Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds2,001 sqft
449 W Wachter Rd, Galena, IL 61036
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.91 acresLot Size
1982Year Built
$58/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1,117HOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Unique get-away tucked back from the road on a private wooded lot, this home with 2 bedrooms & 1.5 baths, detached garage and tool shed is priced to sell. Features include a new roof in 2012, wood floors and gas fireplace on the main level with a rear deck and 3 season room, lower level family room/game room with a wood burning stove, 2 bedrooms with a tandem bedroom off the master and large private lower rear deck. Cute & clean, paved driveway, sold mostly furnished, perfect for a weekend hide away....Unique get-away tucked back from the road on a private wooded lot, this home with 2 bedrooms & 1.5 baths, detached garage and tool shed is priced to sell. Features include a new roof in 2012, wood floors and gas fireplace on the main level with a rear deck and 3 season room, lower level family room/game room with a wood burning stove, 2 bedrooms with a tandem bedroom off the master and large private lower rear deck. Cute & clean, paved driveway, sold mostly furnished, perfect for a weekend hide away. Many fruit trees, small pond and darling children’s playhouse accent the family friendly yard. Sale subject to GTA document transfer fee.
Listing closed: 12/29/2013 06:00 PM • Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®, MLS#: 112053

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 449 West Wachter Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,499 / year
  • MLS Type: House / House
  • Garage: 2.0
  • Garage Type/Driveway: Asphalt, Detached, Garage Remote/Opener
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Lot Size: 0.91 AC / 39,639 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: Galena Territory
  • City: GALENA
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61036
  • Address: 449 W. Wachter Rd.
  • County: Other
  • Zip Code: 61036
  • Elementary School 2: River Ridge
  • Year Built: 1982
  • School District: River Ridge
  • Elementary School 1: River Ridge
  • Middle School: River Ridge
  • High School: River Ridge
  • Township: JDC08-Guilford
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • HOA Fee: $1,117
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Taxes: $3,499
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.91
  • Front: 133.34
  • Rear: 112.42
  • Side 1: 323.0
  • Side 2: 320.93
  • Property Type: Wooded
  • Road Frontage: County/City Road, Hard Surface Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 1325
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 676
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2001
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • PIN: 08-105-059-00
Utilities
  • Water: Other
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cedar
  • General Features: Deck, Laundry Basement, Porch 3 Season
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: LP Gas
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Baths: 1.5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Electric, Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, LP Gas Tank Rented
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Width: 15.6x10.9
  • Master Bedroom Level: Lower
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 12x10.5
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Lower
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Width: 10x10
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room Width: 18x15
  • Family Room Level: Lower
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Width: 13.9x8.9
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room Width: 21.8x16
  • Living Room Level: Main
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 6 Name: L
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Lower
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 12x11.9Tan
Rental
Rent Information
  • Rental License Y/N: No

Property History for 449 West Wachter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 30, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1106128228

$113,000

-4.3% / yr

Dec 29, 2013

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #112053

$116,000—
Dec 11, 2013

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #112053

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/30/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1106128228

$113,000

-4.3% / yr

12/29/2013

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #112053

$116,000
12/11/2013

Pending

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #112053

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Public Records for 449 West Wachter Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,183Additions$65,921Total$68,104
Tax Record2024$3,477 ($290 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,001 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,001 SqFtLot Size39,640 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1982CountyJO DAVIESSAPN08-105-059-00

Schools near 449 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 449 West Wachter Road, Galena, IL 61036
$116,000
2
2,001
39,639
$3,800
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40,946
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37,897
$4,500
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56,628
$3,000
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37,462
$182,500
3
1,500
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