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  • Price cut: $7.5K (7/11)
    $421,500

    2 Briarwood Trl, Galena, IL 61036

    3beds
    2,048sqft
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    $3,116/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1991
    1.61 Acres Lot
    $404,600 Zestimate®
    $206/sqft
    $234/mo HOA

    What's special

    New lower-level carpetingHot tubFire ring pitKitchen with breakfast barFamily room furnishingsDining areaWooded bliss
    This comfortable floor plan features a bedroom & bathroom on each of its levels with a Jo Daviess County Guest Accommodation License (JDCGAL) for Short Term Rental (STR - sleeps 8) and offers an open living room, dining area, kitchen with breakfast bar and a double-sided wood burning fireplace visible from all three areas. The main floor also features a bedroom, bathroom, screened in porch and deck overlooking the abundant hardwood trees and adjacent lot included in this wonderful getaway home with an STR. The upper level features a guest bedroom, guest bathroom, and a unique sleeping loft with home office capability (natural gas are available in area but not presently hooked up to home). The lower level has an additional guest bedroom, guest bathroom and generous family area for games (foosball anyone) or relaxation. The family room leads to a lower outdoor patio and wooded bliss. The yard offers a nice play area great for playing catch, frisbee, horseshoes or outdoor games complete with a hot tub and fire ring pit. This turnkey home is being sold furnished with just a few personal items excluded. Upgrades 2021-2023 include new lower-level carpeting, family room furnishings, water softener, all 6 windows in the living room replaced & dining area sliding doors. Please see the attached list of recent upgrades in from late 2023 to late 2025 in the Documents folder. 2 Briarwood Trail is being sold with the adjacent wooded lot (8 Belden School Lane) providing a wonderful woodland buffer for even more peace & privacy. The home is centrally located in The Galena Territory just under 2 miles from the main entrance with Highlands Restaurant, Country Store and The General Golf Course. Or, in the other direction, just a little over a mile to the Owners Club with indoor/outdoor pools, sports courts, fitness center, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, business center, 24/7 Security and much much more. For the outdoor enthusiasts the Galena Territory also offers, Lake Galena with trophy fishing, Shenandoah Horseback Riding Center, miles & miles of nature trails and some paved asphalt trails too. The annual dues, real estate taxes and acreage size reflect both properties. Currently renting through Vacation Rentals of Galena by A Great Escape & VRBO. Per Seller: Impressive revenues & occupancy with excellent guest reviews. SkeeBall not included, but negotiable. Here's your chance to own a great getaway home with a profitable short-term rental license and the enjoyment of all the amenities The Galena Territory has to offer. Owners Club, fitness center, indoor & outdoor pools, all sorts of sports courts (including pickleball), Lake Galena it's Marina and Lakeside Pavilion, Shenandoah Riding Center, Nature Trails, 24/7 Security and much more!
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Peter Brennan 815-238-2878,

    Coldwell Banker Network Realty

    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202600715MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 150
      • Dimensions: 15 x 10
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 136
      • Dimensions: 12 x 11.33
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 165.54
      • Dimensions: 14.5 x 11.42
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 117.5
      • Dimensions: 11.75 x 10
      Family room
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 397.5
      • Dimensions: 26.5 x 15
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 122.1
      • Dimensions: 11 x 11.1
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 217.78
      • Dimensions: 16.33 x 13.33
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Propane
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, LP Gas Tank, LP Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • L.L. Finished Space, Book Cases Built In
      • Windows: Window Treatments
      • Basement: Full,Full Exposure
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,048
      • Total interior livable area: 2,048 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,398
      • Finished area below ground: 650

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Asphalt
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Screened
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Private
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Country
      Lot
      • Size: 1.61 Acres
      • Features: Wooded
      Details
      • Additional parcels included: 0810308900
      • Parcel number: 0810308800

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Siding, Wood
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1991
      Details
      • Warranty included: Yes

      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: $2,808 annually
      Location
      • Region: Galena

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $206/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $282,759
      • Annual tax amount: $5,289
      • Price range: $421.5K - $421.5K
      • Date on market: 2/12/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 174 days
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Road surface type: Hard Surface Road

        Estimated market value

        $404,600

        $384,000 - $425,000

        $2,102/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/11/2026Price change$421,500-1.7%$206/sqft
        Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600715 Report a problem
        2/12/2026Listed for sale$429,000+10.6%$209/sqft
        Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600715 Report a problem
        5/26/2023Sold$388,000+2.4%$189/sqft
        Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301776 Report a problem
        4/23/2023Pending sale$379,000$185/sqft
        Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301776 Report a problem
        4/15/2023Listed for sale$379,000+45.8%$185/sqft
        Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202301776 Report a problem
        10/25/2021Sold$259,900$127/sqft
        Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202105617 Report a problem
        9/3/2021Pending sale$259,900$127/sqft
        Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202105617 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$4,812 +4.9%$94,253 +14.4%
        2023$4,586 +15.2%$82,374 +34%
        2022$3,982 +5.2%$61,473 +7.8%
        2021$3,785 -0.8%$57,009 +1.7%
        2020$3,815 +2%$56,041 +1.7%
        2019$3,740 +1.5%$55,105 -1.2%
        2018$3,686 $55,780
        2017$3,686 +1.7%$55,780 -0.2%
        2016$3,623 +1.7%$55,908
        2015$3,563 +0.5%$55,908 -6.2%
        2014$3,544 +8.7%$59,620 -2.3%
        2013$3,261 $60,997 -10.6%
        2010-- $68,207 -6%
        2009-- $72,561
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 61036

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        1 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • 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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