417 Franklin St, Galena, IL 61036

Welcome to 417 Franklin Street. Looking for a well-preserved historic brick home in Galena, then look no more. Just a couple of blocks from downtown restaurants, bars, shopping and activities. This charming three-bedroom metal-roofed brick home with off street parking is perfect for full-time living or as a second vacation/getaway home. This home has been carefully maintained over time and many of the original appointments are still intact, including the metal roof, front door, large front picture window, and windows throughout the house that have been recently resealed and re-painted. Gleaming original fir wood floors (refinished in 2021) and trim are in the recently painted spacious living and dining room. Beautiful original cozy fireplace in the dining room. The totally new gutted and remodeled Kitchen (2021) with all new flooring, quartz countertops, cabinets, stainless steel appliances, stainless steel sink & faucet, stack washer & dryer. There is a main level tiled powder room, open coat area, spacious living & dining rooms with original fir wood floors. Ascend to the upstairs with three bedrooms with traditional or barnwood closets and new combination ceiling fans w/light fixtures. The Master bedroom has a walk-in closet while the bathroom has a tiled floor and a claw foot tub with shower. The two-guest bedrooms offer plenty of space for a relaxing night's sleep. The two beds, living room couch and glider chair are in included with the home. Also, in 2021 new HVAC (furnace & central air) equipment along with a new tankless water heater. The previous owner had the electric updated to 200 amp. You can access the basement/cellar from the front porch, you'll find limestone walls & concrete floors and some storage space. Outside, enjoy the lovely wood front porch, a 14 x 10 storage shed surrounded by a six-foot limestone wall, plus a 2017 Hulscher cedar fenced-in yard with a brick patio made from Galena Main Street bricks, perfect for entertaining and/or dogs and for warm weather relaxing. Short distance up the hill to the limestone bluff to enjoy your own backyard gardens. The concrete drive and limestone wall complete this vintage Galena home.