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  • Price cut: $15.9K (6/25)
    $399,000

    42 Shorewood Dr, Galena, IL 61036

    4beds
    3,474sqft
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    $2,820/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1997
    0.69 Acres Lot
    $383,000 Zestimate®
    $115/sqft
    $117/mo HOA

    What's special

    Additional comfortable guest bedroomOversized pantryAbundant cabinetryEat-at breakfast barSoaring wood-clad cathedral ceilingsWooded privacyLight-filled main level
    Spacious and beautifully updated 4 bed, 3.5 bath Galena Territory retreat nestled among the trees near the end of Shorewood Drive, offering a peaceful setting with seasonal glimpses of Lake Galena, wooded privacy, and picturesque natural surroundings, featuring a light-filled main level with an inviting living room highlighted by soaring wood-clad cathedral ceilings, expansive windows that frame the scenic backdrop, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace with an ornate mantel, flowing seamlessly into an open dining area with ample space for gatherings and direct access to a large screened porch and expansive rear deck perfect for enjoying the tranquil setting and seasonal lake views, alongside a well-appointed kitchen with quartz countertops, eat-at breakfast bar, abundant cabinetry, and oversized pantry, plus a conveniently located powder room, while the spacious main level primary suite offers comfort and privacy with an updated bath featuring a quartz-topped vanity, whirlpool tub, and separate shower, the upper level hosts a lofted landing overlooking the living area below that leads to two generously sized guest bedrooms each with bonus alcove space ideal for a desk or sitting area and a nicely finished full bath with additional quartz surfaces, and the finished walk-out lower level is designed for relaxation and entertaining with a large rec room with wet bar that opens to an equally spacious family room with direct access to the outdoors, along with an additional comfortable guest bedroom, full bath, laundry area, and utility space, while outdoor living can be enjoyed from multiple vantage points including the rear deck, screened porch, or welcoming front concrete patio accessed via stairs from the parking area, and numerous updates enhance the home’s appeal including new flooring throughout most of the home, quartz countertops and updated fixtures in the kitchen and baths (2022), recessed LED lighting in the lower level (2022), freshly painted interior walls and ceilings, replacement of front, side, and furnace room doors (2022), plus an updated furnace and water heater (2018) and newer shingles and gutters (2016), and offered sold furnished with some exclusions via separate bill of sale, this turnkey property is ideal as a full-time residence or vacation getaway, all conveniently located near Thunder Bay Falls and just minutes from the Owners’ Club, Lake Galena, scenic trails, and the golf, dining, and spa amenities of Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, delivering the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    DAMON HEIM 815-266-2427,

    Coldwell Banker Network Realty

    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202601752MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 170.08
      • Dimensions: 13.08 x 13
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 160.33
      • Dimensions: 13 x 12.33
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Upper
      • Area: 146.1
      • Dimensions: 13.08 x 11.17
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 248.72
      • Dimensions: 20.17 x 12.33
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Family room
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 282.63
      • Dimensions: 22.17 x 12.75
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 175.5
      • Dimensions: 13.5 x 13
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 378.08
      • Dimensions: 29.08 x 13
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Propane
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, LP Gas Tank Rented, LP Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • L.L. Finished Space, Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Ceiling-Wood Decorative, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Windows: Window Treatments
      • Basement: Basement Entrance,Full,Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,474
      • Total interior livable area: 3,474 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 2,133
      • Finished area below ground: 1,341

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Gravel, None
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Screened
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Bath
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Lake
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Lake
      Lot
      • Size: 0.69 Acres
      • Features: Wooded, Covenants, Restrictions, Subdivided
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0620410000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Cedar
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1997

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: City/Community

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Radon Mitigation Active
      • Subdivision: IL
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • Services included: Pool Access, Water Access, Clubhouse, Trash
      • HOA fee: $1,404 annually
      Location
      • Region: Galena

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $115/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $343,527
      • Annual tax amount: $8,360
      • Price range: $399K - $399K
      • Date on market: 4/1/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 140 days
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Road surface type: Hard Surface Road

        Estimated market value

        $383,000

        $364,000 - $402,000

        $2,611/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/25/2026Price change$399,000-3.8%$115/sqft
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        5/17/2026Price change$414,900-2.4%$119/sqft
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        4/1/2026Listed for sale$424,900-4.5%$122/sqft
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        9/13/2025Listing removed$444,900$128/sqft
        Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202501132 Report a problem
        4/29/2025Price change$444,900-3.1%$128/sqft
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        3/13/2025Listed for sale$459,000+103.1%$132/sqft
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        7/2/2009Sold$226,000$65/sqft
        Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #106647 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$7,917 +19.6%$114,509 +22.6%
        2023$6,618 +9.8%$93,408 +17.3%
        2022$6,026 +6.3%$79,659 +8.1%
        2021$5,669 -1.2%$73,690 +1.5%
        2020$5,739 +0.7%$72,614
        2019$5,698 +2.2%$72,614 -0.1%
        2018$5,576 $72,723
        2017$5,576 +2.1%$72,723 -0.3%
        2016$5,462 +1.6%$72,926
        2015$5,373 -0.2%$72,926 -6.2%
        2014$5,385 -3.4%$77,768 -10.1%
        2013$5,573 $86,535 -7.3%
        2010-- $93,363
        2009-- $93,363
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        Neighborhood: 61036

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        • Elementary: Galena
        • Middle: Galena
        • High: Galena
        • District: Galena

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