recent improvements include brand new lifetime warranty windows throughout the entire home and new Hunter ceiling fans with remotes in every room. The leased solar panels on the garage provide more than enough power for the home throughout the year. Surrounded by mature trees and nestled in a neighborhood full of character, this home offers something increasingly rare: historic architecture, thoughtful updates, and a true sense of community, all within walking distance of downtown. Don't miss your chance to become part of a vibrant, historic small town and make this little slice of heaven your own.

RARE OPPORTUNITY, MOVE-IN READY BASEMENT CONDO IN THE RIVERBEND 55+ COMMUNITY. This beautifully upgraded 2-bedroom, 2 full bath ranch condo also features a private office and the unique addition of a FULL BASEMENT-an exceptional feature in this community! The unfinished basement offers an abundance of additional space for storage or future finishing and includes roughed-in plumbing for even more possibilities. You will find the quality and CRAFTSMANSHIP by Grainger is known for throughout this home, including many upgraded features: beautiful farmhouse-style trim, modern black hardware and LVP flooring throughout the main living areas and office. The open floor plan offers a bright and inviting living space with upgraded finishes throughout. You will love the kitchen featuring quality, high-end white Brakur Custom Cabinetry complemented by modern black hardware for a clean, timeless look. The spacious main bedroom suite features a spa like bathroom with large walk-in, ceramic tile shower, a double vanity, and a huge walk in closet. A second bedroom, additional full bath and separate office provide flexible space for guests, hobbies or working from home. This home also features a tandem three car garage. Enjoy all that Riverbend 55+ Community has to offer, including the clubhouse with pickleball courts indoor and outdoor, large party room with kitchenette, fireside patio, exercise room and billiard room, all surrounded by approximately 350 acres of public open space. Riverbend 55+ community also has a lifestyle director to plan activities and bring the fun! A wonderful combination of quality construction, upgraded finishes, low-maintenance living and the unique benefit of a full basement!

Welcome to this spacious and unique home situated on approximately 1.77 acres across two parcels. An expansive front porch welcomes you into a home with plenty of room to spread out. The main level features a large, light-filled great room with hardwood floors, fireplace, built-ins and a dedicated dining space. The kitchen offers abundant wood cabinetry, a center island, walk-in pantry, distinctive Saltillo-style tile flooring and a large eating area. Just off the kitchen, a spacious deck provides the perfect spot for morning coffee, evening relaxation or simply enjoying the outdoors. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet, double vanity, steam shower and separate tub/shower area. A finished walkout basement with a full bath provides even more flexible living space. Additional highlights include generous storage, a heated three-car garage, mature trees, fruit trees and multiple outdoor spaces, including an upper-level balcony and patio. With plenty of space both inside and out, this property offers a wonderful opportunity to make it your own. Home is being sold AS-IS.

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 HERO Heating & Cooling. So many improvements have already been made, there is truly nothing to do but move in and enjoy!

TIMELESS CHARACTER, SOLID CONSTRUCTION & INCREDIBLE POTENTIAL! CLASSIC 2-STORY HOME IN THE HEART OF GENOA ~ BEAUTIFUL STONE EXTERIOR W/EXCEPTIONAL CURB APPEAL ~ SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM FEATURING A STONE FIREPLACE ~ LARGE FAMILY ROOM ADDITION PROVIDES EXTRA LIVING SPACE ~ FORMAL DINING ROOM ~ INVITING FOYER W/ORIGINAL OPEN STAIRCASE ~ HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUCH OF THE HOME ~ 4 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS W/GENEROUS CLOSET SPACE ~UPDATED FULL BATH ON 2ND LEVEL, UPDATED 1/2 BATH ON MAIN FLOOR ~ FINISHED BASEMENT WITH SECOND FIREPLACE, REC ROOM, LAUNDRY & STORAGE ~ LARGE CORNER LOT ~ ROOFTOP DECK ~ ORIGINAL WOODWORK AND CLASSIC ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS ~ OVERSIZED WINDOWS PROVIDE ABUNDANT NATURAL LIGHT ~ READY FOR YOUR PERSONAL DECORATING IDEAS ~ SOLIDLY BUILT HOME WITH TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD EQUITY ~ CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR DOWNTOWN, SCHOOLS, PARKS, SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS ~ RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A HOME FULL OF CHARACTER, CHARM, AND ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES! BRING YOUR VISION AND MAKE THIS CLASSIC GENOA HOME YOUR OWN!

Major Price Reduction. Presenting a rare development opportunity in the thriving Genoa-Kingston community. This 48-acre parcel shows a plan for 116 single-family lots and 80 townhomes offering a strong head start for builders or developers looking to expand residential housing in a high-demand area. Sewer and water are to the site. Strong demand for a variety of housing options.

MOVE-IN READY, CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED BY GRAINGER home in the 55+ Riverbend Condo Community. Welcome to easy, effortless living in this spacious 1,810 sq. ft. condo. This home offers the perfect blend of comfort, a feeling of safety, and an active lifestyle surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. The location offers a private backyard feel, with established landscaping and a tree line that provides a sense of privacy backing up to the single family community. Meticulously cared for, inside, you'll find a thoughtfully designed floor plan featuring 2 bedrooms, an office, and 2 full bathrooms, with accessibility-minded features that enhance everyday living and visitability. Upgraded options included: French doors to the office, a covered screened-in patio, a closet in the mudroom, a subway tile backsplash, and a custom paint package. You will also find all of the high-end standards you expect from a by Grainger home including, Andersen windows, oversized solid wood trim, crown molding in the main bedroom, 9-foot ceilings, wide 3-foot doorways, lever-style door handles, zero-step entryways, and a large spa-like walk-in shower create a comfortable and functional living environment. The open living space is ideal for relaxing or entertaining, and the home comes fully equipped with appliances, making your move seamless. The chef's kitchen features granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry. One of the standout features is the tandem three-car garage, offering exceptional storage space for vehicles, hobbies, seasonal items, or a golf cart. Genoa is a golf cart-friendly community! Residents enjoy an incredible array of amenities at the community clubhouse, including indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, bocce ball, shuffleboard, a billiards room, and a large clubroom with a kitchenette and coffee bar. A beautiful fireside screened-in patio creates a warm, welcoming setting for social gatherings. The clubhouse also features a fitness room, yoga studio, and a dedicated lifestyle director who organizes events and keeps the fun going! Nature lovers will appreciate the community's peaceful setting, surrounded by forest preserve land with scenic walking and biking trails, along with access to the Kishwaukee River, providing the perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors right outside your door. If you're looking for low-maintenance living with resort-style amenities in a welcoming 55+ community, this exceptional condo offers the lifestyle you've been waiting for!

NEW FLOOR PLANS AVAILABLE IN THE RIVERBEND 55+ LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY! The Sunflower is a home that radiates happiness, warmth, and adoration in every corner of its 1,430 square feet. Inside, the space is filled with light and openness, with large windows that let the sunshine pour in. Every room is thoughtfully designed to evoke feelings of joy and affection, from the heart of the home, the kitchen, where meals are prepared with love, to the living spaces that encourage laughter and togetherness. This home is not just a place to live; it's a place to celebrate life, love, and happiness. This home includes the standard features you would expect with a by Grainger home: Andersen windows, oversized base trim and window casings, all brick exterior, quartz countertops, high-end Brakur Custom Cabinetry, crown molding in the main bedroom, and a spa-like walk in shower with teak seat and corner shelves. Riverbend is a 55+ Boutique lifestyle community, with a clubhouse at the heart of the community. The clubhouse is 6,500 sq. ft. and features indoor pickleball, a large clubroom, fitness center/yoga studio, botanical garden, fireside screened in patio, billiards room which features indoor shuffleboard and darts, and a lifestyle coordinator that organizes weekly activities and keeps the fun going! The outdoor space includes pickleball, bocce ball, and two shuffle board courts. Pictures are of a recently built Sunflower home and are for design inspiration only. Some features shown may not be standard.

NEW FLOOR PLANS IN THE RIVERBEND 55+ LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY! Our Bluebell floor plan offers 1,700 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space and embodies the values of humility, gratitude, and constancy. This home showcases many recognizable features consistent with Grainger's tried-and-true design staples while providing a more intimate feel. High-end standard features include Andersen windows, oversized base trim and window casings, an all-brick exterior, quartz countertops, premium Brakur Custom Cabinetry, crown molding in the primary bedroom, and a spa-like walk-in shower with a teak seat and corner shelves. Riverbend is a 55+ lifestyle clubhouse community featuring a 6,500 sq. ft. clubhouse with indoor pickleball, a large clubroom, a fitness center and yoga studio, a fireside screened-in patio, and a billiards room complete with indoor shuffleboard and darts. The outdoor space includes a botanical garden, pickleball, bocce ball, and two shuffle board courts. Plus, a dedicated lifestyle coordinator organizes weekly activities to keep the fun going! Pictures are of a recently built Bluebell home. Images are for design inspiration and may include features that are not standard.

Beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home with over three finished levels of living space, situated on more than a half-acre lot with scenic views of the Kishwaukee River. Hardwood floors flow throughout the first floor and continue upstairs into the generously sized bedrooms, many featuring walk-in closets. The spacious en suite primary bedroom offers a large walk-in closet and an updated bath complete with a relaxing jetted tub. The bright and airy floor plan includes a welcoming living room, separate dining room, and an open-concept kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, a peninsula with seating for three, a large pantry, and views into the cozy family room with fireplace. French doors lead to a gorgeous sunroom overlooking the professionally landscaped backyard and patio where you can enjoy peaceful river views. The finished basement adds even more entertaining space, with a wet bar, a full bath with a working urinal, and a pool table with a ping-pong topper that can stay with the home. A fifth bedroom in the basement offers flexibility for guests, office space, or related living. Additional features include abundant storage throughout, an attached heated 3-car garage, roof replaced in 2010, furnace and A/C new in 2015, garage doors and openers replaced in 2017, fresh exterior stain in 2025, and interior paint completed throughout in 2026. A rare combination of space, function, thoughtful updates, and beautiful natural surroundings!

Experience elevated luxury in this stunning custom-designed condo suited for those 55 and better. Every thoughtful detail has been taken care of, just move in and enjoy! As you enter, notice transom windows, French doors that lead into the office, crown molding, and a fireplace feature wall. The kitchen is well appointed with upgraded Barkur custom cabinetry offering many useful details such as a pull-out spice cabinet and drawer inserts. Quartz counters, double ovens, beverage refrigerator, recirculating hot water, and a walk-in pantry are just some of a vast list of notable kitchen amenities. The Primary Retreat is a dream come true with illuminated tray ceiling and picture molding, no detail is spared. Offering a spa-like experience with a soaker tub, massive no-step shower, and a walk-in closet. You'll find a second bedroom and full bathroom tucked away for privacy. Off the main living area is a perfectly sized sun room with massive windows. Beyond that you'll appreciate the screened-in patio with an additional 11x12 uncovered patio. In the 3 car garage you'll see 2 parking spaces and a finished tandem area for storage. Up the stairs you'll find an additional finished space perfect for a rec room, storage, exercise equipment, or studio. Fee includes common insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, Spectrum internet and streaming, pickleball courts and clubhouse access. See list of upgrades in documents.

84 acres zoned industrial with frontage on State Rt 23 and potential rail access on Canadian National Railway and meets the preliminary site requirements for Canadian National. This site has sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer and natural gas are adjacent to site. There is 865' of frontage on State Rt 23 and access on north side of property off Pearson Dr. The property is located in a State and local enterprise zone with aggressive tax programs available. Ideally located on an all-weather road, the site is approximately 15 to 20 minutes away from I-88, I-39, and I-90 with 30 minute travel time to Rockford Airport and 60 Minutes from Chicago O'Hare International.

NEW FLOOR PLANS WITH PRE-CONSTRUCTION PRICING AVAILABLE IN THE RIVERBEND 55+ LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY! The Prairie Rose is a floor plan where simplicity and strength intertwine seamlessly. This 1,106-square-foot home offers adaptability true to its name, with a large open kitchen, dining, and living area. The Prairie Rose feels expansive yet intimate, providing a sense of peace and stability. This home includes the high-quality standard features you would expect from a By Grainger home: Andersen windows, oversized base trim and window casings, an all-brick exterior, quartz countertops, high-end Brakur Custom Cabinetry, crown molding in the main bedroom, and a spa-like walk-in shower with a teak seat and corner shelves. Riverbend is a 55+ boutique lifestyle community, with the clubhouse at its heart. The 6,500-sq.-ft. clubhouse features indoor pickleball, a large clubroom, a fitness center/yoga studio, a botanical garden, a fireside screened-in patio, and a billiards room with indoor shuffleboard and darts. The clubhouse outdoor space is designed as a vibrant recreation area that encourages both activity and social connection. The outdoor space includes pickleball, bocce ball, and two shuffle board courts. A dedicated lifestyle coordinator organizes weekly activities and keeps the fun going! Appliances not included. (Photos are of a previously built by Grainger Prairie Rose home and are for illustrative purposes only). Standard features may vary.

34.19 acres with excellent development potential on State Hwy 72 on the east side of the city of Genoa. Located adjacent to both commercial and residential. Future Land Use Map is High Density Residential. 2019 IDOT traffic count of 8,100 cars daily. Easy access to I-90 from State Hwy 23 interchange. Canadian Pacific Railway siding tracks on north side of property. Sanitary sewer and city water at property edge. Home and buildings included. Currently Agriculture with class A soils of Danabrook, Elpaso and Barony. Productivity Index of 137. PINs: 03-20-326-001 and 03-20-326-010.