Last Sold Price
4 beds3,580 sqft$112/sqft
397 W Wachter Rd, Galena, IL 61036

Description

Beautiful immaculate well-kept home inside and out. New skylight & shingles replaced in 2024. In 2023 interior repainted, lovely landscaping ready for you to move in and enjoy the spacious open feeling. Newer addition added to rear of home featuring a very bright and open atrium with lots of windows including an extra bedroom and bath. Features include two fireplaces one wood one gas. Top quality construction with open floor plan. Extra-large deck, plus huge, screened porch which can also be 4 season...Beautiful immaculate well-kept home inside and out. New skylight & shingles replaced in 2024. In 2023 interior repainted, lovely landscaping ready for you to move in and enjoy the spacious open feeling. Newer addition added to rear of home featuring a very bright and open atrium with lots of windows including an extra bedroom and bath. Features include two fireplaces one wood one gas. Top quality construction with open floor plan. Extra-large deck, plus huge, screened porch which can also be 4 season room. Vaulted wood ceilings, hardwood floors and Corian countertops in spacious kitchen with plenty of attractive cabinets. Lot also has invisible fence for your favorite pets to keep safe from traffic. Thermostats and garage door on Wi-Fi. Perfect home for vacation or full-time residents. Deck recently reenforced, sold un-furnished. Deck and outdoor stairs rebuilt 2025, interior repainted, lovely landscaping ready for you to move in and enjoy the spacious open feeling. Newer addition added to rear of home featuring a very bright and open atrium with lots of windows including an extra bedroom and bath. Features include two fireplaces one wood one gas. Top quality construction with open floor plan. Extra-large deck, plus, huge, screened porch which can also be 4 season room. Vaulted wood ceilings, hardwood floors and Corian countertops in spacious kitchen with plenty of attractive cabinets. Lot also has invisible fence for your favorite pets to keep safe from traffic. Thermostats and garage door on Wi-Fi. Perfect home for vacation or full-time residents. Call soon to view this outstanding home. Deck recently reenforced, sold un-furnished. Recent variance approved from side - yard setback requirement. Call soon to view this outstanding home
LISTING CLOSED: 12/21/2025 06:00 PM

  1. Listed by DAVID E BISENIUS • COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY
    david.bisenius@cbnetworkrealty.com

Property Details for 397 West Wachter Road

MLS #
202403475
Days on Market
326
Taxes
$8,204 / year
HOA Fees
$1,404
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
House / House
Year Built
2002
Lot Size
0.73 AC / 31,798 SF
Style
Bi-Level
Garage
2.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Asphalt, Attached, Garage Remote/Opener, Under, Concrete

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$445,000

Avg days on market

76

Sale-to-list ratio

93.5%

Galena, IL

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Location

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Building Information for 397 West Wachter Road

Stories-Year Built2002Building Size-Lot Size0.73 AC / 31,798 SF

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Property Information for 397 West Wachter Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: GALENA
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61036
  • Address: 397 W Wachter Road
  • County: Galena Territory
  • Zip Code: 61036
  • Elementary School 2: River Ridge
  • Year Built: 2002
  • School District: River Ridge
  • Elementary School 1: River Ridge
  • Middle School: River Ridge
  • High School: River Ridge
  • Township: Guilford Township
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • HOA Fee: $1,404
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Taxes: $8,204
  • Fee Includes: A/C, Taxes, Pool Access, Clubhouse
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.73
  • Property Type: Wooded, Country View, Panorama, Rural
  • Road Frontage: County/City Road, Hard Surface Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 1752
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 1752
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3580
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 1828
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 430810402100
  • HUD: No
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 1828
Utilities
  • Water: City/Community
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Masonite
  • General Features: Basement Entrance, County Taxes, Deck, Great Room, Main Floor Primary, Patio, Dog-Run/Invisible Fence, Laundry Basement, Patio-Brick Paver, Porch 3 Season, Porch Covered, Porch Enclosed, Porch Glass, Porch Screened, Swing Set
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Type: Both Gas and Wood
  • Basement: Basement Entrance, Finished, Full Exposure
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: LP Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 2
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 3.5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, LP Gas Tank
  • Interior Features: Bar-Wet, Book Cases Built In, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Countertop-Solid Surface, Walk-In Closet, Window Treatments
Room Information
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 12
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 12
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Lower
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 12
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 12
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Lower
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Length: 12'8"
  • Bedroom 4 Width: 13'9"
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Lower
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 14
  • Dining Room Width: 12
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 24
  • Family Room Width: 13
  • Family Room Level: Lower
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 14
  • Kitchen Width: 14
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 26
  • Living Room Width: 18
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room Length: -
  • Rec Room Width: -
  • Rec Room: Yes
  • Rec Room Level: Lower
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No
  • Rental License Y/N: No

Property History for 397 West Wachter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 21, 2025

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202403475

$400,000
Aug 10, 2025

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202403475

Jun 28, 2025

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202403475

$419,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/21/2025

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202403475

$400,000
08/10/2025

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202403475

06/28/2025

Price Change

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202403475

$419,500

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

Public Records for 397 West Wachter Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,753Additions$158,927Total$160,680
Tax Record2024$8,204 ($684 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size31,799 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyJO DAVIESSAPN08-104-021-00

Schools near 397 West Wachter Road

This home is within River Ridge Community Unit School District 210.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
River Ridge Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

River Ridge Middle School
Public6 to 8

River Ridge 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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
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$400,000
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3,580
31,798
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