$444,900
$14K PRICE DROP

42 Shorewood Dr Galena, IL 61036

Estimated payment $3,230/month

Total Views 22,197
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,474 Sq Ft
$128 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Galena Primary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

Spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5 Galena Territory retreat with many recent updates tucked in the trees near the end of Shorewood Drive and offering seasonal views of Lake Galena mixed with wooded privacy and beautiful natural scenery surrounding. Light and bright main level features airy living room with cathedral wood-clad ceiling above, big windows that highlight the beautiful forested backdrop, and woodburning fireplace with ornate mantel surround, open dining area with ample room to entertain that feeds to large screened porch and expansive rear deck where you can enjoy the seasonal wooded lake views and abundant nature, gracious kitchen with quartz counters, eat-at breakfast bar, loads of cabinetry and huge pantry space, convenient powder room for guests, and generous primary suite with upgraded quartz vanity top, adjoining bath that offers whirlpool tub and separate shower. Head upstairs to find a landing with overlook of living room below, two generous guest bedrooms each with extra alcove space for desk or sitting area, and a nicely appointed full bathroom with more quartz tops to share between. Finished walk-out lower level is a haven of recreation and relaxation, offering a sweeping rec room with wet bar that flows directly to an equally roomy family room with access to rear, combining for plenty of area to spread out and enjoy, additional comfortable guest bedroom, well-adorned full bath, laundry area, and utility room. Take in the gorgeous, wooded setting from a number of outdoor spots, including the aforementioned rear deck, screened porch, or front concrete patio greeted by concrete stairs from parking area. Updates and upgrades include fresh flooring installed everywhere excepting baths and laundry room, quartz counters and kitchen/bath fixtures installed throughout (all in 2022), recessed LED lighting in the basement (2022), all interior walls and ceilings painted, and front, side and furnace room doors replaced (2022), updated furnace and water heater (2018), and shingles and gutters redone (2016). Sold furnished with some exclusions and to be transferred via separate bill of sale. Location is not far from Thunder Bay Falls, and offers convenient access to all the amenities of The Galena Territory, including Owners' Club with indoor pool, outdoor pool, multi-sport gym, fitness facility and outdoor tennis, tranquil Lake Galena with newly built Marina and Pavilion, and miles of paved and unpaved trails to explore, plus quick access to all the championship golf, dining, and spa facilities of Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa.

Listing Agent

Damon Heim

COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY License #471000758 Listed on: 03/12/2025

COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,917

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $113 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Active Radon Mitigation
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wood Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Screened Porch
  • Lake Views

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Galena Elementary And Middle School
  • Galena High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include pool access, water access, clubhouse, garbage
  • The community has rules related to covenants

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,917

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$113 per month

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Ceiling-Wood Decorative, Radon Mitigation Active, Walk-In Closet, Whirlpool Tub, Window Treatments
  • Road Frontage: Hard Surface Road
  • Type: Wooded, Covenants, Lake View, Restrictions, Subdivision
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, LP Gas Tank Rented
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1422
  • Estimated Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1341
  • Fee Includes: Pool Access, Water Access, Clubhouse, Garbage
  • General Features: Basement Entrance, Deck, Laundry 1st Floor, L.L. Finished Space, Main Floor Primary, Porch Screened
  • Grid: Galena Territory
  • Hoa Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Legal Description: To follow on deed at closing.
  • Lot Acreage: 0.69
  • Number of Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Gas
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_530
  • Egress: Yes
  • Elementary School: Galena
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3474
  • Estimated Upper Sq Ft: 711
  • Garage Type Driveway: Gravel, None
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: Spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5 Galena Territory retreat with many recent updates tucked in the trees near the end of Shorewood Drive and offering seasonal views of Lake Galena mixed with wooded privacy and beautiful natural scenery surrounding. Light and bright main level features airy living room with cathedral wood-clad ceiling above, big windows that highlight the beautiful forested backdrop, and woodburning fireplace with ornate mantel surround, open dining area with ample room to entertain that feeds to large screened porch and expansive rear deck where you can enjoy the seasonal wooded lake views and abundant nature, gracious kitchen with quartz counters, eat-at breakfast bar, loads of cabinetry and huge pantry space, convenient powder room for guests, and generous primary suite with upgraded quartz vanity top, adjoining bath that offers whirlpool tub and separate shower. Head upstairs to find a landing with overlook of living room below, two generous guest bedrooms each with extra alcove space for desk or sitting area, and a nicely appointed full bathroom with more quartz tops to share between. Finished walk-out lower level is a haven of recreation and relaxation, offering a sweeping rec room with wet bar that flows directly to an equally roomy family room with access to rear, combining for plenty of area to spread out and enjoy, additional comfortable guest bedroom, well-adorned full bath, laundry area, and utility room. Take in the gorgeous, wooded setting from a number of outdoor spots, including the aforementioned rear deck, screened porch, or front concrete patio greeted by concrete stairs from parking area. Updates and upgrades include fresh flooring installed everywhere excepting baths and laundry room, quartz counters and kitchen/bath fixtures installed throughout (all in 2022), recessed LED lighting in the basement (2022), all interior walls and ceilings painted, and front, side and furnace room doors replaced (2022), updated furnace and water heater (2018), and shingles and gutters redone (2016). Sold furnished with some exclusions and to be transferred via separate bill of sale. Location is not far from Thunder Bay Falls, and offers convenient access to all the amenities of The Galena Territory, including Owners' Club with indoor pool, outdoor pool, multi-sport gym, fitness facility and outdoor tennis, tranquil Lake Galena with newly built Marina and Pavilion, and miles of paved and unpaved trails to explore, plus quick access to all the championship golf, dining, and spa facilities of Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa.
  • Rental License: No
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 2133
  • L O1 Brokerage Number: 478010163
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13'1x13'0, On Level: Main
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: Basement Entrance, Finished
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 13'0x12'4, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13'1x11'2, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 20'2x12'4, On Level: Lower
  • Dining Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: Combo w/LRxCombo w/LR
  • Family Room: Yes, On Level: Lower, Dimensions: 22'2x12'9
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 13'6x13'0, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 29'1x13'0
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 128.07
  • Recreation Room: Yes, On Level: Lower, Dimensions: 21'3x12'4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cedar
  • Roof: Shingle

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1360

Schools

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

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1997

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 7917

MLS Schools

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

Map

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 $7,917 $114,509 $6,215 $108,294
2023 $6,618 $93,408 $5,070 $88,338
2022 $6,618 $79,659 $4,324 $75,335
2021 $5,669 $73,690 $4,000 $69,690
2020 $5,739 $72,614 $3,994 $68,620
2019 $5,698 $72,614 $3,994 $68,620
2018 $5,576 $72,723 $4,000 $68,723
2017 $5,462 $72,723 $4,000 $68,723
2016 $5,373 $72,926 $7,516 $65,410
2015 $5,385 $72,926 $7,516 $65,410
2014 $5,427 $77,768 $8,015 $69,753
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Price Changed $444,900 -3.1% $128 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 For Sale $459,000 -- $132 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $216,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202501132

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 06-204-100-00