Enjoy a cool spring evening on the front porch of this charming 2 bed, 2 bath home with classic built-ins and a cozy fireplace. Thoughtfully updated in 2025 with new flooring, light fixtures, a remodeled upstairs bath, fresh paint inside and out, and a refreshed front porch. Major updates include roof (house 2017, garage 2025), water heater (2025), and replacement windows (2017). Move-in ready with timeless character and modern comfort.
Sold for $85,000
$85,000
1497 E Losey St, Galesburg, IL 61401
2beds
1,388sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1900
0.26 Acres Lot
$89,200 Zestimate®
$61/sqft
$1,049 Estimated rent
Home value
$89,200
$60,000 - $133,000
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Cozy fireplaceClassic built-insFront porchRefreshed front porchReplacement windowsNew flooringLight fixtures
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Listed by:
Melissa Miner 309-368-1409,
Western Illinois Realty LLC
Bought with:
Nancy Brown, 475200071
Jim Maloof Realty, Inc.
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1038440
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11ft 0in x 14ft 0in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12ft 0in x 13ft 0in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11ft 0in x 12ft 0in
Main level
- Area: 694
Upper level
- Area: 694
Heating
- Forced Air
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,388
- Total interior livable area: 1,388 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 198 x 58.2
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 9911277025
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Galesburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $61/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $64,830
- Annual tax amount: $2,005
- Date on market: 8/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2025 | Sold | $85,000-5.5%$61/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1038440 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2025 | Contingent | $89,900$65/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1038440 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $89,900-10.1%$65/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1038440 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $99,999+81.8%$72/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1038440 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2019 | Listing removed | $55,000$40/sqft |
Source: Western Illinois Realty #CA192450 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2019 | Price change | $55,000-3.5%$40/sqft |
Source: Western Illinois Realty #CA192450 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2019 | Price change | $57,000-4.8%$41/sqft |
Source: Western Illinois Realty #CA192450 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2019 | Price change | $59,900-7.7%$43/sqft |
Source: Western Illinois Realty #CA192450 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2019 | Price change | $64,900-4.4%$47/sqft |
Source: Western Illinois Realty #CA192450 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2019 | Listed for sale | $67,900+30.6%$49/sqft |
Source: Western Illinois Realty #CA192450 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2017 | Sold | $52,000-5.3%$37/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA173300 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2017 | Pending sale | $54,900$40/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Preferred Properties #173300 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2017 | Price change | $54,900-7.7%$40/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Preferred Properties #173300 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2017 | Listed for sale | $59,500-12.4%$43/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Preferred Properties #173300 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2011 | Listing removed | $67,900$49/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX PREFERRED PROPERTIES #10-525 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2011 | Listed for sale | $67,900$49/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX PREFERRED PROPERTIES #10-525 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,005 +0.9% | $21,610 +3.2% |
| 2023 | $1,986 +8.6% | $20,930 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $1,828 +3.2% | $19,290 +6% |
| 2021 | $1,771 -1.6% | $18,200 |
| 2020 | $1,800 +52.4% | $18,200 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,181 +1.8% | $17,850 +1% |
| 2018 | $1,160 +69.8% | $17,680 +29% |
| 2017 | $684 | $13,710 +1.6% |
| 2015 | $684 | $13,500 -1% |
| 2013 | $684 | $13,630 |
| 2012 | -- | $13,630 -0.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $13,700 -1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $13,910 |
| 2009 | -- | $13,910 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $13,510 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61401
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lombard Middle SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Churchill Jr High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 1/10Galesburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Galesburg
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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