Last Sold Price
5 beds4,793 sqft$113/sqft
246 Thunder Bay Rd, Galena, IL 61036

Description

A rare find offering a Galena Territory location with a rural feel! Sprawling 5 bed, 4.5 bath retreat with loads of potential nestled within 19 acres of beautiful rolling terrain featuring lush forest, stunning elevated vistas and gorgeous panoramas of the countryside beyond, all in a private location convenient to all Galena Territory amenities including Owners' Club with pools and Lake Galena. Light and bright main level offers dramatic entry foyer, large living room with lots of windows and access...A rare find offering a Galena Territory location with a rural feel! Sprawling 5 bed, 4.5 bath retreat with loads of potential nestled within 19 acres of beautiful rolling terrain featuring lush forest, stunning elevated vistas and gorgeous panoramas of the countryside beyond, all in a private location convenient to all Galena Territory amenities including Owners' Club with pools and Lake Galena. Light and bright main level offers dramatic entry foyer, large living room with lots of windows and access to rear deck, spacious kitchen with center island and gas cooktop, room for eat-in area, and loads of cabinetry that feeds to open dining room with plenty of room to entertain and secondary living room that also enjoys the ambiance of the fireplace, conveniently located powder room, and generous primary bedroom with two closets (one a big walk in) and private bath with double vanity, whirlpool, and separate shower. Head to the upper level to find a mezzanine that opens to an expansive loft-style family room with additional fireplace and access to upper rear deck offering absolutely breathtaking views plus two additional bedrooms with nicely appointed private baths. Walk-out lower-level houses sweeping recreation room, den with gas stove and access to rear yard and fire pit, two more comfortable guest rooms, full bath (not totally operational, at current), hobby room, and laundry/utility room with double door access to the exterior. Two car attached garage with lots of room for vehicles and storage with asphalt drive that offers additional parking. Huge yard space allows plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors and take in the surrounding nature with a paver patio fire pit that has lots of space to relax or entertain. Some trails exist with the potential to carve your own path and take in all the unique vantage points the property has to offer. Location convenient to all amenities of The Galena Territory including Owners' Club with indoor pool, outdoor pool, fitness facility, game room, multi-sport gym, tennis courts and more, access to scenic Lake Galena, and miles of gorgeous trails. Fine and casual dining, 63 holes of golf, and spa facilities of Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa are just minutes away. Zoned for horses. Price reflects property being Sold "As-Is".
LISTING CLOSED: 10/10/2024 07:00 PM

  1. Listed by DAMON HEIM • COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY
    P: (815) 266-2427 C: (815) 266-2427 damon.heim@cbnetworkrealty.com

Property Details for 246 Thunder Bay Road

MLS #
202404092
Days on Market
52
Taxes
$16,164 / year
HOA Fees
$1,360
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
House / House
Year Built
1992
Lot Size
19.00 AC / 827,640 SF
Style
2 Story
Garage
2.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Asphalt, Attached, Garage Remote/Opener

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$599,500

Avg days on market

164

Sale-to-list ratio

88.9%

Galena, IL

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Location

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Building Information for 246 Thunder Bay Road

Stories-Year Built1992Building Size-Lot Size19.00 AC / 827,640 SF

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Property Information for 246 Thunder Bay Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: Galena Territory
  • City: GALENA
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61036
  • Address: 246 Thunder Bay Road
  • County: Jo Daviess County
  • Zip Code: 61036
  • Year Built: 1992
  • School District: Galena
  • Elementary School 1: Galena
  • Middle School: Galena
  • High School: Galena
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • HOA Fee: $1,360
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Taxes: $16,164
  • Fee Includes: Pool Access, Water Access, Clubhouse, Garbage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 19.0
  • Property Type: Wooded, Country View, Covenants, Panorama, Restrictions, Subdivision
  • Road Frontage: Hard Surface Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 1300
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 1963
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 4793
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 3493
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 0620900200
  • HUD: No
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 1530
Utilities
  • Water: City/Community
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Siding
  • General Features: Basement Entrance, Deck, Horses Allowed, L.L. Finished Space, Main Floor Master, Deck-Leveled, Fire-Pit/Fireplace, Laundry Basement
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Basement: Basement Entrance
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: LP Gas
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Baths: 4
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces: 3
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 2
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 4.5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, LP Gas Tank
  • Interior Features: Book Cases Built In, Ceiling Fans/Remotes, Walk-In Closet, Whirlpool Tub, Window Treatments
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Length: 15'4
  • Master Bedroom Width: 15'3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 17'5
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 11'7
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 14'5
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 11'2
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Length: 13'2
  • Bedroom 4 Width: 8'7
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Lower
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 13'1
  • Dining Room Width: 12'7
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 19'5
  • Family Room Width: 14'9
  • Family Room Level: Lower
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 18'8
  • Kitchen Width: 13'5
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 19'0
  • Living Room Width: 15'0
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room Length: 19'2
  • Rec Room Width: 14'9
  • Rec Room: Yes
  • Rec Room Level: Lower
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 14'8
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 11'3
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Bedroom 5
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 6 Name: Liv. Rm 2
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 15'2
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 13'9
  • Addl Room 7 Name: Den
  • Addl Room 7 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 7 Length: 13'8
  • Addl Room 7 Width: 13'1
  • Addl Room 8 Name: Hobby
  • Addl Room 8 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 8 Length: 15'2
  • Addl Room 8 Width: 14'9
  • Addl Room 9 Name: Laundry
  • Addl Room 9 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 9 Length: 15'1
  • Addl Room 9 Width: 12'6
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No
  • Rental License Y/N: No

Property History for 246 Thunder Bay Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 10, 2024

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202404092

$540,000
Aug 18, 2024

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202404092

Jun 27, 2024

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202404092

$620,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/10/2024

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202404092

$540,000
08/18/2024

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202404092

06/27/2024

Listed (Active)

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202404092

$620,000

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

Public Records for 246 Thunder Bay Road

Taxable ValueLand$53,154Additions$233,878Total$287,032
Tax Record2024$19,845 ($1,654 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,493 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,493 SqFtLot Size827,640 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992CountyJO DAVIESSAPN06-209-002-00

Schools near 246 Thunder Bay 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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 246 Thunder Bay Road, Galena, IL 61036
$540,000
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4,793
827,640
334,976
64,033
$475,000
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