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209 Park Avenue

GALENA, IL 61036

$199,900 $842/Mo

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Overview

Bed

1.5

Bath

1,916

Sqft

0.17

Acre(Lot)

Description

Location, location, location! Charming 3 bed, 2 bath historic frame perched on idyllic Park Avenue and offering gorgeous rear-facing seasonal views looking over the Galena River valley and of downtown Galena, off street parking, lots of outdoor spaces with huge yard, and location convenient to Galena River Trail, Grant Park, and two pedestrian bridges for easy access to all the shopping, dining and events of Main Street, Galena!! Embrace incredible Galena history with research as part of the Galena Living History Alliance Plaque Program suggesting the home was owned and constructed by Otis S. Horton (Carpenter) in 1871. Inviting covered front porch opens to upper level that houses a spacious primary bedroom, generous guest bedroom, cozy rear bedroom with cedar closet, large full bathroom w ith tub/shower combo, and access to covered side deck that offers a great spot to take in the beautiful Galena views. Main level features open kitchen with ample cabinetry and counter space, eat-at breakfast bar, and adjoining pantry/storage, inviting living room with rich wood flooring and woodstove with tile hearth and brick accent wall behind, half bath/laundry room combo, and back sitting room with walkout door to concrete side parking and sweeping rear yard with fencing on either side. Sizeable in-ground basement/cellar functions as utility room and workshop space. Enjoy the outdoors, lovely surround, and scenic views from the aforementioned covered front porch, rear elevated covered deck, lower patio or wonderful yard space. New water heater installed January 2025. *Assessor records show age of home as 1940, but home dates back well before 1900. For some neat history, check out the window etching in the primary bedroom, possibly done and dated by original owners.

Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $199,900

AD Id : 82927951

MLS Id : 202406883

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.17 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,916

Year Built : 1940

County : Jo Daviess

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Bedroom Information

Total beds: 3

Bathroom Information

Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 1

Room Information

Has Basement: Yes Basement: Partial
Roofing Information

Shingle
Interior Features

Roof: Shingle Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling

Has Heating: Yes Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air

Building Information

Year Built: 1940 Private Pool: No

Lot Information

Lot Size Acres: 0.17

Listing Price Information

Listing Price: $199900 Original Price: $249900

Tax Information

Parcel Number: 0650004800 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $5201 Tax Legal Desc: To follow on deed at closing.

Parking Information

Concrete

School Information

Elementary School: Galena

Junior High School: Galena

Senior High School: Galena
Location Information

WaterSource: Public

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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/13/2026 @ 00:27

MLS: 202406883 LISTED BY: DAMON HEIM, COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY 815-777-6500 SOURCE: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS