Geneva · Kane County · IL
Homes for sale in
Chesapeake Commons.
- Active listings
- 1
- Median list
- $275K
- Avg time on market
- 4 days
- Sold · last year
- 11
Active listings
1 home on the market
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About the community
An attainable, amenity-backed townhome community on Geneva's east side.
Chesapeake Commons is an established townhome community of roughly 226 homes on the east side of Geneva near the Kirk Road corridor, developed in the early-to-mid 1990s. Homes are attached townhomes in both two-story and ranch layouts, generally two to three bedrooms, and the community centers on a private clubhouse and an outdoor pool. For buyers who want the Geneva address, the District 304 schools, and the Fox River lifestyle without a single-family price tag, it is one of the most attainable doors into town.
At a glance
Clubhouse + pool
A private community clubhouse (rentable by residents) and an outdoor swimming pool operated by the HOA.
Townhome living
Attached two-story and ranch townhomes, generally 2 to 3 bedrooms and roughly 1,000 to 1,500 sq ft, built 1990 to 1996.
Geneva District 304
Within the highly regarded Geneva Community Unit School District 304. Confirm the assigned schools by address.
Attainable entry
One of the more affordable ways to buy into Geneva and its schools.
Kirk + Randall access
Quick access to Kirk Road, Route 38, and the Randall Road retail corridor on Geneva's west side.
Delnor Hospital nearby
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva is a short drive west off the Randall Road corridor.
What’s close
Chesapeake Commons sits on Geneva's east side near Kirk Road, a short drive from downtown, the Metra station, and Randall Road shopping.
- Amenities on-site
- The private clubhouse and outdoor community pool, plus maintained common grounds.
- Schools
- Geneva Community Unit School District 304. Listing data points to Harrison Street Elementary feeding a Geneva middle school and Geneva Community High School, but confirm the exact elementary and middle assignment by address.
- Train
- The Geneva Metra station on the Union Pacific West line is in downtown Geneva, about 35.5 miles from Ogilvie, a short drive from the east side.
- Shopping
- The Randall Road corridor and Geneva Commons a short drive west, plus the walkable Third Street district downtown.
- Highway
- Kirk Road, Route 38 (State Street), and Route 31 provide the main road access, with the Randall Road corridor nearby.
- Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, off the Randall Road corridor.
What it’s actually like to live here
Chesapeake Commons is, at its core, an affordable way into Geneva. For buyers who want the District 304 schools, the historic downtown, and the Fox River lifestyle but are priced out of Geneva's single-family market, this established east-side townhome community is one of the most attainable doors into town. The homes are practical and right-sized, mostly two- and three-bedroom two-story and ranch plans, and the private clubhouse and pool give the neighborhood a real community feel beyond just a row of townhomes.
The tradeoffs are the honest ones you would expect from an attached-townhome community built in the early 1990s. There is a monthly HOA assessment on top of Illinois's high property taxes, so carrying costs are a real line item even when the purchase price is attainable. These are attached homes, so you share walls and live by association rules on parking, exteriors, decks, and landscaping, and buyers who want full control of their exterior or a large private yard will feel the constraints. Floor plans and finishes reflect their 1990s vintage, so updated versus original interiors vary unit by unit.
Location is a genuine plus with one caveat. You get quick access to Kirk Road, Route 38, and the Randall Road retail corridor, plus Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital and the Illinois Prairie Path nearby. The Geneva Metra station and the walkable Third Street downtown are close by car but not truly walkable from the east side, so this is a drive-to-downtown, drive-to-the-train address rather than a walk-to-the-train one. For commuters that still means a straightforward park-and-ride on the UP-W line to Chicago.
The questions buyers actually ask
Chesapeake Commons FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Chesapeake Commons. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Chesapeake Commons is run by an active townhome homeowners association (monthly assessments were $265 as of January 2026, per the association). Dues operate the private clubhouse and outdoor pool and maintain the common grounds, with listing summaries also citing lawn care, snow removal, and exterior maintenance. Confirm the current assessment and exactly what it covers for a specific unit via the association resale packet.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $6,000 – $9,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Kane County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 60 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 60.
- What kind of homes are in Chesapeake Commons?
- Attached townhomes only, in both two-story and ranch (single-level) layouts, generally 2 to 3 bedrooms and about 1,000 to 1,500 sq ft, built between 1990 and 1996. Some units have detached garages.
- Is there an HOA, and what does it cost?
- Yes. The Chesapeake Commons Homeowners Association charged $265 per month as of January 2026. It operates the private clubhouse and pool and maintains common grounds, and listing summaries also cite lawn care, snow removal, and exterior maintenance. Confirm exactly what your assessment covers via the association resale packet.
- What amenities do residents get?
- A private community clubhouse, which residents can rent, and an outdoor pool are the HOA-operated amenities, plus maintained common grounds. The Illinois Prairie Path and Geneva Park District parks are nearby.
- What schools serve Chesapeake Commons?
- The community is in Geneva Community Unit School District 304. Listing data reports Harrison Street Elementary feeding a Geneva middle school and Geneva Community High School, but Geneva has two middle schools and assignments depend on the exact address, so confirm all three on the District 304 attendance map before relying on them.
- How is the commute to Chicago?
- The Geneva Metra station on the Union Pacific West line sits in downtown Geneva, about 35.5 miles from Ogilvie Transportation Center. From this east-side location it is a short drive to a park-and-ride rather than a walk to the platform.
- What do homes cost here and how is the market?
- Chesapeake Commons is one of the more attainable ways into Geneva and District 304, but pricing moves with the market. For current for-sale and recently-sold pricing, check the live Market snapshot on this page rather than a fixed number, and budget for the monthly HOA assessment and Kane County's property taxes.
- Who is the real estate agent for Chesapeake Commons?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Chesapeake Commons in Geneva, IL through Subdiview, a neighborhood-first home search for the Chicago suburbs and collar counties. Joe prices and negotiates from the live MRED sold comps for Chesapeake Commons specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
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Joe knows Chesapeake Commons
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the places I actually know, and the things that move value here don't show up in the MLS write-up: which streets and buildings hold demand, what the HOA or assessments really cover, how the comps read once you account for condition and location, and where buyers consistently want to be.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who has read the last 50 closed comps in this specific market, not a national average, and can tell you what they actually mean for your price. That's how I work. Text or call any time, and I'll give you a real take, not a brochure.
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Market snapshot
Chesapeake Commons, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. The numbers below tell you what this market is doing today, not what Zillow's algorithm thinks it might be doing six weeks from now.
Typical list price
$275,000
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$312,500
Homes for sale right now
1
Avg time on market
4 days
Sold in the last year
11
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 10, 2025 through August 10, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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Schools serving Chesapeake Commons
Where Chesapeake Commons homes go to school
Homes in Chesapeake Commons are most often zoned to Geneva HS. Open a school to see its area, the district, and every home for sale that feeds it.
School assignment is derived from the school the MRED listing agent entered and is not a guarantee. Always verify current attendance boundaries with the district before writing an offer.
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