This charming turn-key cottage is located just a short walk from historic downtown Galena. This open-concept studio home features 9-ft ceilings, updated finishes, and a peaceful backyard that backs up to a local sculpture park, making it ideal for a primary residence, weekend getaway, or relaxing retreat.
Updates include refinished original hardwood floors throughout, new appliances, custom Amish-made kitchen cabinets, and much more.
For sale by owner
$147,000
512 Gear St, Galena, IL 61036
1beds
720sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1950
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$180,300 Zestimate®
$204/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open-concept studio homeUpdated finishesCustom amish-made kitchen cabinetsPeaceful backyardNew appliances
What the owner loves about this home
This home is the ultimate hidden gem—a quiet sanctuary that’s just a short walk from the heart of downtown Galena. It truly feels like a breath of fresh air.
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Listed by:
Property Owner (262) 689-1901
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Metal
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2210074100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Galena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $204/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $87,825
- Annual tax amount: $806
- Date on market: 7/6/2026
Estimated market value
$180,300
$142,000 - $218,000
$1,811/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $147,000+69.9%$204/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2008 | Sold | $86,500$120/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $806 -2.1% | $29,275 -1.5% |
| 2023 | $823 -5.6% | $29,721 +18.5% |
| 2022 | $872 -2.7% | $25,079 +8.5% |
| 2021 | $897 -2.9% | $23,104 +7.7% |
| 2020 | $923 -29.8% | $21,450 -17.5% |
| 2019 | $1,314 +2.4% | $25,997 -2.8% |
| 2018 | $1,283 | $26,748 +2.6% |
| 2017 | $1,283 +1.8% | $26,080 |
| 2016 | $1,261 +2.2% | $26,080 +0.4% |
| 2015 | $1,234 -0.6% | $25,976 |
| 2014 | $1,240 +3.6% | $25,976 |
| 2013 | $1,197 | $25,976 -11.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $29,401 +2.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $28,712 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61036
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Galena Elementary and Middle SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Galena High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
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- Illinois
- Jo Daviess County
- Galena
- 61036
- 512 Gear St
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