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  • $455,400

    812 S Bench St, Galena, IL 61036

    5beds
    1,226sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1914
    1.02 Acres Lot
    $455,400 Zestimate®
    $371/sqft
    $1,729 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $455,400

    $419,000 - $496,000

    $1,729/mo

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    What's special

    Location, location, location! Come see this historic brick beauty located just one block from downtown Galena sitting on its own 1.02 acre lot! YouâEUR(tm)ll enjoy seasonal views of the Galena River from the large wrap-around front porch. This meticulously maintained home was once operated as the John Henry Guest House Bed & Breakfast. The stunning home also won a Historic Preservation Award in 1996 and its award-winning features are still in place. As you enter through the lovely swinging beveled glass doors, you will notice the handsome wood floors that run throughout the house. Much of the original woodwork is still in place as are the built-in cupboards with their exquisite leaded glass doors. On the main floor youâEUR(tm)ll find a large living room with a fireplace, a spacious dining room, a half bath, and a beautiful, cozy kitchen. The 2nd level boasts the 4 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, two of the bedrooms are currently being used as in home offices. The finished attic is home to another bedroom with a private bath. Some recent maintenance includes: repainting, repaired wood boards on the front and back porch along with pillars and lattice, fascia installed, leafless gutters, blacktop driveway redone in 2020, professional landscaping, and exterior lighting installed. This home is truly spectacular and very well maintained! Call today to line up your personal tour! Two lots, tax ID 22-100-260-00 and 22-101-353-00

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Yes
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,226 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone, Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City
    Lot
    • Size: 1.02 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2210026000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1914

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: City/Community

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Galena

    Other

    Other facts
    • Type: House
    • APPL STAY/INCL: Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Microwave, Sump Pump, Dishwasher, Water Softener, Washer, Dryer
    • ROOF: Shingle
    • Basement: Yes
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • Water: City/Community
    • Sewer: City/Community
    • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
    • EXTERIOR: Brick/Stone
    • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
    • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
    • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
    • Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
    • COOLING: Central Air, Window Unit
    • Fireplace: Yes
    • Sale/Rent: For Sale
    • GENERAL FEATURES: Deck, Skylight(s), Laundry Basement, Porch Covered, Gazebo
    • HEATING: Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard
    • Street Designation: Street
    • Water Heater: Natural Gas
    • Style: Historic

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/15/2021Sold$369,900-2.6%$302/sqft
    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #201949 Report a problem
    7/6/2021Pending sale$379,900$310/sqft
    Source: RANWIL #201949 Report a problem
    7/3/2021Listing removed--
    Source: RANWIL Report a problem
    5/27/2021Pending sale$379,900$310/sqft
    Source: RANWIL #20210362 Report a problem
    5/6/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Keller Williams Report a problem
    4/2/2021Listed for sale$379,900+4.1%$310/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams #20210362 Report a problem
    11/1/2020Listing removed$364,999$298/sqft
    Source: UNITED COUNTRY HEARTLAND REALTY #20190440 Report a problem
    9/19/2020Price change$364,999-1.4%$298/sqft
    Source: UNITED COUNTRY HEARTLAND REALTY #20190440 Report a problem
    8/3/2020Price change$369,999-1.3%$302/sqft
    Source: UNITED COUNTRY HEARTLAND REALTY #20190440 Report a problem
    6/29/2020Price change$374,999-1.3%$306/sqft
    Source: UNITED COUNTRY HEARTLAND REALTY #20190440 Report a problem
    3/17/2020Price change$379,900-3.7%$310/sqft
    Source: UNITED COUNTRY HEARTLAND REALTY #20190440 Report a problem
    10/10/2019Price change$394,500-1.1%$322/sqft
    Source: UNITED COUNTRY HEARTLAND REALTY #20190440 Report a problem
    7/11/2019Price change$399,000-2.4%$325/sqft
    Source: UNITED COUNTRY HEARTLAND REALTY #20190440 Report a problem
    6/5/2019Price change$409,000-1.4%$334/sqft
    Source: UNITED COUNTRY HEARTLAND REALTY #20190440 Report a problem
    4/5/2019Listed for sale$415,000+25.8%$338/sqft
    Source: UNITED COUNTRY HEARTLAND REALTY #20190440 Report a problem
    4/1/2015Listing removed$330,000$269/sqft
    Source: United Country Heartland Realty #20141912 Report a problem
    8/30/2014Listed for sale$330,000-5.4%$269/sqft
    Source: United Country Heartland Realty #20141912 Report a problem
    2/16/2014Listing removed$349,000$285/sqft
    Source: McCoy Real Estate Services, Inc. #20131738 Report a problem
    8/17/2013Price change$349,000-3.1%$285/sqft
    Source: McCoy Real Estate Services, Inc. #20131738 Report a problem
    6/20/2013Price change$360,000-4%$294/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Network Realty #20130098 Report a problem
    5/11/2013Price change$375,000-2.3%$306/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Network Realty #20130098 Report a problem
    1/18/2013Listed for sale$384,000$313/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Network Realty #20130098 Report a problem
    10/21/2012Listing removed$384,000$313/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Network Realty #20120807 Report a problem
    10/8/2012Listed for sale$384,000$313/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Network Realty #20120807 Report a problem
    8/4/2012Listing removed$384,000+9.7%$313/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Network Realty #20120807 Report a problem
    3/20/2008Sold$350,000+4.5%$285/sqft
    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #106626 Report a problem
    8/24/2006Sold$335,000$273/sqft
    Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #104512 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$9,948 -18.6%$129,013 -16.8%
    2023$12,216 +11.9%$155,121 +18.5%
    2022$10,922 +11.1%$130,893 +8.6%
    2021$9,831 +5.1%$120,583 +7.7%
    2020$9,358 +9.4%$111,951 +8.2%
    2019$8,557 -0.6%$103,510 -2.8%
    2018$8,611 $106,502 +2.6%
    2017$8,611 +4.5%$103,844
    2016$8,237 +2.2%$103,844 -2.4%
    2015$8,059 -3%$106,349
    2014$8,311 +10.6%$106,349
    2013$7,518 $106,349 -9.4%
    2010-- $117,352 +2.4%
    2009-- $114,601

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 61036

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Galena
    • Middle: Galena
    • High: Galena
    • District: Galena

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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