Escape to the river with this charming 1-bedroom cabin nestled along the Mississippi River on Corps of Engineers land. Enjoy stunning waterfront views from the open-concept living room and kitchen, featuring a sleek high-top counter perfect for morning coffee or breakfast while overlooking the river. The full bath includes a walk-in shower and direct access to the deck for easy outdoor living. Outside, you’ll find an 8x10 finished shed with a window A/C unit, ideal for extra relaxation space or storage, along with a firepit to enjoy evenings by the water. The property offers incredible wildlife viewing with eagles, geese, beavers, and excellent fishing right out your back door. A private dock provides easy access for kayaking, canoeing, or taking a flat-bottom boat out onto the Mississippi or nearby backwaters. River levels are based off the Bellevue Pool. Numerous updates have already been completed, including some siding replacement, fresh exterior paint on both the cabin and shed, deck repairs, updated furnace, LP tank, water heater, well pump, and newer flooring. A perfect river retreat ready to enjoy with furnishings included. Also, a great Winter Getaway located near Chestnut Mountain Resort for skiiing, swimming, & more. Core of Engineer Lease is $1,960/yr
Pending
$79,900
2122 S River Rd, Galena, IL 61036
1beds
480sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
435 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stunning waterfront viewsDeck repairsNewer flooringSleek high-top counter
- 33 days |
- 907 |
- 44 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Angela Stodden 815-541-5482,
Keller Williams Realty Signature
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202602887
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 133.68
- Dimensions: 12.83 x 10.42
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 480
- Total interior livable area: 480 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 480
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: River
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River
Lot
- Size: 435 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1400005410
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding, Wood
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Galena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $843
- Price range: $79.9K - $79.9K
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 32 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$774/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Pending sale | $79,900$166/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202602887 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $79,900+14.3%$166/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202602887 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Local MLS Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2021 | Price change | $69,900-6.7%$146/sqft |
Source: Local MLS #20210040 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2021 | Price change | $74,900+7.2%$156/sqft |
Source: RANWIL #170980 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2021 | Listed for sale | $69,900$146/sqft |
Source: JIM SULLIVAN REALTY #20210040 Report a problem | ||
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61036
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Galena Elementary and Middle SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 6.2 mi
- 4/10Galena High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Galena
- Middle: Galena
- High: Galena
- District: Galena
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- Illinois
- Jo Daviess County
- Galena
- 61036
- 2122 S River Rd
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