NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 Thunder Bay Rd Galena, IL 61036

Galena Area

Estimated Value: $771,000 - $1,243,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
6,073 Sq Ft
$165/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 9, 2013

Last sale price $650,000 $107 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,218 / mo

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 9.63 Acre Lot
  • Countryside Views
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Galena Elementary & Middle School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of September 2013

(Sold note: $35,000 in commission and closing costs paid outside closing by buyer.) If you can imagine it, you will find it in this spectacular property in The Galena Territory located on a large, almost 10-acre lot with panoramic views of the undulating countryside in all directions. Be sure to click on the Visual Tour of this property. Main floor: great room with vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, upscale kitchen with granite countertops and top-of-the line appliances, walk-in pantry, beautiful master suite with enormous bathroom, guest room suite, an office, cozy hearth room/sunroom with freestanding Vermont gas fireplace, and also a greenhouse! There is also an oversized, heated three-car garage with plenty of storage space. Lower level with in-floor radiant heat: family room with built-in cherry bookcases and direct-vent fireplace, billiards room (pool table included in price), wet bar and poker area, temperature-controlled wine cellar, exercise room, sauna, 750 square feet of unfinished area for storage, plus a large drive-in garage/workshop for mowers, etc. with floor drain and sink. Large outdoor hot tub is also included in price of the house. Large walk-in pantry with another refrigerator and freezer (included in price). The second floor features: another master bedroom suite with large bathroom (furniture included in price), a loft/library with plenty of built-in bookshelves and view of the great room fireplace, and a bonus room/bedroom (plumed for another bathroom) over the garage with tons of closet space, including a cedar closet. Additional features include water at the driveway entrance, water and electric at the center island, fenced garden with water, gutters, California closets, security system, central vac, and in-house music system. Doors are 8-panel sold oak and are 36" to allow for wheelchairs. Stabling of two horses is permitted. Green space on two sides of lot.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Yutmeyer

GALENA REALTY, LTD. License #471002611 Listed on: 12/21/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Sullivan

JIM SULLIVAN REALTY License #471000283

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,962

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 9.63 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a county road

HOA Fees

  • $93 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • House
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Shingle Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Countryside Views

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Galena Elementary And Middle School
  • Galena High School

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,962

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

9.63 Acres

HOA Fees

$93 per month

Listing Details

  • Road Frontage: County/City Road, Hard Surface Road
  • Type: Country View, Panorama, Valley
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Additional Room 6: upper, On Level: Upper
  • Additional Room 7: 17x13
  • 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: 3632
  • Estimated Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1539
  • Front: 176
  • General Features: Deck, Laundry 1st Floor
  • Hoa Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Lot Acreage: 9.63
  • Rear: 887
  • Side 1: 945
  • Side 2: 631
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_94
  • Elementary School: Galena
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 6073
  • Estimated Upper Sq Ft: 902
  • Garage Type Driveway: Asphalt, Attached, Garage Remote/Opener, Other
  • Pertinent Facts: (Sold note: $35,000 in commission and closing costs paid outside closing by buyer.) If you can imagine it, you will find it in this spectacular property in The Galena Territory located on a large, almost 10-acre lot with panoramic views of the undulating countryside in all directions. Be sure to click on the Visual Tour of this property. Main floor: great room with vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, upscale kitchen with granite countertops and top-of-the line appliances, walk-in pantry, beautiful master suite with enormous bathroom, guest room suite, an office, cozy hearth room/sunroom with freestanding Vermont gas fireplace, and also a greenhouse! There is also an oversized, heated three-car garage with plenty of storage space. Lower level with in-floor radiant heat: family room with built-in cherry bookcases and direct-vent fireplace, billiards room (pool table included in price), wet bar and poker area, temperature-controlled wine cellar, exercise room, sauna, 750 square feet of unfinished area for storage, plus a large drive-in garage/workshop for mowers, etc. with floor drain and sink. Large outdoor hot tub is also included in price of the house. Large walk-in pantry with another refrigerator and freezer (included in price). The second floor features: another master bedroom suite with large bathroom (furniture included in price), a loft/library with plenty of built-in bookshelves and view of the great room fireplace, and a bonus room/bedroom (plumed for another bathroom) over the garage with tons of closet space, including a cedar closet. Additional features include water at the driveway entrance, water and electric at the center island, fenced garden with water, gutters, California closets, security system, central vac, and in-house music system. Doors are 8-panel sold oak and are 36" to allow for wheelchairs. Stabling of two horses is permitted. Green space on two sides of lot.
  • Rental License: No
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Main
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: Basement Entrance, Finished
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Upper
  • Dining Room: On Level: Main
  • Family Room: On Level: Lower
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: On Level: Main
  • Living Room: On Level: Main
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.5
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick/Stone, Cedar
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Propane
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water Heater: LP Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1117

Schools

  • Elementary School #2: Galena

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2003

Tax Info

  • Year: 2011
  • Taxes: 16962

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 21, 2012
Closed on
Sep 9, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Linda Yutmeyer
GALENA REALTY, LTD.
Buyer's Agent
Jim Sullivan
JIM SULLIVAN REALTY
List Price
$729,900
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,900
-10.95%
Current Estimated Value
$1,003,060

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$353,060
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.42%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$640,000 --
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/09/2013 09/09/13 Sold $650,000 -10.9% $107 / Sq Ft
03/11/2013 03/11/13 Pending -- -- --
12/21/2012 12/21/12 For Sale $729,900 -- $120 / 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 $19,341 $318,444 $36,613 $281,831
2024 $19,845 $298,039 $26,940 $271,099
2023 $16,446 $243,119 $21,976 $221,143
2022 $16,446 $207,333 $18,741 $188,592
2021 $14,294 $191,798 $17,337 $174,461
2020 $14,677 $191,700 $17,313 $174,387
2019 $14,572 $191,700 $17,313 $174,387
2018 $14,259 $191,988 $17,339 $174,649
2017 $1,292 $213,676 $17,339 $196,337
2016 $14,307 $200,170 $26,222 $173,948
2015 $14,338 $200,170 $26,222 $173,948
2014 $18,851 $276,123 $27,966 $248,157
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 111851

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 06-209-009-00

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