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1443 E Knox Street

Galesburg, IL 61401
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Bed 5

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt2,444

Sqft

Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history! Philip Green Wright was an inspirational guide to Carl Sandburg, in the basement is where Sandburg's first work of poems was copied on a printing press! This 5-bedroom 2 bath home is updated and move in ready. The main floor features an enormous living room with a new electric fireplace, a formal dining room filled with an abundance of natural light, an eat-in kitchen, 1-bedroom, a full bathroom and laundry room. Up the beautiful staircase you will find a sitting room, 4 more bedrooms, 3 of them with freshly varnished hardwood floors, 2 with walk in closets, a spacious full bath and a walk-up staircase to the attic for easy storage. Outside offers a 2-car garage, fenced in back yard, a screened in front & back porch, new side deck, mature t rees and a front yard plaque describing the influence Mr. Wright had on Sandburg's life. Call and schedule your private showing today!

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $175,000

AD Id : 67854434

MLS Id : CA1039961

Beds : 5

Living Area Size : 2,444

Year Built : 1890

Garage : 2

County : Knox

Subdivision: Weaverridge

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 5

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Crawl Space, Full, Unfinished
  • Roofing Information

    Shingle
  • Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Ceiling Fan(s), Storage Roof: Shingle Appliances: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Range, Refrigerator Window Features: Blinds
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), None

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1890 Building Area Total: 2444 Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened Private Pool: No Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 99 x 165 Lot Description: Level

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Unknown Source Property Type: Residential MLS Area Minor: Galesburg Southeast Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 136

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $175000 Original Price: $225000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 99-14-282-005 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $2464.94 Tax Legal Desc: GRUBB S LOMBARD UNIV ADDN LOT 21

  • Parking Information

    Detached, On Street

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2
    Homeowners Association Information
    Has Association: Yes

  • School Information

    Elementary School:
    Junior High School:
    Senior High School: Galesburg
  • Location Information

    Direction: From Main St turn South onto Farnham St. Turn right onto Knox St. The house is on the right-hand side. WaterSource: Public
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1639 Meadow Lark Drive, Galesburg, IL, 61401 $220,000 4 2 2,384 2,384 SqFt
568 Knox Hwy 26, Galesburg, IL, 61401 $265,000 3 2 1,897 1,897 SqFt

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 07/18/2026 @ 02:43. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

ByOwner last updated this listing 07/18/2026 @ 02:43

MLS: CA1039961 LISTED BY: Laura Litton, Platinum Key Real Estate, LLC 309-343-1186 SOURCE: RMLS Alliance

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