$485,000
SOLD APR 18, 2025

17 Signal Point Ln Galena, IL 61036

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,327 Sq Ft
1.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$146 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

131 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Wooded Lot
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of April 2025

Nestled on a beautifully wooded 1.6-acre lot, this stunning Galena Territory custom retreat offers a unique blend of privacy, functionality, and style all while being ideally situated between the Owners' Club and newly updated Lake Galena Marina. Property includes a spacious 3 bed, 3 bath main house seamlessly connected to a 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest suite via a three-season gathering room—perfect for guests or a private "home within a home". Airy main level welcomes you with a striking great room style living area featuring dramatic, wood-clad cathedral ceilings and a towering brick-surround wood-burning fireplace, and feeds to huge kitchen offering solid surface counters, a convenient eat-at breakfast bar, lots of cabinetry, and plenty of prep space, flowing effortlessly into an open dining area with ample room for gatherings. This level also includes a comfortable guest bedroom, a well-appointed full bath, and a laundry area for added convenience. Upstairs, a lofted office space with dual workstations provides an ideal spot for working from home or hobby and has amazing views, while the spacious master suite boasts more cathedral ceilings, elevated views of the treed surround, dual closets, and a bright master bath complete with a double vanity, whirlpool tub, and skylight above. Descend to the finished walk-out lower level to discover an expansive family room with a fireplace, wet bar, and access to a rear concrete patio, another generous guest bedroom, well-adorned full bath, and multi-purpose room with recreation and storage possibilities that also opens to another patio for outdoor enjoyment. The separate guest suite has both a shared entrance through gathering porch or its own exterior entrance, and includes a generous living room with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace, kitchenette, full bath, large bedroom, private screened porch, covered deck space, and an unfinished lower level with open crawlspace—perfect for a family room, recreation area, or more storage. Outdoor living is equally inviting with a multitude of spaces where you can enjoy the peaceful setting that include welcoming three seasons room, two main level decks, screened porch, and two lower level patio areas with fenced yard space beyond. Completing this property is a detached two-car garage with ample room for vehicles and even more storage that features a sweeping second-story workshop/hobby space with electric baseboard heat that has lots of possibilities. The meticulously landscaped grounds enhance the natural beauty and highlight the exterior, with plenty of park-like yard to experience the idyllic spaces. Location is convenient to all amenities of The Galena Territory, including Owners' Club with indoor pool, outdoor pool, fitness facility, game room, multi-sport gym, tennis courts and more, tranquil Lake Galena, and miles of gorgeous paved and unpaved trails. Just minutes from Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa's 63 holes of golf, multiple restaurants, The Country Store, and the newly renovated Stonedrift Spa. With options for full-time residence, vacation use, and working remotely, this home is a rare find in The Galena Territory—offering endless possibilities for living, relaxing, and enjoying nature. Sold with some furniture to be transferred via separate bill of sale. Truly a must-see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Damon Heim

COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY License #471000758 Listed on: 11/06/2024

COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

ELTON SELF

EAGLE RIDGE REALTY License #475.102660

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,552

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 1.6 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $113 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Siding
  • Active Radon Mitigation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • Scales Mound Elementary And Middle School
  • Scales Mound High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener
  • Fuel Tank
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Association fees include pool access, water access, clubhouse, garbage
  • The community has rules related to covenants

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,552

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$113 per month

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Countertop-Solid Surface, Radon Mitigation Active, Walk-In Closet, Whirlpool Tub, Window Treatments
  • Road Frontage: Hard Surface Road
  • Type: Wooded, Covenants, Restrictions, Subdivision
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Additional Room 5: Loft, Dimensions: 10'0x6'0, On Level: Upper
  • Additional Room 6: Guest LR, Dimensions: 22'9x14'9, On Level: Main
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, LP Gas Tank
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1906
  • Estimated Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 747
  • Fee Includes: Pool Access, Water Access, Clubhouse, Garbage
  • General Features: Basement Entrance, Deck, Great Room, Laundry 1st Floor, L.L. Finished Space, Patio, Skylight(s), Guest House/In Law Suite, Porch 3 Season, Porch Screened
  • Hoa Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Legal Description: To follow on deed at closing.
  • Lot Acreage: 1.6
  • Lvt Date: 11/06/2024
  • Number of Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Electric
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_530
  • Egress: Yes
  • Elementary School: Scales Mound
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3327
  • Estimated Upper Sq Ft: 674
  • Garage Type Driveway: Asphalt, Detached, Garage Remote/Opener
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: Nestled on a beautifully wooded 1.6-acre lot, this stunning Galena Territory custom retreat offers a unique blend of privacy, functionality, and style all while being ideally situated between the Owners' Club and newly updated Lake Galena Marina. Property includes a spacious 3 bed, 3 bath main house seamlessly connected to a 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest suite via a three-season gathering room—perfect for guests or a private "home within a home". Airy main level welcomes you with a striking great room style living area featuring dramatic, wood-clad cathedral ceilings and a towering brick-surround wood-burning fireplace, and feeds to huge kitchen offering solid surface counters, a convenient eat-at breakfast bar, lots of cabinetry, and plenty of prep space, flowing effortlessly into an open dining area with ample room for gatherings. This level also includes a comfortable guest bedroom, a well-appointed full bath, and a laundry area for added convenience. Upstairs, a lofted office space with dual workstations provides an ideal spot for working from home or hobby and has amazing views, while the spacious master suite boasts more cathedral ceilings, elevated views of the treed surround, dual closets, and a bright master bath complete with a double vanity, whirlpool tub, and skylight above. Descend to the finished walk-out lower level to discover an expansive family room with a fireplace, wet bar, and access to a rear concrete patio, another generous guest bedroom, well-adorned full bath, and multi-purpose room with recreation and storage possibilities that also opens to another patio for outdoor enjoyment. The separate guest suite has both a shared entrance through gathering porch or its own exterior entrance, and includes a generous living room with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace, kitchenette, full bath, large bedroom, private screened porch, covered deck space, and an unfinished lower level with open crawlspace—perfect for a family room, recreation area, or more storage. Outdoor living is equally inviting with a multitude of spaces where you can enjoy the peaceful setting that include welcoming three seasons room, two main level decks, screened porch, and two lower level patio areas with fenced yard space beyond. Completing this property is a detached two-car garage with ample room for vehicles and even more storage that features a sweeping second-story workshop/hobby space with electric baseboard heat that has lots of possibilities. The meticulously landscaped grounds enhance the natural beauty and highlight the exterior, with plenty of park-like yard to experience the idyllic spaces. Location is convenient to all amenities of The Galena Territory, including Owners' Club with indoor pool, outdoor pool, fitness facility, game room, multi-sport gym, tennis courts and more, tranquil Lake Galena, and miles of gorgeous paved and unpaved trails. Just minutes from Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa's 63 holes of golf, multiple restaurants, The Country Store, and the newly renovated Stonedrift Spa. With options for full-time residence, vacation use, and working remotely, this home is a rare find in The Galena Territory—offering endless possibilities for living, relaxing, and enjoying nature. Sold with some furniture to be transferred via separate bill of sale. Truly a must-see!
  • Rental License: No
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 2580
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 21'3x10'9, On Level: Upper
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: Basement Entrance, Finished
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14'5x11'6, On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 17'1x10'9, On Level: Lower
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12'9x10'9, On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: Cmbo w/KitxCmbo w/Kit
  • Family Room: Yes, On Level: Lower, Dimensions: 17'8x15'0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 22'0x13'2, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 17'2x15'4
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 3
  • Recreation Room: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Siding, Cedar
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Electric, Propane
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: City/Community
  • Water Heater: LP Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1360

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1990

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Taxes: 10552

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Scales Mound
  • School District: Scales Mound
  • Middle School: Scales Mound

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2020
Closed on
Dec 8, 2020
Sold by
Barnhart Donna L L Tr
Bought by
Kaczmarek Christopher A
Seller's Agent
Damon Heim
COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Andy Klemmt
CHOICE REALTY
List Price
$389,900
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.54%
Current Estimated Value
$510,475

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$130,475
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.06%
Original Mortgage
$304,000
Outstanding Balance
$271,133
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$239,342

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2006
Sold by
Downing Randall W and Downing Sylvia S
Bought by
Barnhart Donna L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $380,000 First American Mtg Solutions
Grant Deed $368,700 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $304,000 Construction
Previous Owner $50,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Sold $485,000 -6.6% $146 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Price Changed $519,000 -7.2% $156 / Sq Ft
12/27/2024 12/27/24 Price Changed $559,000 -5.1% $168 / Sq Ft
11/06/2024 11/06/24 For Sale $589,000 +55.0% $177 / Sq Ft
12/11/2020 12/11/20 Sold $380,000 -2.5% $114 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/11/2020 10/11/20 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2020 10/08/20 For Sale $389,900 -- $117 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

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 $11,069 $209,038 $3,837 $205,201
2023 $10,552 $182,693 $3,353 $179,340
2022 $10,552 $136,338 $2,502 $133,836
2021 $8,657 $126,438 $2,320 $124,118
2020 $6,179 $99,343 $2,098 $97,245
2019 $6,049 $97,682 $2,063 $95,619
2018 $6,005 $98,878 $2,088 $96,790
2017 $5,964 $98,878 $2,088 $96,790
2016 $5,879 $98,726 $13,055 $85,671
2015 $5,808 $98,726 $13,055 $85,671
2014 $5,979 $105,281 $13,922 $91,359
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202406339

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 08-401-093-00