$419,500
$76K PRICE DROP

397 W Wachter Rd Galena, IL 61036

Estimated payment $3,094/month

Total Views 21,339
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,580 Sq Ft
$117 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Countryside Views
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • River Ridge Middle School Rated 9+
  • Wooded Lot
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

Beautiful immaculate well-kept home inside and out. New skylight & shingles replaced in 2024. In 2023 interior repainted, lovely landscaping ready for you to move in and enjoy the spacious open feeling. Newer addition added to rear of home featuring a very bright and open atrium with lots of windows including an extra bedroom and bath. Features include two fireplaces one wood one gas. Top quality construction with open floor plan. Extra-large deck, plus huge, screened porch which can also be 4 season room. Vaulted wood ceilings, hardwood floors and Corian countertops in spacious kitchen with plenty of attractive cabinets. Lot also has invisible fence for your favorite pets to keep safe from traffic. Thermostats and garage door on Wi-Fi. Perfect home for vacation or full-time residents. Deck recently reenforced, sold un-furnished. Deck and outdoor stairs rebuilt 2025, interior repainted, lovely landscaping ready for you to move in and enjoy the spacious open feeling. Newer addition added to rear of home featuring a very bright and open atrium with lots of windows including an extra bedroom and bath. Features include two fireplaces one wood one gas. Top quality construction with open floor plan. Extra-large deck, plus, huge, screened porch which can also be 4 season room. Vaulted wood ceilings, hardwood floors and Corian countertops in spacious kitchen with plenty of attractive cabinets. Lot also has invisible fence for your favorite pets to keep safe from traffic. Thermostats and garage door on Wi-Fi. Perfect home for vacation or full-time residents. Call soon to view this outstanding home. Deck recently reenforced, sold un-furnished. Recent variance approved from side - yard setback requirement. Call soon to view this outstanding home

Listing Agent

David Bisenius

COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY License #471004515 Listed on: 06/29/2024

COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,204

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 0.73 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Dog Run
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $113 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Bi-Level Home
  • Shingle Roof
  • Masonite

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Countryside Views

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Parking

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Play Equipment

Schools

  • River Ridge Elementary And Middle School
  • River Ridge High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include a/c, taxes, pool access, clubhouse

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,204

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$113 per month

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Book Cases Built In, Ceiling Fans/Remotes, Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Countertop-Solid Surface, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
  • Road Frontage: County/City Road, Hard Surface Road
  • Type: Wooded, Country View, Panorama, Rural
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, LP Gas Tank
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1752
  • Estimated Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1752
  • Fee Includes: A/C, Taxes, Pool Access, Clubhouse
  • General Features: Basement Entrance, County Taxes, Deck, Great Room, Main Floor Primary, Patio, Dog-Run/Invisible Fence, Laundry Basement, Patio-Brick Paver, Porch 3 Season, Porch Covered, Porch Enclosed, Porch Glass, Porch Screened, Swing Set
  • Grid: Galena Territory
  • Hoa Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Legal Description: To Follow
  • Lot Acreage: 0.73
  • Number of Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Gas
  • Style: Bi-Level
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_97
  • Egress: Yes
  • Elementary School: River Ridge
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3580
  • Estimated Upper Sq Ft: 1828
  • Garage Type Driveway: Asphalt, Attached, Garage Remote/Opener, Under, Concrete
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: Beautiful immaculate well-kept home inside and out. New skylight & shingles replaced in 2024. In 2023 interior repainted, lovely landscaping ready for you to move in and enjoy the spacious open feeling. Newer addition added to rear of home featuring a very bright and open atrium with lots of windows including an extra bedroom and bath. Features include two fireplaces one wood one gas. Top quality construction with open floor plan. Extra-large deck, plus huge, screened porch which can also be 4 season room. Vaulted wood ceilings, hardwood floors and Corian countertops in spacious kitchen with plenty of attractive cabinets. Lot also has invisible fence for your favorite pets to keep safe from traffic. Thermostats and garage door on Wi-Fi. Perfect home for vacation or full-time residents. Deck recently reenforced, sold un-furnished. Deck and outdoor stairs rebuilt 2025, interior repainted, lovely landscaping ready for you to move in and enjoy the spacious open feeling. Newer addition added to rear of home featuring a very bright and open atrium with lots of windows including an extra bedroom and bath. Features include two fireplaces one wood one gas. Top quality construction with open floor plan. Extra-large deck, plus, huge, screened porch which can also be 4 season room. Vaulted wood ceilings, hardwood floors and Corian countertops in spacious kitchen with plenty of attractive cabinets. Lot also has invisible fence for your favorite pets to keep safe from traffic. Thermostats and garage door on Wi-Fi. Perfect home for vacation or full-time residents. Call soon to view this outstanding home. Deck recently reenforced, sold un-furnished. Recent variance approved from side - yard setback requirement. Call soon to view this outstanding home
  • Rental License: No
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1828
  • L O1 Brokerage Number: 478010163
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19x19, On Level: Main
  • Fireplace Type: Both Gas and Wood
  • Basement: Basement Entrance, Full Exposure, Finished
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12x12, On Level: Lower
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 12x12, On Level: Lower
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12'8"x13'9", On Level: Lower
  • Dining Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 14x12
  • Family Room: Yes, On Level: Lower, Dimensions: 24x13
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 14x14, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 26x18
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 117.18
  • Recreation Room: Yes, On Level: Lower
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Masonite
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1360

Schools

  • School District: River Ridge
  • Elementary School: River Ridge
  • Middle School: River Ridge
  • High School: River Ridge
  • Elementary School #2: River Ridge

Building Info

  • Year Built: 2002

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 8204

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: River Ridge
  • School District: River Ridge
  • Middle School: River Ridge

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Range of Values:

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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 $8,204 $160,680 $1,753 $158,927
2023 $7,818 $140,430 $1,532 $138,898
2022 $7,818 $104,798 $1,143 $103,655
2021 $6,453 $97,188 $1,060 $96,128
2020 $6,514 $95,695 $1,300 $94,395
2019 $5,101 $75,158 $1,278 $73,880
2018 $5,027 $76,079 $1,294 $74,785
2017 $198 $76,079 $1,294 $74,785
2016 $4,744 $74,442 $8,763 $65,679
2015 $4,718 $74,442 $8,763 $65,679
2014 $4,654 $79,384 $9,344 $70,040
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/29/2025 06/29/25 Price Changed $419,500 -2.4% $117 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Price Changed $429,900 -1.1% $120 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Price Changed $434,900 -3.3% $121 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Sale $449,900 0.0% $126 / Sq Ft
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Price Changed $449,900 -3.6% $126 / Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 For Sale $466,500 0.0% $130 / Sq Ft
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2025 01/17/25 For Sale $466,500 0.0% $130 / Sq Ft
12/26/2024 12/26/24 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2024 09/15/24 Price Changed $466,500 -3.9% $130 / Sq Ft
08/24/2024 08/24/24 Price Changed $485,500 -2.0% $136 / Sq Ft
06/29/2024 06/29/24 For Sale $495,500 -- $138 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

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Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202403475

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 08-104-021-00