NOT LISTED FOR SALE

116 S Bench St Galena, IL 61036

Galena Area

Estimated Value: $216,000 - $305,000

1 Bed
2 Baths
1,262 Sq Ft
$200/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 2, 2023

Last sale price $325,000 $258 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,734 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Great Room
  • Wood Ceilings
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Galena Elementary & Middle School Rated A-
  • Porch
  • Patio

About This Home

As of May 2023

Rare opportunity for guest accommodation license property in Downtown Historic Galena. Known as “The Owl House,” this beautifully renovated property is a short distance to Main Street shopping, restaurants, and recreational trails. This turn-key rental property perfectly combines historic and modern conveniences with exposed limestone and brick walls. The house features raw wood floors, granite countertops, and two beautiful baths. The exposed rafters give you a spacious loft feel. Private screened lower porch and outdoor area. Very nicely furnished and sold with a few exclusions. All offers to be presented to Seller when received. However, Seller will not respond to any offers until after 5 PM Friday, March 24, 2023. City may be replacing sidewalk in front of building.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelly McCoy

COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY License #475131143 Listed on: 03/20/2023

COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Sumpter

DC Rise Real Estate License #471021332

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,449

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot
  • Historic Home

Home Design

  • House
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Ceilings
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Galena Elementary And Middle School
  • Galena High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,449

Lot Details

1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling-Wood Decorative, Window Treatments
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Type: City/Town
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Additional Room 5: Sunroom, Dimensions: 18x7.9, On Level: Main
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 711
  • Estimated Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 551
  • Front: 25.78
  • General Features: Great Room, L.L. Finished Space, Patio, Laundry Basement, Porch 4 Season
  • Legal Description: LOTS BET MAIN & BENCH STS PT LOTS 38 & 39 (BENCH STREET) (PARCEL B = 1309 SQ. FT.) - from the tax bill
  • Lot Acreage: 0.03
  • Lvt Date: 03/20/2023
  • Number of Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Rear: 23.78
  • Side 1: 52.45
  • Side 2: 53.24
  • Stove Range Fuel: Gas
  • Style: Historic
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_114
  • Egress: Yes
  • Elementary School: Galena
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1262
  • Garage Type Driveway: None
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: Rare opportunity for guest accommodation license property in Downtown Historic Galena. Known as “The Owl House,” this beautifully renovated property is a short distance to Main Street shopping, restaurants, and recreational trails. This turn-key rental property perfectly combines historic and modern conveniences with exposed limestone and brick walls. The house features raw wood floors, granite countertops, and two beautiful baths. The exposed rafters give you a spacious loft feel. Private screened lower porch and outdoor area. Very nicely furnished and sold with a few exclusions. All offers to be presented to Seller when received. However, Seller will not respond to any offers until after 5 PM Friday, March 24, 2023. City may be replacing sidewalk in front of building.
  • Rental License: Yes
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 711
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14x8.8, On Level: Lower
  • Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Basement: Finished
  • Family Room: On Level: Lower, Dimensions: 11x11
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: Combo/LRxCombo/LR, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 18x18
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick/Stone
  • Roof: Rubber

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Water: City/Community
  • Water Heater: Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Taxes: 3449

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Galena
  • School District: Galena
  • Middle School: Galena

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$252,588
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Galena, IL

  • Amy Barnes Real Estate Agent - BARNES REALTY, INC.

    Amy Barnes

    BARNES REALTY, INC.

    (815) 908-5474

    249 Total Sales

    1 in Galena

    $565,000 Price

    Amy Barnes
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  • Jacqueline Debes Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX PRIME PROPERTIES

    Jacqueline Debes

    Responds Quickly

    RE/MAX PRIME PROPERTIES

    (815) 908-5586

    147 Total Sales

    231 in Galena

    $3K - $659K Price Range

    Jacqueline Debes
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  • Katie McPeek Real Estate Agent - JIM SULLIVAN REALTY

    Katie McPeek

    JIM SULLIVAN REALTY

    (815) 908-5486

    129 Total Sales

    6 in Galena

    $205K - $990K Price Range

    Katie McPeek
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  • Dave Larson Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty Signature

    Dave Larson

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Realty Signature

    (779) 368-2150

    134 Total Sales

    1 in Galena

    $750,000 Price

    Dave Larson
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  • Jim Dix Real Estate Agent - Remax Advantage

    Jim Dix

    Remax Advantage

    (563) 239-3426

    109 Total Sales

    1 in Galena

    $44,000 Price

    Jim Dix
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  • Darren Allen Real Estate Agent - Real Broker LLC

    Darren Allen

    Real Broker LLC

    (224) 507-1815

    291 Total Sales

    1 in Galena

    $270,790 Price

    Darren Allen
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$90,000 Attorney Only
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/02/2023 05/02/23 Sold $325,000 +10.2% $258 / Sq Ft
03/24/2023 03/24/23 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2023 03/20/23 For Sale $295,000 +63.9% $234 / Sq Ft
05/01/2017 05/01/17 Sold $180,000 0.0% $143 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/26/2017 01/26/17 Pending -- -- --
01/26/2017 01/26/17 For Sale $180,000 -- $143 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $4,149 $69,129 $3,703 $65,426
2024 $4,250 $66,115 $7,220 $58,895
2023 $3,783 $75,947 $2,909 $73,038
2022 $3,783 $64,085 $2,455 $61,630
2021 $4,122 $59,038 $2,262 $56,776
2020 $3,870 $54,812 $2,100 $52,712
2019 $2,608 $29,719 $3,777 $25,942
2018 $3,508 $40,937 $3,887 $37,050
2017 $3,446 $40,937 $3,887 $37,050
2016 $3,372 $40,937 $3,887 $37,050
2015 $3,303 $39,881 $3,346 $36,535
2014 $3,148 $39,881 $3,346 $36,535
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Shelly McCoy Real Estate Agent - COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Shelly McCoy

    COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY

    (815) 238-5676

    95 Total Sales

    Shelly McCoy
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  • Mark Sumpter Real Estate Agent - DC Rise Real Estate

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Mark Sumpter

    DC Rise Real Estate

    (773) 209-1987

    130 Total Sales

    Mark Sumpter
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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202301199

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 22-100-064-00

Illinois Jo Daviess County Galena 61036

116 S Bench St, Galena, IL

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