DeKalb County, Illinois
Genoa Real Estate and Local Guide
Genoa is a small city in the northeast corner of DeKalb County that grew along the historic Galena-Chicago stagecoach route. It was settled in 1836 and incorporated as a city in 1911. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Genoa best.
About the area
Living in Genoa, IL
By the spring of 1838 Genoa was larger than any other community in DeKalb County.
The housing market
Homes in Genoa
- About 68% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 68% of housing units are detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $201,600.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Genoa home
Pacific House
Former stagecoach-stop tavern and hotel on the Chicago-Galena trail, still standing on West Main Street
Galena-Chicago stagecoach route
Historic trail that the city grew up along in the 1800s
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.