$75,000
SOLD AUG 20, 2025

497 E Berrien St Galesburg, IL 61401

2 Beds
-- Bath
5,100 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$15 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Payton College Preparatory High School Rated A+
  • Level Lot

About This Home

As of August 2025

Former bar operation and real estate includes sizeable building consisting of past bar which has been removed that included seating area, gaming area, restrooms, small kitchen setup, and outside beer garden. The bar area has been gutted and is now a blank canvas conducive to many uses or open to what one can imagine. Grease trap still in place. Supplemental income included with 2-apartments. 5,100 +/- Square feet of usable area. Site is zoned M-1 Light Industrial. Excellent location to downtown Galesburg and south side of town.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Knapp

RE/MAX Preferred Properties Brokerage Phone: 309-344-5444 License #471003323 Listed on: 07/12/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Arnold

Western Illinois Realty LLC License #475195903

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,513

Year Built

  • Built in 1896

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 124 x 132
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 5,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Partial Basement

Schools

  • Galesburg Elementary School
  • Lombard Middle School
  • Galesburg High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Window Unit Heating System

Community Details

  • Original Town Lots Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 9914152009

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,513

Year Built

Built in 1896

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: Residential Income
  • Year Built: 1896
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Structure Type: Conversion
  • Attribution Contact: Offc: 309-344-5444
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partial
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 100YearPlain: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Other
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Window Unit(s)
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
  • GasExpense: 0
  • NumberOfRanges: 1
  • NumberofRefrigerators: 1
  • NumberOfWashers: 1
  • NumberOfDryers: 1
  • NumberOfWindowUnits: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • AdvertisingExpense: 0

Schools

  • Elementary School: Galesburg
  • High School: Galesburg
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lombard

Lot Info

  • Zoning: M-1
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Size: 124 x 132
  • Parcel #: 9914152009

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2512.88
  • TaxExemptions: None

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2025
Closed on
Aug 19, 2025
Sold by
Johnson Doanld W and Johnson Denise J
Bought by
Robinson Noralina
Seller's Agent
Thomas Knapp
RE/MAX Preferred Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Arnold
Western Illinois Realty LLC
List Price
$69,900
Sold Price
$75,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
7.3%
Views
1361
Current Estimated Value
$75,262

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$262
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2004
Bought by
Johnson Donald

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
7.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $75,000 Attorney Only
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Sold $75,000 +7.3% $15 / Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 For Sale $69,900 0.0% $14 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2025 07/12/25 For Sale $69,900 -- $14 / Sq Ft
Source: RMLS Alliance

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 $2,537 $27,340 $7,290 $20,050
2023 $2,537 $26,470 $7,060 $19,410
2022 $2,509 $26,470 $7,060 $19,410
2021 $2,430 $24,970 $6,660 $18,310
2020 $2,470 $24,970 $6,660 $18,310
2019 $2,489 $24,970 $6,660 $18,310
2018 $2,409 $24,250 $6,470 $17,780
2017 $2,430 $24,250 $6,470 $17,780
2015 -- $23,890 $6,370 $17,520
2013 $2,153 $24,130 $6,430 $17,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: RMLS Alliance

MLS Number: CA1037783

RMLS Alliance

APN: 99-14-152-009