Searching for the perfect project with massive potential? This spacious townhome has been thoughtfully gutted and is ready for your personal touch! Imagine restoring stunning original woodwork, bringing historic wood-burning fireplaces back to life, and creating your dream home with 4 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and over 2,700 sq ft of finished living space. Recent upgrades include upper roof replaced in 2020, lower roof updated in 2025 & brand-new electrical throughout interior of home (Service needs brought in). Nestled in an unbeatable location — steps from charming downtown Galena's shops, restaurants, and historic charm! This is your rare chance to own a piece of Galena history and build equity with your vision. Don't let this one slip away.
Sold for $95,000
$95,000
606 S Bench St, Galena, IL 61036
4beds
2,747sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
3,049.2 Square Feet Lot
$97,200 Zestimate®
$35/sqft
$1,665 Estimated rent
Home value
$97,200
Estimated sales range
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Stunning original woodworkHistoric wood-burning fireplacesSpacious townhome
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Listed by:
RYAN ANGLESE 563-564-9533,
Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors
Bought with:
NON-NWIAR Member
Northwest Illinois Alliance Of Realtors®
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202600182
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 264
- Dimensions: 16 x 16.5
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 322
- Dimensions: 14 x 23
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 256
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Heating
- Natural Gas, Heat Pump
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: None, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Full Exposure
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,747
- Total interior livable area: 2,747 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,747
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 3,049 sqft
- Features: Full Exposure, City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 2210000500
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Galena
- Subdivision: IL
Other
Other facts
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Sold | $95,000-26.9%$35/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202600182 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2026 | Pending sale | $130,000$47/sqft |
Source:  East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #153721 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $130,000$47/sqft |
Source: East Central Iowa AOR as distributed by MLS GRID #153721 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,961 -22.5% | $25,429 -20.8% |
| 2023 | $2,529 +11.9% | $32,112 +18.5% |
| 2022 | $2,261 +5.6% | $27,097 +8.5% |
| 2021 | $2,142 +4.6% | $24,963 +7.7% |
| 2020 | $2,047 -0.3% | $23,176 -0.9% |
| 2019 | $2,053 -0.5% | $23,397 -2.8% |
| 2018 | $2,063 | $24,073 +2.6% |
| 2017 | $2,063 +4.4% | $23,472 |
| 2016 | $1,976 +2.2% | $23,472 -0.1% |
| 2015 | $1,933 -0.6% | $23,484 |
| 2014 | $1,945 +10.6% | $23,484 |
| 2013 | $1,759 | $23,484 -14.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $27,396 +2.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $26,754 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Jo Daviess County
- Galena
- 61036
- 606 S Bench St
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