Tucked away at the end of East Grove Street, this 3 bedroom 1 1/2 story home features a spacious living room and dining room. The eat in kitchen is adjoined by the main floor laundry area with a stackable washer/dryer unit. When spring arrives, the 7.5x24 enclosed front porch will be an enjoyable place to drink your morning coffee or entertain friends. Detached single garage with automatic opener is just a few steps from the house. Back yard is fenced. One bedroom is on the main floor, upstairs provides 2 more non conforming bedrooms along with a study or office area. Another highlight of the home are the many newer easy care replacement windows. Selling "as is, where is".
Sold for $70,000
$70,000
968 E Grove St, Galesburg, IL 61401
3beds
1,643sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1918
-- sqft lot
$70,600 Zestimate®
$43/sqft
$1,081 Estimated rent
Home value
$70,600
$62,000 - $80,000
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Study or office areaEat in kitchenDining room
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Listed by:
Christine K Pepmeyer Offc:309-344-5444,
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Bought with:
Brandon Merz, 475216401
Platinum Key Real Estate, LLC
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1041670
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 7in x 10ft 1in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 23ft 0in x 12ft 5in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11ft 1in x 12ft 0in
Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14ft 3in x 11ft 5in
Other
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 12ft 8in x 6ft 6in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10ft 6in x 13ft 1in
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 9ft 0in x 5ft 0in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 8in x 24ft 4in
Main level
- Area: 1095
Upper level
- Area: 548
Heating
- Hot Water
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,643
- Total interior livable area: 1,643 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Number Of Garage Remotes: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 99 11 328 014
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Other,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
Location
- Region: Galesburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $43/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $66,090
- Annual tax amount: $2,044
- Date on market: 2/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Sold | $70,000-9.1%$43/sqft |
Source:  RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1041670 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2026 | Contingent | $77,000$47/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1041670 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $77,000-8.9%$47/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1041670 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2026 | Contingent | $84,500$51/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1041670 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $84,500$51/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1041670 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2026 | Contingent | $84,500$51/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1041670 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $84,500+53.6%$51/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA1041670 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2018 | Sold | $55,000-7.6%$33/sqft |
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID #CA183697 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2018 | Price change | $59,500-8.3%$36/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Tucker-Swanson, Inc. #183697 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $64,900$40/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Tucker-Swanson, Inc #183697 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,044 +1% | $22,030 +3.3% |
| 2023 | $2,024 +4.7% | $21,330 +4.6% |
| 2022 | $1,933 +3.2% | $20,400 +6% |
| 2021 | $1,873 -1.6% | $19,250 |
| 2020 | $1,904 +1.2% | $19,250 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,882 +27.9% | $18,880 +27.5% |
| 2018 | $1,471 +41.4% | $14,810 +3% |
| 2017 | $1,040 | $14,380 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,040 | $14,170 +22% |
| 2013 | $1,040 | $11,610 |
| 2012 | -- | $11,610 -0.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $11,720 -1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $11,900 -40% |
| 2009 | -- | $19,840 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $19,260 |
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Neighborhood: 61401
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Silas Willard Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Churchill Jr High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 1/10Galesburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Silas Willard
- 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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