Loved by the same owner for 60 years, this 3 bedroom (3rd bedroom is nonconforming), 1.5 bath home is ready and waiting for you to transform it into your own! Find 1.5 stories full of character including hardwood floors, arched doorways, and detailed woodwork including crown molding with bullseye corner blocks. Featuring a spacious living room flooded with lots of natural light, a convenient eat-in kitchen with ample oak cabinetry, a main floor bedroom with a good-sized closet, and a full bathroom complete with updated walk-in shower & stylish barndoor. Upstairs, find two additional bedrooms and a versatile bonus room that could serve as a home office, walk-in closet, or whatever best fits your needs. Noteworthy updates include furnace, central air, updated electrical, and some newer windows. Placed on a nice sized lot with a covered patio, charming brick sidewalk leading to the detached 2-car garage, plenty of space for gardening in the warmer months, and a relaxing side porch. Make your appointment today!
Sold for $60,000
$60,000
1526 E Brooks St, Galesburg, IL 61401
3beds
940sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1895
0.25 Acres Lot
$65,800 Zestimate®
$64/sqft
$1,148 Estimated rent
Home value
$65,800
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Versatile bonus roomStylish barndoorCharming brick sidewalkCrown moldingCovered patioNatural lightEat-in kitchen
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Listed by:
Sara E Varner Office:309-343-1186,
Platinum Key Real Estate, LLC
Bought with:
Loren M Follmer, 475183542
CENTURY 21 Tucker Swanson
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1033247
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 3in x 8ft 3in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 10ft 8in x 9ft 1in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 9ft 5in x 7ft 1in
Other
- Area: 0
Additional room
- Description: Bonus room
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11ft 8in x 6ft 6in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 3in x 8ft 9in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 22ft 11in x 11ft 6in
Main level
- Area: 748
Upper level
- Area: 192
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 940
- Total interior livable area: 940 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 66 x 165
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 9914283002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Not Available
Location
- Region: Galesburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $64/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $59,880
- Annual tax amount: $767
- Date on market: 11/21/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 83 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/21/2025 | Sold | $60,000-14.2%$64/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1033247 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2025 | Contingent | $69,900$74/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1033247 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $69,900$74/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1033247 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $831 +8.4% | $19,960 +3.3% |
| 2023 | $767 +32.9% | $19,330 +13.1% |
| 2022 | $577 +23.6% | $17,090 +6% |
| 2021 | $467 -1.6% | $16,120 |
| 2020 | $475 -0.8% | $16,120 +2% |
| 2019 | $479 +0.3% | $15,800 |
| 2018 | $477 -5.3% | $15,800 +3% |
| 2017 | $503 | $15,340 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $503 | $15,110 -1% |
| 2013 | $503 | $15,270 |
| 2012 | -- | $15,270 -2.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $15,670 -1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $15,910 +3% |
| 2009 | -- | $15,450 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $15,000 |
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Neighborhood: 61401
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lombard Middle SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Churchill Jr High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 1/10Galesburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 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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