$67,500
SOLD OCT 11, 2016

311 Franklin St Galena, IL 61036

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,056 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$64 Per Sq Ft

25% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Galena Primary School Rated A-
  • Enclosed patio or porch

About This Home

As of June 2025

Looking for a 1900's Historic Downtown Galena, Illinois Home?! New on the market! This home is just over one block from Main St., with off Street Parking and Garage. Very "great space" in this 3 bedroom, plus den (with French doors) off living room area and 2 full baths. Counter tops, Central Air, Furnance, Water heart have been replaced within the last 5 years. Includes an Enclosed front porch and side porch. A small deck off of the large Kitchen/Dining Room area is great space for a grill. Nice sized yard. Over 9ft. ceilings on the Main Level. This home looks well maintained and in move-in condition. Some cosmetic improvements would make this property a great investment! Seller has not occupied property. There is a surprisingly large amount of storage space in the lower level area including a walk-out basement with "mud room". Call to set up a Showing!

Co-Listed By

Angela Stodden

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SIGNATURE License #471003889

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SIGNATURE

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Brennan

COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY License #471008765

COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,965

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Home Design

  • 1,056 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Siding
  • Siding

Kitchen

  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

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

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed 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

$1,965

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Type: City/Town
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Additional Room 6: M- DEN/LR
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estate: Yes
  • General Features: Deck, Laundry Basement, Porch Enclosed
  • Grid: Galena
  • Style: Ranch
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_3026
  • Elementary School: Galena
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1056
  • Garage Type Driveway: Attached, Garage Remote/Opener, Other, Under
  • Pertinent Facts: Looking for a 1900's Historic Downtown Galena, Illinois Home?! New on the market! This home is just over one block from Main St., with off Street Parking and Garage. Very "great space" in this 3 bedroom, plus den (with French doors) off living room area and 2 full baths. Counter tops, Central Air, Furnance, Water heart have been replaced within the last 5 years. Includes an Enclosed front porch and side porch. A small deck off of the large Kitchen/Dining Room area is great space for a grill. Nice sized yard. Over 9ft. ceilings on the Main Level. This home looks well maintained and in move-in condition. Some cosmetic improvements would make this property a great investment! Seller has not occupied property. There is a surprisingly large amount of storage space in the lower level area including a walk-out basement with "mud room". Call to set up a Showing!
  • Rental License: No
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: Yes
  • L O1 Brokerage Number: 478025990
  • L O2 Brokerage Number: 478025990
  • S O1 Brokerage Number: 478010163
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Main
  • Basement: Basement Entrance
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Main
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Main
  • Dining Room: On Level: Main
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen: On Level: Main
  • Living Room: On Level: Main
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 63.92
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Siding, Metal
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 1

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
  • Elementary School #2: Galena

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1900

Tax Info

  • Year: 2015
  • Taxes: 1965

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 26, 2016
Closed on
Oct 11, 2016
Sold by
Campbell Mary V
Bought by
Midland Ira Inc
Buyer's Agent
Peter Brennan
COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$67,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,400
-24.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.94%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $67,500 Attorney Only
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Rent $1,600 0.0% --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 Sold $130,000 0.0% $123 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Sale $130,000 +92.6% $123 / Sq Ft
10/11/2016 10/11/16 Sold $67,500 -24.9% $64 / Sq Ft
09/01/2016 09/01/16 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2016 08/26/16 For Sale $89,900 -- $85 / 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 $3,001 $38,917 $3,333 $35,584
2023 $2,475 $31,427 $2,909 $28,518
2022 $2,475 $26,519 $2,455 $24,064
2021 $2,096 $24,431 $2,262 $22,169
2020 $2,003 $22,682 $2,100 $20,582
2019 $2,070 $23,589 $2,089 $21,500
2018 $2,080 $24,271 $2,149 $22,122
2017 $1,998 $23,733 $2,095 $21,638
2016 $1,955 $23,733 $2,095 $21,638
2015 $1,965 $23,721 $2,095 $21,626
2014 $1,004 $23,721 $2,095 $21,626
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 118546

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 22-100-279-10