228 Cottage Avenue
Galesburg, IL 61401
3
Bed
1
Bath
1,054Sqft
Hey Investors! This fixer-upper is one you may want to add to your portfolio! With a newer roof, siding, and replacement windows, the big ticket items have already been done for you. Being sold AS-IS and with all contents included, this house has one main floor bedroom and two upstairs, plus a nice sized eat-in kitchen. The living and dining rooms boast original hardwood floors and just think of the possibilities for the enclosed front and back porches. Take a look, this just may be the investment property you've been looking for and a project you've been wanting to tackle!
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Features
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 3Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Full, Unfinished -
Roofing Information
Shingle -
Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet Roof: Shingle Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Window Features: Window Treatments, Blinds -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
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Building Information
Year Built: 1888 Building Area Total: 1054 Construction Materials: Block, Vinyl Siding Private Pool: No Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 36 X 119 Lot Description: LevelProperty Information
Subdivision: None Source Property Type: Residential MLS Area Minor: Galesburg Southeast Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: One and One Half Property Age: 138
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $39500
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 99-14-106-015 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $376.1 Tax Legal Desc: PARKER & SWANSONS SD LOTS 1 2 & N PT LOTS 13 & 14 OF S D W 9/10 OF 5 A LOT 12 LOT 22
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Parking Information
Detached, On Street, GravelGarage Information
Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1Homeowners Association InformationHas Association: Yes
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School Information
Elementary School:Junior High School: LombardSenior High School: Galesburg -
Utility Information
Cable Available -
Location Information
Direction: From E. Main St. go south on Allens Ave., then right on Mulberry St, left on Cottage Ave. House will be on the west side of the street. WaterSource: Public
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Nearby Home Value
| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 853 N Cedar Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401 | $27,000 | 2 | 2 | -- | |
| 945 S Chambers Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401 | $99,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,248 | 1,248 SqFt |
| 811 E Knox Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401 | $74,900 | 6 | 2 | 936 | 936 SqFt |
| 192 Potawatomi Road, Galesburg, IL, 61401 | $259,900 | 4 | 3 | 2,413 | 2,413 SqFt |
| 59 N Elm Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401 | $45,000 | 1 | 2 | 1,440 | 1,440 SqFt |
| 15 Chestnut Street, Galesburg, IL, 61401 | $24,900 | 2 | 1 | 1,204 | 1,204 SqFt |
| 1715 Meadow Lark Drive, Galesburg, IL, 61401 | $219,900 | 4 | 2 | 2,124 | 2,124 SqFt |
| 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 |
| 1959 Newcomer Drive, Galesburg, IL, 61401 | $139,900 | 3 | 1 | 1,368 | 1,368 SqFt |
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/15/2026 @ 05:55
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