$142,000
SOLD FEB 26, 2026

809 Franklin St Galena, IL 61036

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,780 Sq Ft
18,731 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 26, 2026

$80 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Galena Primary School Rated A-
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of February 2026

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bassam Danial

Keller Williams Thrive License #475202242 Listed on: 01/06/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

LaVonne Deininger

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SIGNATURE License #471000531

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SIGNATURE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,245

Lot Details

  • 18,731 Sq Ft 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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,245

Lot Details

0.43 Acres

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Road Frontage: City/Town, County/City Road
  • Type: City/Town
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Appliances That Stay or Are Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Class: HOUSE
  • General Features: Laundry 1st Floor, Out Building(s), Porch Enclosed
  • Legal Description: J.LAMPE'S ADD LOT 1 and 2
  • Lot Acreage: 0.43
  • Lvt Date: 01/06/2026
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Stove Range Fuel: Electric
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Type: House
  • Agent Only_ L A1 User Code: FV_100008
  • Egress: No
  • Elementary School: Galena
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1780
  • Garage Type Driveway: None
  • Hold Earnest Money Y N: Yes
  • Pertinent Facts: 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.
  • Designated Managing Broker Y N: No
  • Estimated Above Grade Sq Ft: 1780
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14x12, On Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12x10, On Level: Upper
  • Dining Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 14x12
  • Family Room: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 14x10, On Level: Main
  • Living Room: Yes, On Level: Main, Dimensions: 20x14
  • Recreation Room: No
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Siding
  • Roof: Shingle

Utilities

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

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Taxes: 2245

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2025
Sold by
Lebowicz Jacob
Bought by
Bluebird Home Investments

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Outstanding Balance
$74,241
Interest Rate
0.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$81,044

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2010
Sold by
James Lampe
Bought by
Lebowicz Jacob and Lebowicz Georgeta
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 $60,000 Old Republic Nat'L Title Ins
Grant Deed $83,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $75,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/26/2026 02/26/26 Sold $142,000 -4.7% $80 / Sq Ft
01/13/2026 01/13/26 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2026 01/06/26 For Sale $149,000 -- $84 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

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
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Bassam Danial

    Keller Williams Thrive

  • LaVonne Deininger

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    LaVonne Deininger

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SIGNATURE

    (815) 297-2614

    39 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    LaVonne Deininger
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Map

Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202600084

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®

APN: 22-101-208-00

Illinois Jo Daviess County Galena 61036

809 Franklin St, Galena, IL

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