$229,900
$20K PRICE DROP

209 Park Ave Galena, IL 61036

Estimated payment $1,548/month

Total Views 24,029
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,916 Sq Ft
$120 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Galena Primary School Rated A-
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Historic Home

About This Home

Location, location, location! Charming 3 bed, 2 bath historic frame perched on idyllic Park Avenue and offering gorgeous rear-facing seasonal views looking over the Galena River valley and of downtown Galena, off street parking, lots of outdoor spaces with huge yard, and location convenient to Galena River Trail, Grant Park, and two pedestrian bridges for easy access to all the shopping, dining and events of Main Street, Galena!! Covered front porch opens to upper level that houses a spacious primary bedroom, generous guest bedroom, cozy rear bedroom with cedar closet, large full bathroom with tub/shower combo, and access to covered side deck that offers a great spot to take in the beautiful Galena views. Main level features open kitchen with ample cabinetry and counter space, eat-at breakfast bar, and adjoining pantry/storage, inviting living room with rich wood flooring and woodstove with tile hearth and brick accent wall behind, half bath/laundry room combo, and back sitting room with walkout door to concrete side parking and sweeping rear yard with fencing on either side. Sizeable in-ground basement/cellar functions as utility room and workshop space. Enjoy the outdoors, lovely surround, and scenic views from the aforementioned covered front porch, rear elevated covered deck, lower patio or wonderful yard space. *Assessor records show age of home as 1940, but home dates back well before 1900. For some neat history, check out the window etching in the primary bedroom, possibly done and dated by original owners.

Listing Agent

Damon Heim

COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY License #471000758 Listed on: 12/09/2024

COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,483

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Galena Elementary And Middle School
  • Galena High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,483

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans/Remotes, Window Treatments
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Type: City/Town, Panorama
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Additional Room 5: Sitting Rm, Dimensions: 10'3x9'3
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1008
  • Exemptions: Owner
  • General Features: Deck, Laundry 1st Floor, Patio, Porch Covered
  • Grid: Galena
  • Legal Description: To follow on deed at closing.
  • Lot Acreage: 0.17
  • Lvt Date: 12/10/2024
  • Number of Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Electric
  • Style: Historic
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_530
  • Egress: No
  • Elementary School: Galena
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1916
  • Estimated Upper Sq Ft: 888
  • Garage Type Driveway: Concrete
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: Location, location, location! Charming 3 bed, 2 bath historic frame perched on idyllic Park Avenue and offering gorgeous rear-facing seasonal views looking over the Galena River valley and of downtown Galena, off street parking, lots of outdoor spaces with huge yard, and location convenient to Galena River Trail, Grant Park, and two pedestrian bridges for easy access to all the shopping, dining and events of Main Street, Galena!! Covered front porch opens to upper level that houses a spacious primary bedroom, generous guest bedroom, cozy rear bedroom with cedar closet, large full bathroom with tub/shower combo, and access to covered side deck that offers a great spot to take in the beautiful Galena views. Main level features open kitchen with ample cabinetry and counter space, eat-at breakfast bar, and adjoining pantry/storage, inviting living room with rich wood flooring and woodstove with tile hearth and brick accent wall behind, half bath/laundry room combo, and back sitting room with walkout door to concrete side parking and sweeping rear yard with fencing on either side. Sizeable in-ground basement/cellar functions as utility room and workshop space. Enjoy the outdoors, lovely surround, and scenic views from the aforementioned covered front porch, rear elevated covered deck, lower patio or wonderful yard space. *Assessor records show age of home as 1940, but home dates back well before 1900. For some neat history, check out the window etching in the primary bedroom, possibly done and dated by original owners.
  • Rental License: No
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1916
  • L O1 Brokerage Number: 478010163
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19'8x11'6, On Level: Upper
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 16'1x11'3, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11'5x8'6, On Level: Upper
  • Dining Room: No
  • Family Room: No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 17'1x11'3, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 14'1x11'1
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 119.99
  • Recreation Room: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Siding
  • Roof: Shingle

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Galena
  • Elementary School: Galena
  • Middle School: Galena
  • High School: Galena

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1940

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 3483

MLS Schools

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

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $3,483 $50,853 $4,856 $45,997
2023 $2,840 $41,482 $3,961 $37,521
2022 $2,840 $35,376 $3,378 $31,998
2021 $2,336 $32,725 $3,125 $29,600
2020 $2,390 $32,583 $3,125 $29,458
2019 $2,373 $32,583 $3,125 $29,458
2018 $2,318 $32,583 $3,125 $29,458
2017 $2,275 $32,583 $3,125 $29,458
2016 $2,240 $32,714 $3,125 $29,589
2015 $2,251 $32,714 $3,125 $29,589
2014 $2,141 $32,714 $3,125 $29,589
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/08/2025 06/08/25 Price Changed $229,900 -6.1% $120 / Sq Ft
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Price Changed $244,900 -2.0% $128 / Sq Ft
12/09/2024 12/09/24 For Sale $249,900 -- $130 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

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Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202406883

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APN: 06-500-048-00