11515 Ellwood Greens Rd, Genoa, IL, 60135
About This Home
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!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1994
Materials
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Brick,Cedar
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Prairie
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Sink
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished,Full
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13X15
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 10X14
Bedroom4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom5
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 10X15
Family Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 306
- Dimensions: 17X18
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s),Wet Bar,In-Law Floorplan,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window features: Screens
- Flooring: Hardwood,Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning,Family Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 976
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9X8
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,940
- Total interior livable area: 3,940 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space),Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17X13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14X16
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13X15
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood),Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 360
- Dimensions: 18X20
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18X15
Recreation Room
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 783
- Dimensions: 27X29
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 0236209001
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Lot size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Wooded
- Lot size dimensions: 167.03 x 98.25
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Drought
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,674 | $32,088 |
| Home Insurance * | $272 | $3,264 |
| Property Taxes | $987 | $11,844 |
| Electricity | $303 | $3,636 |
| Total | $4,236 | $50,832 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | Price change | $499,000 |
| 2026-08-07 | Price change | $514,000 |
| 2026-07-28 | Price change | $529,000 |
| 2026-06-26 | Price change | $550,000 |
| 2026-06-11 | Price change | $595,000 |
| 2026-05-29 | Price change | $635,000 |
| 2026-05-19 | Listed for sale | $650,000 |
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