$245,000
$17K PRICE DROP

603 Gear St Galena, IL 61036

Estimated payment $1,754/month

Total Views 21,777
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
$117 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Enclosed Glass Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Galena Primary School Rated A-
  • Water Softener
  • Storage Shed

About This Home

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own spacious light filled historic 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with panoramic views on 1.68 acres in town. This home has original pine floors, a large eat-in kitchen, formal dining and parlor, making it perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the sunrise from the enclosed side porch and the sunset from the large enclosed front porch. You’ll have all the land and sun you need for gardening and a dedicated well for all of your outdoor watering needs. The 36’ x 30’ pole building will hold your equipment or toys and the 3 car detached garage has a workshop space. Roof 2004, driveway 2014, HVAC 2016.

Listing Agent

Joan Murray

Eagle Ridge Realty License #475131930 Listed on: 02/10/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,025

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1.68 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Glass Porch
  • Storage Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Galena Elementary And Middle School
  • Galena High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,025

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans/Remotes, Window Treatments
  • Road Frontage: City/Town, Hard Surface Road
  • Type: City/Town, Panorama
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Additional Room 5: Parlor, Dimensions: 17'x14', On Level: Main
  • Additional Room 6: sitting rm, Dimensions: 12'x11', On Level: Upper
  • Additional Room 7: storage rm, Dimensions: 21'x15', On Level: Upper
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Water Softener
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1210
  • General Features: County Taxes, Out Building(s), Laundry Other, Porch 3 Season, Porch Enclosed, Porch Glass, Storage Shed
  • Grid: Galena
  • Legal Description: S24 T28N R1W L. SMITH'S 4TH ADD. LOT 1 (from the tax bill)
  • Lot Acreage: 1.68
  • Lvt Date: 02/10/2025
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Electric
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_136
  • Egress: Yes
  • Elementary School: Galena
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 2100
  • Estimated Upper Sq Ft: 890
  • Garage Type Driveway: Asphalt, Detached, Garage Remote/Opener
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own spacious light filled historic 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with panoramic views on 1.68 acres in town. This home has original pine floors, a large eat-in kitchen, formal dining and parlor, making it perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the sunrise from the enclosed side porch and the sunset from the large enclosed front porch. You’ll have all the land and sun you need for gardening and a dedicated well for all of your outdoor watering needs. The 36’ x 30’ pole building will hold your equipment or toys and the 3 car detached garage has a workshop space. Roof 2004, driveway 2014, HVAC 2016.
  • Rental License: No
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 2100
  • L O1 Brokerage Number: 477014663
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19'x14', On Level: Upper
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 19'x14', On Level: Upper
  • Dining Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 14'6x14'6
  • Family Room: No
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 19'x11', On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 19'x14'
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 116.67
  • Recreation Room: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Siding, Aluminum
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit
  • 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

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1900

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 5025

MLS Schools

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

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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 $4,882 $63,307 $3,333 $59,974
2023 $4,711 $59,814 $2,894 $56,920
2022 $4,711 $50,472 $2,442 $48,030
2021 $3,688 $42,989 $2,250 $40,739
2020 $642 $7,271 $2,089 $5,182
2019 $971 $11,066 $2,089 $8,977
2018 $976 $11,386 $2,149 $9,237
2017 $935 $11,101 $2,095 $9,006
2016 $914 $11,101 $2,095 $9,006
2015 $921 $11,119 $2,095 $9,024
2014 $878 $11,119 $2,095 $9,024
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2025 07/15/25 Price Changed $245,000 -6.5% $117 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 For Sale $262,000 -- $125 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $50,000 Attorney Only
Source: Public Records

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Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202500596

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 22-100-548-00