Nestled on a gorgeous corner lot in one of the area’s most desirable locations, this solid brick ranch offers timeless quality, abundant space, and the opportunity to create the home of your dreams. Enjoy peekaboo views of Lake Story from the backyard and relax on either the charming covered front porch overlooking the park-like yard or the spacious covered rear porch perfect for entertaining and enjoying the outdoors. Inside, you’ll find a generously sized living room, three comfortable bedrooms, and a partially finished basement offering additional living and recreation space. The home’s sturdy brick exterior and newer roof provide peace of mind, while the well-maintained structure serves as the perfect canvas for modern updates and personal touches. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and entertainers will appreciate the detached two-car garage plus an additional one-car garage that offers endless possibilities for storage, a workshop, craft space, or even a future entertaining area. If you’ve been searching for a home in a sought-after location with great bones, beautiful outdoor spaces, and the chance to build instant equity through cosmetic updates, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. This property combines location, quality construction, and untapped potential—an ideal investment for buyers looking to make a home truly their own
For sale
$245,000
1797 S Lake Storey Rd, Galesburg, IL 61401
3beds
2,448sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1957
-- sqft lot
$237,700 Zestimate®
$100/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solid brick ranchSturdy brick exteriorThree comfortable bedroomsCorner lotBeautiful outdoor spacesNewer roof
- 21 days |
- 1,606 |
- 39 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rhianna Hess charteroakhomes@gmail.com,
Charter Oak Realty
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: PA1267394
Originating MLS: Peoria Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Peoria Area Association of Realtors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15ft 0in x 10ft 0in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 0in x 11ft 0in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 0in x 11ft 5in
Other
- Area: 800
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16ft 0in x 10ft 0in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 32ft 0in x 16ft 0in
Main level
- Area: 1648
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,648
- Total interior livable area: 2,448 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 0
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Dimensions: 197.84 x 135 x 195 x 130
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 9533151013
- Zoning description: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lake Storey
Location
- Region: Galesburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $100/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $258,210
- Annual tax amount: $7,425
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$237,700
$226,000 - $250,000
$1,684/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000$100/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #PA1267394 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,965 +1.8% | $86,070 +3.3% |
| 2023 | $6,842 +60.5% | $83,330 +48.9% |
| 2022 | $4,262 +4.8% | $55,970 +6% |
| 2021 | $4,068 -1.6% | $52,800 |
| 2020 | $4,134 +1.7% | $52,800 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,063 +0.3% | $51,760 |
| 2018 | $4,049 +25.2% | $51,760 +3% |
| 2017 | $3,235 | $50,250 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,235 | $49,500 +7.2% |
| 2013 | $3,235 | $46,190 |
| 2012 | -- | $46,190 -0.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $46,440 -1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $47,150 +3% |
| 2009 | -- | $45,780 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $44,440 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61401
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Steele SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 2.7 mi
- 4/10Churchill Jr High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 1/10Galesburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 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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- Illinois
- Knox County
- Galesburg
- 61401
- 1797 S Lake Storey Rd
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