NOT LISTED FOR SALE

696 Rives St Galena, IL 61036

Galena Area

Estimated Value: $212,000 - $546,000

2 Beds
3 Baths
3,072 Sq Ft
$107/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 27, 2012

Last sale price $135,000 $44 Per Sq Ft

Est. 142% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,302 / mo

207 Days on Market

Highlights

  • River View
  • 2.72 Acre Lot
  • Screened Porch
  • Galena Elementary & Middle School Rated A-
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Baseboard Heating

About This Home

As of November 2012

Circa 1830, this is one of Galena’s oldest homes. History of home and restoration done by current owner is available. Sited on close to 2 acres, the pastoral view of the creek from the double level porch is beautiful. This is a very unique home with original wide pine floors, beams, a huge living room with 9 ft ceilings, 2 master bedrooms, detached 2 car garage, substantial shed and 2 wood burning fireplaces. Property has 4 tax IDs. One parcel is across the road, taxes reflect all 4 tax ID's Antique piano in living room is included in sale. It has always been in this home. Taxes reflect all 4 parcels.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joan Murray

Eagle Ridge Realty License #475131930 Listed on: 03/09/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Joan Murray

Eagle Ridge Realty License #475131930 Listed on: 03/09/2012

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,385

Year Built

  • Built in 1830

Lot Details

  • 2.72 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • House
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • River Views
  • Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Schools

  • Galena Elementary And Middle School
  • Galena High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,385

Year Built

Built in 1830

Lot Details

2.72 Acres

Listing Details

  • Road Frontage: Hard Surface Road
  • Type: Panorama, River View
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener Rented
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1024
  • Estimated Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1024
  • General Features: Laundry Basement, Porch Covered, Porch Screened
  • Lot Acreage: 2.72
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: F_136
  • Elementary School: Galena
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3072
  • Estimated Upper Sq Ft: 1024
  • Garage Type Driveway: Detached, Garage Remote/Opener
  • Pertinent Facts: Circa 1830, this is one of Galena’s oldest homes. History of home and restoration done by current owner is available. Sited on close to 2 acres, the pastoral view of the creek from the double level porch is beautiful. This is a very unique home with original wide pine floors, beams, a huge living room with 9 ft ceilings, 2 master bedrooms, detached 2 car garage, substantial shed and 2 wood burning fireplaces. Property has 4 tax IDs. One parcel is across the road, taxes reflect all 4 tax ID's Antique piano in living room is included in sale. It has always been in this home. Taxes reflect all 4 parcels.
  • Rental License: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Upper
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Upper
  • Dining Room: On Level: Lower
  • Family Room: On Level: Lower
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Kitchen: On Level: Lower
  • Living Room: On Level: Main
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: City/Community
  • Water Heater: Electric

Schools

  • Elementary School #2: Galena

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1830

Tax Info

  • Year: 2011
  • Taxes: 2385

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2012
Closed on
Nov 27, 2012
Sold by
Carol Diews
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joan Murray
Eagle Ridge Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joan Murray
Eagle Ridge Realty
List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-24.58%
Current Estimated Value
$326,832

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$191,832
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.70%
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Galena, IL

  • Christine Wilke Real Estate Agent - Best Realty

    Christine Wilke

    Best Realty

    (779) 210-6324

    310 Total Sales

    2 in Galena

    $65,000 Price Range

    Christine Wilke
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  • Elizabeth Moore Real Estate Agent - United Real Estate - Chicago

    Elizabeth Moore

    United Real Estate - Chicago

    (331) 244-1876

    16 Total Sales

    1 in Galena

    $283,000 Price

    Elizabeth Moore
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  • Angela Stodden Real Estate Agent - KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SIGNATURE

    Angela Stodden

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SIGNATURE

    (815) 908-5880

    120 Total Sales

    85 in Galena

    $3K - $940K Price Range

    Angela Stodden
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  • SCOTT ETTLEMAN Real Estate Agent - CHOICE REALTY

    SCOTT ETTLEMAN

    CHOICE REALTY

    (815) 908-5448

    32 Total Sales

    32 in Galena

    $11K - $480K Price Range

    SCOTT ETTLEMAN
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  • Jodi Cinq-Mars Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams North Shore West

    Jodi Cinq-Mars

    Keller Williams North Shore West

    (331) 263-0021

    523 Total Sales

    1 in Galena

    $240,000 Price

    Jodi Cinq-Mars
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  • Ann Haag Real Estate Agent - KEY REALTY

    Ann Haag

    KEY REALTY

    (815) 706-2593

    78 Total Sales

    11 in Galena

    $12K - $679K Price Range

    Ann Haag
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$127,500 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/27/2012 11/27/12 Sold $135,000 -24.6% $44 / Sq Ft
10/02/2012 10/02/12 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2012 03/09/12 For Sale $179,000 -- $58 / 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 $5,983 $83,351 $11,133 $72,218
2024 $5,327 $68,599 $9,941 $58,658
2023 $4,479 $55,958 $8,109 $47,849
2022 $4,479 $47,721 $6,915 $40,806
2021 $3,859 $44,145 $6,397 $37,748
2020 $3,814 $42,418 $6,397 $36,021
2019 $3,787 $42,418 $6,397 $36,021
2018 $3,699 $42,418 $6,397 $36,021
2017 $3,631 $42,418 $6,397 $36,021
2016 $3,557 $42,431 $6,396 $36,035
2015 $3,575 $42,431 $6,396 $36,035
2014 $3,400 $42,431 $6,396 $36,035
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • JM

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Joan Murray

    Eagle Ridge Realty

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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 110595

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 06-500-254-00

Illinois Jo Daviess County Galena 61036

696 Rives St, Galena, IL

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