230 E State St
Geneva, IL 60134
Henry Bennett Iconic Property For Sale · Office Property For Sale

FOR SALE - History comes alive with this Landmark Henry Bennett property..sitting proudly atop the East State Street hill overlooking Island Park and the Fox River Area of Geneva. Over an acre of land (1.2-acres) including the 4,000-sf 1867-vintage iconic home. The woodwork, pocket doors and sweeping curved staircase are unbelievably fantastic. It was last utilized as a law office and 2nd floor apt(s) and is now ready for its new re-purposed life. It has very good bones. Bring your imagination and dreams. Use the Bennett House as the focal point and build a charming mixed-use project that will be a credit to you, the deserving east side of town and to the community as a whole. The D-CM mixed use zoning encourages commercial uses on the ground level, and residential uses are permitted above. It also allows zero setbacks and 50' building heights. It is located in a TIF district and funds are available for acquisition costs and possibly sales tax sharing. East State Street will undergo IDOT improvements in 2020 and include a new center turn lane and new street-scaping.