NOT LISTED FOR SALE

397 W Wachter Rd Galena, IL 61036

Estimated Value: $397,000 - $432,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,580 Sq Ft
$117/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 22, 2025

Last sale price $400,000 $112 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,076 / mo

408 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Countryside Views
  • Wooded Lot
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of December 2025

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

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Bisenius

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

COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Courtney Martins

DC Rise Real Estate License #475208620

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,204

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 31,799 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Dog Run
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $117 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • House
  • Bi-Level Home
  • Shingle Roof
  • Masonite

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 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

0.73 Acres

HOA Fees

$117 per month

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Book Cases Built In, Ceiling Fan(s), 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
  • 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
  • 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, Finished, Full Exposure
  • 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
  • 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: 1404

Schools

  • 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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2024
Closed on
Dec 19, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
David Bisenius
COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Courtney Martins
DC Rise Real Estate
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-11.09%
Views
197
Current Estimated Value
$419,323

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,323
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.96%
Source: Public Records

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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/22/2025 12/22/25 Sold $400,000 -4.6% $112 / Sq Ft
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Pending -- -- --
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®

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 $8,487 $182,834 $2,832 $180,002
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

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202403475

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 08-104-021-00

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