Historic 1878 Estate on Half a Block! This magnificent 4 or 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home, perfectly blends 19th-century elegance with 21st-century luxury. Inside, you are greeted by magnificent wood flooring throughout, high ceilings on both the first and second floors, beautiful wood banisters original to the home, a wonderful front porch and two side decks ready to host parties, and two separate staircases leading upstairs. The living room showcases incredible character with its beautiful, original wooden ceiling medallions dating back to when the house was built along with magnificent crown molding and a huge space for everyday living and gathering with friends and family. The layout is optimized for modern living with top-floor laundry and a pristine, dry basement ready to be finished into extra rooms. Peace of mind comes standard here, featuring a roof in great condition (replaced within the last 10 years), and updated electrical boxes alongside meticulously maintained systems.
The crown jewel of the interior is the grand, newly renovated bathroom, featuring a large soaking tub, custom shower, and heated floors across both the wet and dry sides,
Premium upgrades include:
Paid-in-Full Solar: Installed just 2 years ago, slashing electric costs (transfers entirely to buyer).
Advanced HVAC: New 2-stage central A/C with a heat pump for customized zoning on each floor, plus a newer high-efficiency boiler system for cozy winter warmth.
New electrical and plumbing.
Tankless water heater.
Water filtration system.
A Paradise for Families & Pets:
Set on a massive lot spanning half a city block, the sprawling exterior offers a safe spot for children to explore and play freely, with more than enough room for a large play area or a future pool or additional patio space. Your furry family members will love it too, thanks to an invisible dog fence with a specialized, automated dog door leading directly to their own dedicated basement space.
Parking and storage are unmatched with a 2-stall garage, a unique historic carriage house, an additional car-sized storage shed, and a massive, sweeping driveway completely hidden away for ultimate privacy.
Don’t miss this opportunity to own a part of history with many great updates. Reach out to the owners today to get a private showing before it is too late! This one won’t last long! For sale by owners and owners willing to negotiate.
Sold for $360,000
$360,000
16 NW 3rd St, Galva, IL 61434
5beds
3,004sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1878
0.93 Acres Lot
$336,500 Zestimate®
$120/sqft
$2,080 Estimated rent
Home value
$336,500
$313,000 - $357,000
$2,080/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$2,080/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$2,080/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$2,734/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$2,734/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Magnificent crown moldingTop-floor laundryUnique historic carriage houseWonderful front porchGrand newly renovated bathroomAdditional car-sized storage shedMagnificent wood flooring throughout
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- Central, Solar
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,004 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Lot
- Size: 0.93 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2428436008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Masonry
Condition
- Year built: 1878
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Galva
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $120/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $138,903
- Annual tax amount: $3,991
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Sold | $360,000-4%$120/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $375,000$125/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $375,000+173.7%$125/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2021 | Sold | $137,000$46/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,991 -26.7% | $46,301 -23.1% |
| 2023 | $5,443 +11.1% | $60,171 +12% |
| 2022 | $4,898 +29.8% | $53,724 +14.5% |
| 2021 | $3,773 -1.8% | $46,921 -3.1% |
| 2020 | $3,842 -6.7% | $48,422 -5% |
| 2019 | $4,119 +3.3% | $50,971 +3% |
| 2018 | $3,990 +1.7% | $49,487 +2.7% |
| 2017 | $3,921 +0.6% | $48,186 +0.5% |
| 2016 | $3,896 -2% | $47,946 |
| 2015 | $3,976 | $47,946 -1% |
| 2013 | $3,976 -7.2% | $48,430 +1.9% |
| 2007 | $4,283 +13.3% | $47,532 -2% |
| 2006 | $3,780 | $48,502 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 61434
Nearby homes
- $69,5003 bd1 ba1.1k sqft312 N Center Ave, Galva, IL 61434Off Market

- $245,0004 bd2 ba2.4k sqft26 NW 3rd St, Galva, IL 61434Sold

- $4,809-- bd-- ba-- sqft15 NW 3rd St, Galva, IL 61434Off Market
- $61,9003 bd-- ba1.1k sqft23 NW 3rd St, Galva, IL 61434Off Market
- $94,9004 bd-- ba816 sqft214 N Center Ave, Galva, IL 61434Off Market
- $6,702-- bd-- ba-- sqft311 N Center St, Galva, IL 61434Off Market
- $58,1002 bd1 ba1.1k sqft12 NE 3rd St, Galva, IL 61434Off Market
- $79,5002 bd-- ba988 sqft315 N Center Ave, Galva, IL 61434Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Galva Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Galva Jr-Sr High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
- Illinois
- Henry County
- Galva
- 61434
- 16 NW 3rd St