Fields of Geneva East simply fine
When Pamela and Robert Stone and their two children moved from Wilmington, Ill., 10 years ago, they wanted to live in Geneva close to where Robert worked.
But they didn't have to go of trekking through subdivision after subdivision. Their house hunt turned out to be an easy task.
"We just walked in an open house, and the house was what we wanted and just the right size," Pamela Stone said. "It had a finished walkout basement, so that added an extra level for us.
"The yards are very small here," Stone said. "But we had a big yard in our previous house, so the small yard was attractive because we have a park behind us, and we don't have to cut that."
The couple enjoys sitting on the front porch of their two-story, three-bedroom home and on the deck in the back.
"This is a nice family neighborhood with lots of kids, so that's nice," Stone said. "And we have very nice neighbors."
Located just west of Kirk Road and south of Division, Fields of Geneva East is an established neighborhood with lots of trees.
The subdivision features two-story homes with three or four bedrooms, basements and two-car garages.
"This is a popular subdivision because it's on the east side of Geneva, and a lot of people like being on the east side because it's close to Kirk Road and they can quickly access I-88," said Kelly Crowe, real estate agent with Baird & Warner in St. Charles. "For people who have jobs farther east, that's huge.
"Also, it's an affordable area for Geneva with some nice starter homes. For people who have a townhouse and want to buy a single-family home, this is where they go."
One of the subdivision's biggest attractions is its proximity to the downtown areas of Geneva and St. Charles and the quaint shops, restaurants and riverwalk, said Yvonne Rusin, real estate agent with Baird & Warner in Wheaton.
With its scenic location and bike trails along the Fox River, Geneva offers many opportunities for recreation.
Several park district recreation programs, leagues and special events are held at Geneva Community High School.
The park district operates Skate Park for skateboarders, in-line skaters and bicyclists, Sunset Pool and Sunset Racquetball Courts and Fitness Center.
The Sunset Community Center offers classrooms and meeting rooms for residents and year-round programs including dance, fitness, tumbling, martial arts and general knowledge classes.
The 395-acre Peck Farm Park offers a variety of environmental education classes throughout the year. The park includes a visitors center with hands-on activities and history room.
Located in the Kane County seat along the Fox River, Geneva is 37 miles west of Chicago's downtown.
Commuter trains reach the Loop in one hour on local trains and 50 minutes on the express.
Price range: $270,000 to $370,000
Age of homes: 15 years old
Schools: Harrison Street Elementary, Geneva Middle and Geneva High schools in Geneva Unit District 304
Parks: Geneva Park District