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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Listed by:
Peter Brennan815-238-2878,
Coldwell Banker Network Realty
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202600715
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
Zestimate®
$404,600
Estimated sales range
$384,000 - $425,000
Rent Zestimate®
$2,102/mo
Price history
Date
Event
Price
7/11/2026
Price change
$421,500-1.7%$206/sqft
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2/12/2026
Listed for sale
$429,000+10.6%$209/sqft
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5/26/2023
Sold
$388,000+2.4%$189/sqft
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4/23/2023
Pending sale
$379,000$185/sqft
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4/15/2023
Listed for sale
$379,000+45.8%$185/sqft
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10/25/2021
Sold
$259,900$127/sqft
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202105617Report a problem
9/3/2021
Pending sale
$259,900$127/sqft
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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included
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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.