This is a two story, three bedroom, 1-1/2 bath single family residence located in the historic district of Galena. Recent renovations include an updated kitchen, bathrooms, recently installed boiler system, hardwood floors in the kitchen, half bath, and living room, carpeted stairway, and carpeted three bedrooms on the second floor. The home includes a laundry room on the first floor with washer and dryer hookups. It is internet and cable ready, comes partly furnished, and is move in ready. The home sits on a quiet residential street, a few minutes' walk to downtown Galena, restaurants, the Galena public library, canoeing facilities on the Galena River, and is a short drive to shopping, schools, art galleries, and entertainment. The residence includes a one-car garage and private driveway accessed directly from Gear Street. The substantial lot includes easy level street access and a back hill privacy, quiet, and lovely natural setting. The house was built by Galena Alderman Zephaniah Bell in 1847 and boasts an historic plaque in front of the home from the Galena Living History Alliance. This home sits in an ideal central, yet quiet, location and is perfect as a permanent residence or second home in a vibrant, historic town.
For sale
$145,000
314 Gear St, Galena, IL 61036
3beds
950sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1847
0.57 Acres Lot
$142,600 Zestimate®
$153/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Partly furnishedQuiet residential streetThree bedroomUpdated kitchenCarpeted stairwayTwo storyInternet and cable ready
- 13 days |
- 1,477 |
- 67 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
James Pahnke 608-778-5935,
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202603810
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 111.49
- Dimensions: 14.08 x 7.92
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 102.04
- Dimensions: 13.17 x 7.75
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 118.25
- Dimensions: 11 x 10.75
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 253.5
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Heating
- Hot Water/Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 950
- Total interior livable area: 950 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 950
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 2210027200
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1847
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Galena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $153/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $102,477
- Annual tax amount: $2,709
- Price range: $145K - $145K
- Date on market: 6/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Hard Surface Road
Estimated market value
$142,600
$135,000 - $150,000
$1,223/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $145,000-9.4%$153/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Listing removed | $160,000$168/sqft |
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| 9/27/2025 | Price change | $160,000-8.6%$168/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000$184/sqft |
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| 6/8/2025 | Pending sale | $175,000$184/sqft |
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| 6/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000+55.6%$184/sqft |
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| 7/18/2017 | Listing removed | $112,500$118/sqft |
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| 7/7/2017 | Pending sale | $112,500$118/sqft |
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| 9/16/2016 | Price change | $112,500-2.2%$118/sqft |
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| 7/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $115,000$121/sqft |
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| 5/31/2013 | Listing removed | $115,000$121/sqft |
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| 9/29/2012 | Price change | $115,000+16.2%$121/sqft |
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| 6/24/2012 | Price change | $99,000+11.2%$104/sqft |
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| 3/20/2012 | Price change | $89,000-10.1%$94/sqft |
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| 12/1/2011 | Price change | $99,000-5.7%$104/sqft |
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| 9/7/2011 | Price change | $105,000-11%$111/sqft |
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| 8/30/2011 | Listed for sale | $118,000+34.1%$124/sqft |
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| 9/15/2006 | Sold | $88,000$93/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,634 +7.2% | $34,159 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $2,456 +11.9% | $31,186 +18.5% |
| 2022 | $2,196 +5.6% | $26,315 +8.6% |
| 2021 | $2,080 +4.6% | $24,242 +7.7% |
| 2020 | $1,988 -2% | $22,507 -2.7% |
| 2019 | $2,029 -0.5% | $23,124 -2.8% |
| 2018 | $2,039 | $23,792 +2.6% |
| 2017 | $2,039 +4.4% | $23,198 |
| 2016 | $1,953 +2.2% | $23,198 -21.4% |
| 2015 | $1,911 -21.8% | $29,511 |
| 2014 | $2,444 +10.6% | $29,511 |
| 2013 | $2,211 | $29,511 -4.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $30,986 +2.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $30,260 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61036
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Galena Elementary and Middle SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 4/10Galena High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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
- 314 Gear St