NOT LISTED FOR SALE

179 E 5th St Galesburg, IL 61401

Estimated Value: $22,000 - $103,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,464 Sq Ft
$50/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 30, 2025

Last sale price $21,000 $14 Per Sq Ft

Est. 248% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $466 / mo

178 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2025

Auction Listing. Great Opportunity to own this single-family home oozing with potential. This home was built in 1905 and features 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, with plenty of living space. ***SPECIAL NOTES: (1) This is a CASH ONLY transaction. (2) Seller to pay Taxes, HOA, and Municipal/Utility Liens. (3) Please read the Auction disclaimers carefully before placing a bid or submitting an offer. ***

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Rabin

REALHome Services and Solutions, Inc. License #471.002039/B60984000 Listed on: 10/14/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 67x132x67x132

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,464 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Window Egress

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms

Schools

  • Galesburg High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Kruger Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Attached: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Townhouse-2 Story
  • Subdivision Name: Kruger
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Legal Description: Kruger Sub Lot 1
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Egress Window
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • LivingArea: 1464
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Lot Features: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Other

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • High School: Galesburg

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 67x132x67x132

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 30

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1776
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2024
Closed on
May 6, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Rabin
REALHome Services and Solutions, Inc.
List Price
$86,900
Sold Price
$21,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,900
-75.83%
Views
134
Current Estimated Value
$73,161

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$52,161
Avg. Annual Appreciation
207.85%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2018
Closed on
Jan 4, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
ZACHARY SHAW
Mel Foster Co. Galesburg
Buyer's Agent
ZACHARY SHAW
Mel Foster Co. Galesburg
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$60,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-7.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-15.11%
Original Mortgage
$58,913
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$21,000 Premium Title Svc Inc
$60,000 Attorney Only
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $58,913
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $21,000 -75.8% $14 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2024 10/14/24 For Sale $86,900 +44.8% $59 / Sq Ft
01/04/2019 01/04/19 Sold $60,000 -7.7% $37 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/21/2018 11/21/18 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2018 07/26/18 For Sale $65,000 +20.4% $40 / Sq Ft
07/12/2013 07/12/13 Sold $54,000 -3.4% $33 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/06/2013 06/06/13 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2013 05/31/13 For Sale $55,900 -- $35 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $2,519 $27,190 $1,200 $25,990
2024 $1,825 $25,670 $1,130 $24,540
2023 $1,825 $24,850 $1,090 $23,760
2022 $1,460 $21,410 $1,090 $20,320
2021 $1,382 $20,200 $1,030 $19,170
2020 $1,404 $20,200 $1,030 $19,170
2019 $1,278 $18,820 $1,010 $17,810
2018 $1,274 $18,820 $980 $17,840
2017 $1,229 $18,270 $950 $17,320
2015 -- $18,000 $940 $17,060
2013 $480 $8,110 $950 $7,160
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Cheryl Rabin

    REALHome Services and Solutions, Inc.

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  • ZACHARY SHAW

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    ZACHARY SHAW

    Mel Foster Co. Galesburg

    (309) 368-6705

    86 Total Sales

    ZACHARY SHAW
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  • Dena May St. George

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Dena May St. George

    CENTURY 21 Tucker Swanson

    (309) 335-4454

    166 Total Sales

    Dena May St. George
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Katie Karhliker

    WC Out of Area

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: QC4257456

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 99-15-480-019

Illinois Knox County Galesburg 61401

179 E 5th St, Galesburg, IL

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