Former bar operation and real estate includes sizeable building consisting of past bar which has been removed that included seating area, gaming area, restrooms, small kitchen setup, and outside beer garden. The bar area has been gutted and is now a blank canvas conducive to many uses or open to what one can imagine. Grease trap still in place. Supplemental income included with 2-apartments. 5,100 +/- Square feet of usable area. Site is zoned M-1 Light Industrial. Excellent location to downtown Galesburg and south side of town.
Sold for $75,000
$75,000
497 E Berrien St, Galesburg, IL 61401
2beds
2baths
5,100sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1896
-- sqft lot
$79,500 Zestimate®
$15/sqft
$887 Estimated rent
Home value
$79,500
$48,000 - $132,000
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Outside beer gardenBlank canvasSeating areaSmall kitchen setupGaming area
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Listed by:
Thomas L Knapp Offc:309-344-5444,
RE/MAX Preferred Properties
Bought with:
Kimberly Arnold, 475195903
Platinum Key Real Estate, LLC
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1037783
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,100
- Total interior livable area: 5,100 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 124 x 132
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 9914152009
- Zoning description: M-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1896
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Original Town Lots
Location
- Region: Galesburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $15/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $82,020
- Annual tax amount: $2,512
- Date on market: 7/12/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2025 | Sold | $75,000+7.3%$15/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1037783 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $69,900$14/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1037783 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2025 | Pending sale | $69,900$14/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1037783 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $69,900-44.1%$14/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1037783 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2018 | Listing removed | $125,000$25/sqft |
Source: Mel Foster Co. Galesburg #181410 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2018 | Listed for sale | $125,000+1150%$25/sqft |
Source: Mel Foster Co. Galesburg #181410 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2010 | Sold | $10,000-86.7%$2/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2008 | Sold | $75,000$15/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,537 +0.9% | $27,340 +3.3% |
| 2023 | $2,513 +0.2% | $26,470 |
| 2022 | $2,509 +3.2% | $26,470 +6% |
| 2021 | $2,430 -1.6% | $24,970 |
| 2020 | $2,470 -0.8% | $24,970 |
| 2019 | $2,489 +3.3% | $24,970 +3% |
| 2018 | $2,409 +11.9% | $24,250 |
| 2017 | $2,153 | $24,250 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,153 | $23,890 -1% |
| 2013 | $2,153 | $24,130 |
| 2012 | -- | $24,130 -0.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $24,260 -1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $24,630 |
| 2009 | -- | $24,630 +40.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $17,480 |
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Neighborhood: 61401
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lombard Middle SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Churchill Jr High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 1/10Galesburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Galesburg
- Middle: Lombard
- High: Galesburg
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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