809 Franklin St Galena, IL 61036
Estimated payment $954/month
Highlights
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Galena Primary School Rated A-
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
Charming 2 bed, 1 bath Cape Cod on 2 lots just blocks from historic downtown Galena. Situated on almost a half-acre, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience with daily deer sightings and a tranquil, secluded atmosphere. The main level features hard wood flooring and offers a welcoming enclosed porch, dining room, spacious living room and kitchen with convenient main level laundry and a full bath with updated vanity. Upstairs you'll find 2 generously sized bedrooms. The full basement could be finished for additional living space. The second lot includes an outbuilding with access from Bostwick St, providing excellent storage. Whether you're drawn to this home's historic character, creative potential, or simply the charm of owning a piece of early Galena, this unique cottage invites you to preserve the past while shaping the future.
Listing Agent
Bassam Danial
Keller Williams Thrive License #475202242 Listed on: 01/06/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,245
Lot Details
- 0.43 Acre Lot
- Property fronts a county road
Home Design
- Shingle Roof
- Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,780 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Stove
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Sump Pump
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Outbuilding
Schools
- Galena Elementary And Middle School
- Galena High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Gas Water Heater
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $1,929 | $36,009 | $3,766 | $32,243 |
| 2023 | $2,658 | $33,753 | $3,751 | $30,002 |
| 2022 | $2,658 | $28,481 | $3,165 | $25,316 |
| 2021 | $2,251 | $26,238 | $2,916 | $23,322 |
| 2020 | $2,152 | $24,360 | $2,707 | $21,653 |
| 2019 | $2,298 | $26,182 | $2,707 | $23,475 |
| 2018 | $2,308 | $26,939 | $2,785 | $24,154 |
| 2017 | $2,211 | $26,266 | $2,715 | $23,551 |
| 2016 | $2,163 | $26,266 | $2,715 | $23,551 |
| 2015 | $2,199 | $26,555 | $2,715 | $23,840 |
| 2014 | $2,096 | $26,555 | $2,715 | $23,840 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 01/13/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/06/2026 01/06/26 | For Sale | $149,000 | -- | $84 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $83,000 | -- |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 202600084
APN: 22-101-208-00
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