$290,000
SOLD AUG 6, 2025

613 S Bench St Galena, IL 61036

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,892 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$153 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River View
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Galena Primary School Rated A-
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • 5-minute walk to Galena Depot Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Prime Location just a short distance to downtown! Nestled just off Main Street near the light and Route 20 bridge, this beautifully transformed home offers the perfect blend of charm, modern updates, and convenience. Head downtown and enjoy all that it has to offer! Relax on the covered front porch while taking in views of downtown Galena and the river. This home has undergone extensive renovations, including a new roof, updated electrical, plumbing in the upper bathrooms, foundation repairs, and fresh paint inside and out. Huge oversized eat in kitchen featuring ss apls, onyx counter tops, solid BB Topped Breakfast Island, & LVT flooring. Additional upgrades include new windows, kitchen and bathroom enhancements, stairwell improvements, polished concrete work, an inviting exterior courtyard, stylish updates to the living room, dining room, and bedrooms. For added convenience, the garage is located directly off Route 20, ensuring easy access for coming and going. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in a highly desirable location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ERIC ANDERSON

CHOICE REALTY OF GALENA License #475185121 Listed on: 06/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Garrett Hillary

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SIGNATURE License #475166902

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SIGNATURE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,097

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • Window Treatments
  • River Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storage In Attic

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Schools

  • Galena Elementary And Middle School
  • Galena High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,097

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Attic Storage, Book Cases Built In, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Type: City/Town, River View
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1076
  • General Features: County Taxes, Laundry 1st Floor, Porch Covered
  • Legal Description: BENCH, MAGAZINE & PARKER STS. PT LOT 2 & PT LOT 3 (from the tax bill)
  • Lot Acreage: 0.2
  • Lvt Date: 06/11/2025
  • Number of Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Gas
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_4565
  • Egress: No
  • Elementary School: Galena
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1892
  • Estimated Upper Sq Ft: 816
  • Garage Type Driveway: Detached, Garage Remote/Opener, Concrete
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: Prime Location just a short distance to downtown! Nestled just off Main Street near the light and Route 20 bridge, this beautifully transformed home offers the perfect blend of charm, modern updates, and convenience. Head downtown and enjoy all that it has to offer! Relax on the covered front porch while taking in views of downtown Galena and the river. This home has undergone extensive renovations, including a new roof, updated electrical, plumbing in the upper bathrooms, foundation repairs, and fresh paint inside and out. Huge oversized eat in kitchen featuring ss apls, onyx counter tops, solid BB Topped Breakfast Island, & LVT flooring. Additional upgrades include new windows, kitchen and bathroom enhancements, stairwell improvements, polished concrete work, an inviting exterior courtyard, stylish updates to the living room, dining room, and bedrooms. For added convenience, the garage is located directly off Route 20, ensuring easy access for coming and going. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in a highly desirable location!
  • Rental License: No
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1892
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15' 2"x11' 3", On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11' 6"x9' 6", On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 13' 4"x11', On Level: Upper
  • Dining Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 13'x15'
  • Family Room: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 24'x14'4", On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 23'x13'
  • Recreation Room: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Siding, Aluminum
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Water: City/Community
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1920

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 5097

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2025
Closed on
Aug 5, 2025
Sold by
East North Management Llc
Bought by
Colatorti Brittany
Seller's Agent
ERIC ANDERSON
CHOICE REALTY OF GALENA
Buyer's Agent
Garrett Hillary
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SIGNATURE
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-3.01%
Views
56
Current Estimated Value
$280,641

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$9,359
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.61%
Original Mortgage
$275,500
Outstanding Balance
$274,122
Interest Rate
0.69%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$6,519

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2018
Sold by
Podnar Matthew W
Bought by
East North Management Llc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $290,000 Wilkinson Title Co
Grant Deed -- Security First Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $275,500 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Sold $290,000 -3.0% $153 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $299,000 +158.9% $158 / Sq Ft
03/27/2017 03/27/17 Sold $115,500 -9.4% $61 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/13/2017 02/13/17 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2016 10/05/16 For Sale $127,500 -- $67 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

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 $5,097 $66,101 $3,449 $62,652
2023 $5,712 $72,525 $2,909 $69,616
2022 $5,712 $61,198 $2,455 $58,743
2021 $4,837 $56,378 $2,262 $54,116
2020 $4,623 $52,342 $2,100 $50,242
2019 $2,855 $32,531 $3,655 $28,876
2018 $2,868 $33,472 $3,761 $29,711
2017 $2,748 $32,636 $3,667 $28,969
2016 $2,688 $32,636 $3,667 $28,969
2015 $2,612 $31,538 $3,667 $27,871
2014 $2,490 $31,538 $3,667 $27,871
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    ERIC ANDERSON

    CHOICE REALTY OF GALENA

    (224) 456-5115

    15 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    ERIC ANDERSON
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  • Garrett Hillary

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Garrett Hillary

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SIGNATURE

    (815) 297-4150

    51 in this area

    227 Total Sales

    Garrett Hillary
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  • Angela Stodden

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Angela Stodden

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SIGNATURE

    (815) 541-5482

    47 in this area

    127 Total Sales

    Angela Stodden
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Marla Grundhoefer

    Eagle Ridge Realty

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202503130

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 22-100-243-00

Illinois Jo Daviess County Galena 61036

613 S Bench St, Galena, IL

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