Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,176 sqft
157 N Pilot Knob Rd, Galena, IL 61036
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.5 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$119/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Two bedroom Home in the Country for Sale, Galena IL. 157 Pilot Knob Rd., Galena IL for Sale. Two bedroom, 1 bath home offers additional outdoor living space, with an enclosed 3-season porch, an open porch area and cement patio. Walking into the enclosed porch area you step into the quaint kitchen, with lots of cupboards for all your cooking supplies and storage. Off the kitchen, will come upon the dining room and living room offering hardwood floor, which leads you to the full bathroom which is on...Two bedroom Home in the Country for Sale, Galena IL. 157 Pilot Knob Rd., Galena IL for Sale. Two bedroom, 1 bath home offers additional outdoor living space, with an enclosed 3-season porch, an open porch area and cement patio. Walking into the enclosed porch area you step into the quaint kitchen, with lots of cupboards for all your cooking supplies and storage. Off the kitchen, will come upon the dining room and living room offering hardwood floor, which leads you to the full bathroom which is on the main level. Access to bathroom is either from the kitchen and or the living room. Laundry is on main level. Upstairs you will find the 2 bedrooms, with master having a long walk in closet ( 27' x 6'.) Storage is abundant as there is an additional storage closet and spacious attic space. Outside you will find the Lovely large yard, outbuilding and a carriage house that has room for one car/ work shop area( 11' x 22'), with abundance of space on the upper level ( 14' x 22') and some under as well. Treed to the rear of the property. Close to Casper Bluff Preserve, Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort and the Galena Bike Trail for outdoor activities and minutes from downtown Galena. New well drilled, well casing and tank in 2019. Septic tank and field,( rated for additional bedroom) installed 8 years ago. Water heater 5 years old. Come take a look at this Galena Country home, that feels like home. Square footages are approximates, There are 2 survey stakes in the front portion visible with the rear ones there as well. Aerial is estimated boundary lines NOT A SURVEY. Selling AS-IS, Seller indicates everything works as it should. Most Photos provided by Seller. Seller plans on leaving: 2 beds, 2 dressers,2 couches and TV Stand on separate bill of sale.
  • Listed by: JACQUELINE DEBES jaxdebes@gmail.com • RE/MAX PRIME PROPERTIES
Listing closed: 12/29/2021 12:00 AM • Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 202107637

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Property Information for 157 North Pilot Knob Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,564 / year
  • MLS Type: House / 1.5 Story
  • Style: 2 Story
  • Garage: 1.0
  • Garage Type/Driveway: Detached
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 1.50 AC / 65,340 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: Galena
  • City: GALENA
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61036
  • Address: 157 N Pilot Knob Road
  • County: Jo Daviess County
  • Zip Code: 61036
  • Elementary School 2: Galena
  • Year Built: 1900
  • School District: Galena
  • Elementary School 1: Galena
  • Middle School: Galena
  • High School: Galena
  • Township: East Galena
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Taxes: $1,564
  • Fee Includes: None
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 1.5
  • Front: 403.0
  • Rear: 403.0
  • Side 1: 165.0
  • Side 2: 165.0
  • Property Type: Country View, Rural
  • Road Frontage: Hard Surface Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 0
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 784
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1176
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 1176
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 0600027400
  • HUD: No
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 392
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker, Fuses
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • General Features: Garden Shed, Laundry 1st Floor
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Electric
  • Basement: Basement Entrance
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths: 0
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling: Wall Unit
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Length: 11'6"
  • Master Bedroom Width: 13'9"
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 10'
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 11'4"
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Width: Combo w LR
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room Width: -
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 11'3"
  • Kitchen Width: 13'6"
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 25'
  • Living Room Width: 14'
  • Living Room Level: Main
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 6 Name: U
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Upper
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 27'
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 6'-Storage
  • Addl Room 7 Name: Enclosed p
  • Addl Room 7 Length: 11'8"
  • Addl Room 7 Width: 7'2"
  • Addl Room 8 Name: Cement Pat
  • Addl Room 8 Length: 25'
  • Addl Room 8 Width: 10'
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No
  • Rental License Y/N: No

Property History for 157 North Pilot Knob Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 29, 2021

Sold

MRED #11273408

$140,000
Dec 28, 2021

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202107637

$140,000
Nov 19, 2021

Pending

MRED #11273408

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/29/2021

Sold

MRED #11273408

$140,000
12/28/2021

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202107637

$140,000
11/19/2021

Pending

MRED #11273408

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 157 North Pilot Knob Road

Taxable ValueLand$10,128Additions$47,632Total$57,760
Tax Record2024$3,521 ($293 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size65,340 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous AgriculturalYear Built1940CountyJO DAVIESSAPN06-000-274-00

Schools near 157 North Pilot Knob Road

This home is within Galena Community Unit School District 120.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Galena Elementary and Middle School
PublicPK to 8

Galena Middle School
Public5 to 8

Galena High School
Public9 to 12

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