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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,680 sqft
481 N Pilot Knob Rd, Galena, IL 61036
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.29 acresLot Size
1977Year Built
$88/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Brick ranch home on 1.29 acres with panoramic views of the countryside. The main floor has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, Living Room with fireplace and the Dining room is open to the kitchen with all appliances included. The 4 season room is surrounded by windows with access to the deck. The lower level is all brick. There's a family room with fireplace, full bathroom & laundry and a Rec room with wet bar. There an egress window, patio doors and another door that walks out to the patio. The yard has a large...Brick ranch home on 1.29 acres with panoramic views of the countryside. The main floor has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, Living Room with fireplace and the Dining room is open to the kitchen with all appliances included. The 4 season room is surrounded by windows with access to the deck. The lower level is all brick. There's a family room with fireplace, full bathroom & laundry and a Rec room with wet bar. There an egress window, patio doors and another door that walks out to the patio. The yard has a large shed with overhead door and covered patio. Updates include newer windows & blinds. Property is sold AS IS, dryer does not work. See utility easement information in Associated Docs.
  • Listed by: LISA RADKE 815.494.8965 lisa@lisaradke.com • CHOICE REALTY OF GALENA
  • Listed by: LYNN M EPPING 815.238.7875 lodi_lynnie@yahoo.com • CHOICE REALTY OF FREEPORT LLC
Listing closed: 05/31/2022 12:00 AM • Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 202202335

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$255,000

Avg days on market

79

Sale-to-list ratio

89.5%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of CHOICE REALTY OF GALENA; CHOICE REALTY OF FREEPORT LLC

Sold By EAGLE RIDGE REALTY

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Property Information for 481 North Pilot Knob Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,819 / year
  • MLS Type: House / 1 Story
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage: 2.0
  • Garage Type/Driveway: Attached
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Lot Size: 1.29 AC / 56,192 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: Galena
  • City: GALENA
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61036
  • Address: 481 N Pilot Knob Road
  • County: Jo Daviess County
  • Zip Code: 61036
  • Year Built: 1977
  • School District: Galena
  • Elementary School 1: Galena
  • Middle School: Galena
  • High School: Galena
  • Township: East Galena
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Taxes: $2,819
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 1.29
  • Property Type: Country View, Panorama, Rural
  • Road Frontage: County/City Road, Hard Surface Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 1200
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2680
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 1480
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 0600026315
  • HUD: No
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick/Stone
  • General Features: Basement Entrance, Deck, Full Exposure, L.L. Finished Space, Main Floor Master, Patio, Laundry Basement, Porch 4 Season, Porch Enclosed, Storage Shed
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Electric
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: Basement Entrance, Finished, Full Exposure
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: LP Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • 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: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener, LP Gas Tank
  • Interior Features: Bar-Wet, Ceiling Fans/Remotes, Window Treatments
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Length: 13'7
  • Master Bedroom Width: 12
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 12
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 10'3
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Main
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 11'7
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 9'8
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Main
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 12'
  • Dining Room Width: 12
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 19'8
  • Family Room Width: 14
  • Family Room Level: Lower
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 14
  • Kitchen Width: 12
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 21
  • Living Room Width: 13'6
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room Length: 26'3
  • Rec Room Width: 15'5
  • Rec Room: Yes
  • Rec Room Level: Lower
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 481 North Pilot Knob Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 31, 2022

Sold

MRED #11382058

$235,000
May 26, 2022

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202202335

$235,000
May 2, 2022

Pending

MRED #11382058

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/31/2022

Sold

MRED #11382058

$235,000
05/26/2022

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202202335

$235,000
05/02/2022

Pending

MRED #11382058

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

Public Records for 481 North Pilot Knob Road

Taxable ValueLand$9,791Additions$71,861Total$81,652
Tax Record2024$5,555 ($463 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,480 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,480 SqFtLot Size56,192 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous AgriculturalYear Built1977CountyJO DAVIESSAPN06-000-263-15

Schools near 481 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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