You could purchase one of three comparably priced homes for $299,900 in Batavia, Geneva or St. Charles. Which would you choose?
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Of course, the catch is you have to move it.
You can have this house for a song, and maybe as cheap as a buck. What's the catch? Well, you have to move it, is all. The city of Geneva purchased the property at 617 East State St. on Feb. 22, 2013 for a price of $95,000. Funds from the TIF Fund were used to purchase the property, according to a report in Monday's City Council packet. The city's intent is to "stimulate the economic growth of the East State Street corridor by assembling properties and/or working with investors to best develop potential commercial parcels." The property will be declared surplus once it's sold. The first, best option as far as the city is concerned would be for someone to buy the house and move it to another location. If no one wants it, the city will seek …
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6:18 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2013
Sorry to see old Phils house deserted he was a decent carrying man who loved his cats and feed the birds everyday. I remember once he told me that the house had been in their family for a couple generations? I can't be sure I knew him and his mother they used to have a 34 pound cat that was just amazing like a small tabby dog! more ›
Every week, Patch profiles a luxury home currently for sale in the Tri-Cities.
Cost: $1,100,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 6—Five full, one half Square footage: 4,115 Built: 1996 Details: Sitting on just over a half acre on a private dead-end street, the home at 198 Hawley Lane in Geneva mixes old-school aesthetics with up-to-date luxury. The home's entrance offers the wow factor of a foyer with marble floors, a crystal chandelier and double staircase. Hardwood floors and extensive millwork are featured through much of the rest of the home. Other enticements include a kitchen with lots of cabinet space, butler's pantry, first-floor full bath, and den with french doors and a box-beamed ceiling. The finished English basement includes a wet bar and fireplace. Represented by: The McKay Group Source: AOL Real Estate CLICK HERE TO…
You could purchase one of three comparably priced homes for $249,900 in Batavia, Geneva or St. Charles. Which would you choose?
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5:26 pm on Friday, April 12, 2013
Hi Kim, This isn't intended to be an ad, but rather a fun feature to see what your money can buy in neighboring communities and how much home you can get for the same price in this area. Nonetheless, we always appreciate the feedback and thanks for reading! more ›
Every week, Patch profiles a luxury home currently for sale in the Tri-Cities.
Cost: $1,399,000 Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6—Five full, one half Square footage: 6,280 Built: 2006 Details: Located on a private acre and cul-de-sac lot in Tanglewood Hills, the custom home at 1052 Schonback Court in Batavia has much to offer prospective owners—both inside and out. Outdoor extras include an inground pool with slide and waterfall, spa, fireplace, kitchen, terraced hardscape patios, and irrigation and mosquito misting systems. Interior amenities aren't too shabby either, including Brazilian cherrywood floors, stone tile and trimwork and other high-end finishes throughout the home's four complete floors. The home has a total of four fireplaces and a four-plus car garage, as well as a finished lower level with private access, a …
4:07 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013
Beautiful! I sure hope it's still on the market when I hit the lotto. ;-) more ›
You could purchase one of three comparably priced homes for right around $200,000 in Batavia, Geneva or St. Charles. Which would you choose?
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Crain's Chicago Business reports 24.1 percent of Geneva homeowners own their homes outright.
If the interactive map on Crain's Chicago business is correct, about 24.1 percent of Geneva homeowners have paid off their mortgages. That's an impressive statistic, particularly during these economic times, when we see so many foreclosures and double-mortgages. The stats on the Crain's map don't match up 1-for-1 with the source data from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2007-11, but if they are accurate, more than 1,543 of us have paid off our mortgage loans. According to the map, Geneva leads the league among its neighbors. About 23.5 percent of St. Charles' 8,691 mortgage-holders and 16.2 percent of 7,187 Batavia mortgage-holdlers have paid off their home loans. West Chicago must have more rental units and higher residency …
7:45 pm on Monday, April 8, 2013
I certainly hope the Patch decides not to perpetuate this story by printing the names of those owning their homes outright!!! more ›
Every week, Patch profiles a luxury home currently for sale in the Tri-Cities.
Cost: $3,200,000 Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 8—five full and three half Square footage: 7,000 Built: 2003 Details: Seated on 21 acres with views of a pond, the unique home at 43W035 Route 64 in St. Charles is an equestrian's dream. The huge house offers every comfort and luxury to its owner, but even more notable is the heated horse barn also located on the property. Each bedroom in the house comes with a deluxe bath, including the first-floor master. The house also offers hardwood floors, four fireplaces, a dog-bathing room, a full walkout and top-of-the-line finishes throughout. The barn includes 28 stalls, huge indoor and outdoor arenas, viewing room and two apartments for help. Represented by: Tomas-Walker Team Source: AOL Real Estate CLICK …
For $149,900, you could purchase one of three comparably priced homes in Batavia, Geneva or St. Charles. Which would you choose?
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1:24 pm on Friday, March 29, 2013
The house is half the size and the lot is half the size in St. Charles vs. Geneva. The Batavia house is 20% smaller and the lot is "less than 1/4 acre." more ›
Every week, Patch profiles a luxury home currently for sale in the Tri-Cities.
Cost: $1,195,000 Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square footage: 5,000; 6,500 including the basement Built: 2005 Details: The lakefront house at 0S341 Kellar Court in Geneva entices buyers with ornate millwork and plentiful built-ins in numerous rooms. Built by Havlicek, the home also includes a library with built-ins, great room with coffered ceiling and fireplace, and a walk-out lower level with a bar, game room and media room. The gourmet kitchen offers Wood-Mode cabinetry with glaze finish and views of the neighboring lake and golf course. The master suite has a decadent master bath with vaulted ceiling and steam shower, as well as a dedicated dressing room. Represented by: The Rodgers Group Source: AOL Real Estate CLICK HERE TO BROWSE MORE …
Elaine R. Taggart
10:21 am on Friday, April 19, 2013
# 3 - love the charm and wooded lot more ›