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Geneva Neighborhood Guide

Mill Creek

Mill Creek is the Geneva area’s largest master-planned community β€” more than 2,100 acres of homes, trails, parks and preserved wetlands west of Randall Road, with its own K-5 elementary school, a village retail center and a Geneva mailing address in unincorporated Kane County.

$400Ks–$1.6M
Recent Sale Range
2,356
Homes Across 2,100+ Acres
Mid-1990s–Recent
Years Built
~17 miles
Walking & Biking Trails

Living in Mill Creek

Mill Creek is the largest planned community in the Geneva area, and there’s nothing else around here quite like it. Shodeen Homes has served as master developer since the mid-1990s, building across more than 2,100 acres west of Randall Road, straddling Keslinger Road and Fabyan Parkway along the spines of Mill Creek Drive and Herrington Boulevard. The builder puts the count at 2,356 homes, organized into named villages β€” Oakmont, Pinehurst, Somerset and Tanna among them, with some MLS feeds also indexing Creekside and Lakeside sections. Homes range from mid-1990s originals to recent construction: the South Mill Creek Village Homes line launched in 2019, and Shodeen still markets custom homesites today.

Here’s the detail I walk every buyer through first: Mill Creek is not in the City of Geneva. The community sits in unincorporated Kane County β€” Geneva and Blackberry townships β€” with a Geneva 60134 mailing address. In place of city services, the Mill Creek Special Service Area appears as its own line item on Kane County tax bills; it funds parkway trees, public sidewalks, street and entrance lighting, common-area grounds and road repairs, and it is administered by Kane County. The amount varies by home, so I pull the actual tax bill on any property my clients consider. Architectural covenants are enforced separately by Shodeen. It’s a different governance model from every other Geneva-area subdivision, and it works β€” but you should understand it before you write an offer.

The market here covers a wider spread than any other community I track in Geneva. As of mid-2026, attached townhomes and condos have sold from the low $400s, mainstream single-family homes trade through the $500s to $900s, and custom and estate properties run to roughly $1.6 million; the 2026 year-to-date median sits around $727,000, up from about $617,000 across 2025. HOA fees vary by village and product β€” some sections report little or no dues while others run into the low hundreds per month β€” so verify the fee schedule on every individual listing. Add in about 17 miles of trails, 195 acres of parks, 127 acres of preserved wetlands and the Mill Creek Village Center’s shops, and you can see why so many of my buyers start their Geneva search here.

Mill Creek at a Glance

  • Location West of Randall Rd straddling Keslinger Rd and Fabyan Pkwy; main spines Mill Creek Dr and Herrington Blvd. Unincorporated Kane County (Geneva and Blackberry townships) with a Geneva 60134 mailing address
  • Developer Shodeen Homes (master developer); architectural covenants enforced by Shodeen
  • Built Mid-1990s to recent; South Mill Creek Village Homes launched in 2019 and custom homesites are still marketed
  • Homes 2,356 homes across 2,100+ acres (builder figure); villages include Oakmont, Pinehurst, Somerset and Tanna
  • HOA Varies by village and product β€” verify per listing
  • SSA Mill Creek Special Service Area, administered by Kane County β€” funds parkway trees, public sidewalks, street and entrance lighting and common areas; appears as a separate line on the tax bill
  • Amenities ~17 miles of walking and biking trails, 195 acres of parks, 127 acres preserved wetlands, Mill Creek Village Center retail; Tanna Farms Golf Club adjoins the community
  • School District Geneva CUSD 304 for most of the community; a portion falls under Batavia USD 101 β€” verify per address

Mill Creek Home Types & Prices

Pricing reflects Mill Creek sales and active listings as of mid-2026.

Low $400s+

Townhomes & condos

Attached homes average around 2,143 square feet and have sold from about $412,000 in 2026. The Village Homes series β€” compact ranches and two-stories of roughly 1,043 to 2,076 square feet that launched in 2019 β€” serves downsizers and first-time Mill Creek buyers.

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$500s–$900s

Single-family homes

The core of the community: single-family homes averaging about 2,865 square feet across the villages, from mid-1990s originals to recent construction. Most 2025–2026 activity cleared between the mid-$500s and low $900s, and the 2026 median sale ran about $727,000.

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To ~$1.6M

Custom & estate homes

The top of the Geneva-area market lives here β€” custom homes running up to roughly 7,425 square feet, with 2026 sales as high as about $1.57 million. Shodeen still markets custom homesites for buyers who want to build.

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Mill Creek Homes for Sale

Mill Creek spans dozens of villages and price points, and inventory moves quickly. Search every active Geneva-area listing below, or call or text Kealan at 630-381-4995 and we’ll flag Mill Creek homes the day they hit the MLS.

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What Living Here Comes With

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Trails, parks and preserved wetlands

About 17 miles of walking and biking trails wind through roughly 195 acres of parks and 127 acres of preserved wetlands. The master plan set aside green corridors between the villages, so most homes are a short walk from open space.

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Mill Creek Village Center

The community has its own retail center with everyday services, plus churches and Mill Creek Elementary School inside the plan β€” a small-town core most subdivisions never get.

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A golf-course setting

Mill Creek grew up around golf, and Tanna Farms Golf Club adjoins the community today. The original course inside the neighborhood has not operated continuously in recent years, so if access matters to you, we confirm its current status before you buy.

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County governance and the SSA

As unincorporated Kane County, Mill Creek runs on a different model: the county administers the Mill Creek Special Service Area that maintains parkway trees, public sidewalks, street and entrance lighting and common areas, while Shodeen enforces the covenants. It shows up as its own line on the tax bill, and we review it on every purchase.

Schools Serving Mill Creek

Most of Mill Creek is served by Geneva Community Unit School District 304, and a portion of the community falls under Batavia Unit School District 101 β€” assignment depends on the specific address.

Mill Creek Elementary School

Geneva CUSD 304 · grades K–5

Located inside the community at 0N900 Brundige Road β€” many sections can reach it on internal sidewalks and paths.

Fabyan Elementary School

Geneva CUSD 304 · grades K–5

Located at 0S350 Grengs Lane; serves some sections of the community depending on address.

Geneva Middle School

Geneva CUSD 304 · grades 6–8

Serves the CUSD 304 portions of Mill Creek after elementary school.

Geneva Community High School

Geneva CUSD 304 · grades 9–12

Geneva’s district high school serves the CUSD 304 portions of the community.

A portion of Mill Creek is assigned to Batavia USD 101 rather than Geneva CUSD 304, and elementary assignment splits between Mill Creek and Fabyan β€” before you commit to an address, confirm current attendance boundaries with the district.

Getting Around from Mill Creek

Around Geneva

Mill Creek sits west of the Randall Road corridor, so big-box retail, groceries and restaurants are a few minutes east. Downtown Geneva’s Third Street shops and the Fox River are roughly 15 minutes away, and the community’s own Village Center covers everyday errands without leaving the neighborhood.

Commuting to the Suburbs

Fabyan Parkway and Keslinger Road run east toward Batavia and the Route 31 corridor, while Randall Road connects north to St. Charles and south through Batavia toward the I-88 interchanges. Most Fox Valley employers are within a 15-30 minute drive.

Getting to Chicago

Metra’s Union Pacific West Line serves the area β€” the La Fox station on Keslinger Road sits just west of the community, with the downtown Geneva station about 15 minutes east. Drivers typically reach I-88 via Randall Road or Route 38; plan on 60-90 minutes to the Loop depending on mode and time of day.

Mill Creek FAQs

How much does a home in Mill Creek cost?
As of mid-2026, attached townhomes and condos have sold from the low $400s, single-family homes generally trade between the mid-$500s and low $900s, and custom or estate properties run to roughly $1.6 million. The 2026 year-to-date median sale price is about $727,000, up from roughly $617,000 in 2025.
Is Mill Creek in the City of Geneva?
No. Mill Creek is unincorporated Kane County β€” spanning Geneva and Blackberry townships β€” with a Geneva 60134 mailing address. County government provides oversight, the Mill Creek Special Service Area maintains common infrastructure, and Shodeen enforces the covenants. Most of the community attends Geneva CUSD 304 schools, but services and taxes work differently than inside Geneva proper.
What is the Mill Creek SSA?
The Mill Creek Special Service Area is a Kane County-administered funding mechanism that appears as its own line item on the property tax bill. It pays for parkway trees, public sidewalks in the parkways, street and entrance lighting, common-area grounds and road repairs. The amount varies by home, so we pull the actual tax bill on any property you’re considering rather than quoting a flat figure.
Does Mill Creek have a golf course?
The community was planned around a golf-course setting, and Tanna Farms Golf Club adjoins Mill Creek today. The original course inside the neighborhood has not operated continuously in recent years, so if golf access matters to your purchase, we confirm its current status directly before you commit.
What are the HOA fees in Mill Creek?
Fees vary by village and product type β€” some single-family sections report little or no monthly dues while some attached sections run higher β€” and the SSA tax is a separate item on top. We verify the exact fee, what it covers and the current SSA line on every individual listing before you write an offer.
What schools serve Mill Creek?
Most of the community is in Geneva CUSD 304: Mill Creek Elementary School (K-5) sits inside the community at 0N900 Brundige Road, Fabyan Elementary School (K-5) serves some sections, and students continue to Geneva Middle School (6-8) and Geneva Community High School (9-12). A portion of Mill Creek falls under Batavia USD 101, so confirm the assignment for any specific address with the districts.

Buy or Sell in Mill Creek

Mill Creek’s unincorporated setup, SSA line items and village-by-village pricing reward local knowledge. Call or text Kealan at 630-381-4995 for straight answers on any home here.