$230,000
SOLD FEB 25, 2025

1156 Russell Ave Galesburg, IL 61401

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,052 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$75 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fruit Trees
  • Ranch Style House
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of February 2025

Honey, stop the car!!! This three bedroom, three full bath home has it all! The open concept living area is compete with a vaulted ceiling and skylights for tons of natural light. It's cabinet and appliance filled kitchen includes a large peninsula and a laundry area close by for easy main floor living. The spacious master suite boasts a walk-in closet and private full bath, along with two other nice sized bedrooms and a main floor bath. Lots of time will be spent relaxing in the 12 x 12 screened in porch, complete with a natural gas hook-up for grilling inside or out on the brick paver patio. A finished full basement, complete with a bar and wiring for an amazing sound system makes entertaining easy and fun, plus offers a bonus room for guests, an office, or an exercise room. Finishing off the basement is an additional full bath with a walk-in shower. Placed on just over a half acre with a fenced in yard that includes highly productive black raspberry bushes, plus fruit trees, you can brag about the harvest from your very own apple, cherry, and peach trees. You'll enjoy your country setting nestled in the heart of the city on a quiet dead-end street. The attached two car garage and lots of storage only add to it's fabulous list of attributes. With all new carpet in 2020 and a new furnace in 2021 this home is move-in ready. Let's take a closer look at this beauty so you can start enjoying the good life soon!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pam Perkins

eXp Realty License #475201014 Listed on: 12/11/2024

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Knapp

RE/MAX Preferred Properties License #471003323

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,844

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 125 x 175
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Poured Concrete
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,052 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Replacement Windows
  • Blinds
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Galesburg High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homestead Exemption
  • Assessor Parcel Number 99-11-204-039

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,844

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • PricePerSqFt: 150.72
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Blinds, Cable Available, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Garage Door Opener(s), High Speed Internet, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
  • Living Area: 3052
  • TotalBasementSqFt: 1526
  • KitchenDining: Breakfast Bar,Dining Informal,Island

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Dead End Street, Fruit Trees, Level
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Construction Type: Block, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio, Screened Patio, Replacement Windows, Shed(s)
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 100YearPlain: Unknown

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Gas Water Heater, Central Air
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • High School: Galesburg

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 125 X 175
  • Parcel #: 99-11-204-039

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5757.04
  • TaxExemptions: Homestead/Owner Occupied

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2024
Closed on
Feb 21, 2025
Sold by
Earnhart Daniel P and Earnhart Renae L
Bought by
Heitt Kenneth D
Seller's Agent
Pam Perkins
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Knapp
RE/MAX Preferred Properties
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-7.96%
Views
97

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.62%
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Outstanding Balance
$182,216
Interest Rate
0.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$48,326

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2020
Sold by
Leduke Dartaignan L and Leduke Marcie L
Bought by
Earnhart Daniel P and Earnhart Renae L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2013
Sold by
Henry Interial and Henry Traci L
Bought by
Leduke Dartaignan and Leduke Marcie L
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $230,000 Attorney Only
Grant Deed $176,000 Attorney Only
Grant Deed $164,000 Attorney Only
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $184,000 New Conventional
Closed $161,029 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 For Sale $265,000 +15.2% $87 / Sq Ft
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Sold $230,000 -8.0% $75 / Sq Ft
01/13/2025 01/13/25 Pending -- -- --
12/11/2024 12/11/24 For Sale $249,900 -- $82 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,844 $68,990 $6,150 $62,840
2023 $5,844 $66,790 $5,950 $60,840
2022 $5,267 $61,570 $5,950 $55,620
2021 $5,068 $58,080 $5,610 $52,470
2020 $5,171 $58,290 $5,610 $52,680
2019 $5,099 $57,150 $5,500 $51,650
2018 $5,083 $57,160 $5,340 $51,820
2017 $4,958 $55,490 $5,180 $50,310
2015 -- $54,670 $5,100 $49,570
2013 $3,244 $42,630 $5,150 $37,480
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Thomas Knapp

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Thomas Knapp

    RE/MAX Preferred Properties

    (309) 335-4000

    409 in this area

    486 Total Sales

    Thomas Knapp
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  • Pam Perkins

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Pam Perkins

    eXp Realty

    (309) 221-2834

    44 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Pam Perkins
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Map

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: CA1033518

RMLS Alliance

APN: 99-11-204-039

Illinois Knox County Galesburg 61401

1156 Russell Ave, Galesburg, IL

This home is located at 1156 Russell Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401 and is currently priced at $230,000, approximately $75 per square foot. This property was built in 2001. 1156 Russell Ave is a home located in Knox County with nearby schools including Nielson Elementary School, Galesburg High School, and Galesburg Christian School.

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