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  • Price cut: $30K (7/23)
    $424,500

    1 Belden School Ln, Galena, IL 61036

    3beds
    2,544sqft
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    $3,020/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1978
    0.88 Acres Lot
    $407,000 Zestimate®
    $167/sqft
    $117/mo HOA

    What's special

    Heatilator wood burning fireplaceLarge windowsCozy family roomSpacious walk-in pantryOpen conceptFour-season roomUpdated kitchen
    As you arrive at 1 Belden School Ln, you find yourself in a setting that is arboretum-like offering beautiful mature locust and maple trees that form a canopy and gorgeous landscaping. This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sits on its own .88-acre lot at the edge of green space. Tucked within the incredible setting sits a home offering comfort and warmth. Outside you will find three 50-gallon rain barrels that offer supplemental water for seasonal foliage that reduces the water utility cost. Once inside, you’ll find first-floor living open concept, featuring a large living room/entry way/spacious dining room with vaulted ceilings, that opens into a large, updated kitchen (2014) with high end SS appliances, granite countertops, lots of cupboards and cabinets for storage, a large 7ft island with lots of work surface and additional storage. Off the kitchen is the large laundry room (2014) with extra-large capacity Samsung washer and dryer, large sink, and 2 large closets. There is a spacious walk-in pantry (2014) off the kitchen. The kitchen opens to the four-season room (2014) with large windows looking into the spacious back yard. Moving to the spacious but cozy family room you see vaulted ceilings, Heatilator wood burning fireplace, new carpet (2025) and large windows looking into the back yard. First floor is where you will find the first bedroom and a full updated bathroom (2025) UPPER LEVEL: you find 2 more bedrooms – one with a large walk-in closet and the other bedroom has two closets, one of which is a very large walk in. The 2nd bathroom (updated 2025) is located on the second floor. LOWER LEVEL: is a large finished (2014) rec/workout room with storage closet under the stairs. The basement also includes a storage bonus room. Don’t forget about the attached 2 and half car garage - finished and heated with abundant cabinets and work space, decked out with a 6ft Craftsman work bench in pristine condition for storage of tools. Additional updates are: Hyle HVAC system (2014), gutters (2014) Richmond hot water heater 50 gallons (2025), Lincoln windows throughout the house (2014) new shingles (2014 and 2025) New interior doors (2025) The home is being sold unfurnished; however, furnishings can be easily negotiated on a separate bill of sale at closing. Property is subject to GTA document transfer fee. Ownership in The Galena Territory Association (GTA) includes: Owner’s Club with indoor and outdoor pools, fitness facility, outdoor tennis, pickleball and multi-sport gym and game room. Lake Galena and the Marina Complex, The Shenandoah Riding Center along with the 24-mile trail system and green space provide over 1900 acres of year-round outdoor recreation in addition to 24/7 security patrol. All of this and just a short drive to restaurants, championship golf and spa facilities of Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa on the GTA grounds.
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    Listed by:

    ANDY KLEMMT 815-291-8911,

    Choice Realty

    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202505977MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 176
      • Dimensions: 16 x 11
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 120
      • Dimensions: 12 x 10
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 120
      • Dimensions: 12 x 10
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Family room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 364
      • Dimensions: 28 x 13
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 275
      • Dimensions: 25 x 11
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 585
      • Dimensions: 39 x 15
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Electric Water Heater
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • L.L. Finished Space, Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Granite Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Windows: Window Treatments
      • Basement: Full,Finished,Full Exposure
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fire-Pit/Fireplace
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,544
      • Total interior livable area: 2,544 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,201
      • Finished area below ground: 343

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2.5
      • Parking features: Asphalt, Attached, Garage Door Opener
      • Garage spaces: 2.5
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Patio-Stamp Concrete
      Lot
      • Size: 0.88 Acres
      • Features: Wooded, Covenants, Greenway Access, Restrictions, Subdivided
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0810306500

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1978

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: City/Community

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: IL
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Services included: Pool Access, Water Access, Clubhouse, Trash
      • HOA fee: $1,404 annually
      Location
      • Region: Galena

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $167/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $300,273
      • Annual tax amount: $4,136
      • Price range: $424.5K - $424.5K
      • Date on market: 9/26/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 304 days
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Road surface type: Hard Surface Road

        Estimated market value

        $407,000

        $387,000 - $427,000

        $1,778/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/23/2026Price change$424,500-6.6%$167/sqft
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        6/30/2026Price change$454,500-4.2%$179/sqft
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        11/23/2025Price change$474,500-5%$187/sqft
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        9/26/2025Listed for sale$499,500+239.8%$196/sqft
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        1/6/2006Sold$147,000$58/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$4,549 +6.8%$100,091 +14.4%
        2023$4,258 +21.1%$87,477 +34%
        2022$3,517 +6.9%$65,282 +7.8%
        2021$3,289 -19.7%$60,541 -8.5%
        2020$4,097 +75.6%$66,184 +1.7%
        2019$2,333 +1.2%$65,077 -1.2%
        2018$2,304 $65,874
        2017$2,304 +1.7%$65,874 -0.1%
        2016$2,265 +1.7%$65,955 +65.2%
        2015$2,227 +3.6%$39,932 -6.2%
        2014$2,151 +10.1%$42,582 +0.1%
        2013$1,954 $42,544 -10.5%
        2010-- $47,540 -6%
        2009-- $50,575
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 61036

        Getting around

        2 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        2 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: River Ridge
        • Middle: River Ridge
        • High: River Ridge
        • District: River Ridge

        Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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