Last Sold Price
3 beds1,480 sqft$44/sqft
609 Ridge St, Galena, IL 61036

Description

Wonderful potential for those with some energy and desire to bring home back to the beauty of this old house. Ample size rooms, kitchen, dining, living room, den, bath, enclosed porch on main level. Upper level has wood floors under the carpet and vinyl. 3x6 closets in two of the bedrooms. Invest some time for a home you are sure to be proud of. Lot extends from Ridge Street to Hill Street.Wonderful potential for those with some energy and desire to bring home back to the beauty of this old house. Ample size rooms, kitchen, dining, living room, den, bath, enclosed porch on main level. Upper level has wood floors under the carpet and vinyl. 3x6 closets in two of the bedrooms. Invest some time for a home you are sure to be proud of. Lot extends from Ridge Street to Hill Street.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/11/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by LAVONNE DEININGER • OLD NORTHWEST LAND CO. inc.

Property Details for 609 Ridge Street

MLS #
119200
Days on Market
151
Taxes
$2,359 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
House / House
Year Built
1800
Lot Size
0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
Style
2 Story
Garage
0.0
Garage Type/Driveway
None, Other

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$210,000

Avg days on market

54

Sale-to-list ratio

93.5%

Galena, IL

9 comparable properties found

$80,000 | 327 Franklin Street, Galena, IL 61036
1/27
1

$80,000

Sold 04/20/26

3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
a view of a yard in front of house
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2

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Sold 05/12/25

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Bedrooms
1,590
Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 03/30/26

3
Bedrooms
1,411
Square Feet
0.48
Acres
$160,000 | 341 Gear Street, Galena, IL 61036
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4

$160,000

Sold 03/06/26

3
Bedrooms
1,650
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$270,000 | 102 North High Street, Galena, IL 61036
1/34
5

$270,000

Sold 08/21/26

3
Bedrooms
1,684
Square Feet
0.27
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/28
6

$255,000

Sold 10/24/25

3
Bedrooms
1,264
Square Feet
0.26
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/44
7

$269,000

Sold 10/17/24

3
Bedrooms
1,718
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
a view of a house with backyard and garden
1/7
8

$159,000

Sold 07/11/25

3
Bedrooms
1,392
Square Feet
1.21
Acres
a view of an empty room with wooden floor and a window
1/41
9

$210,000

Sold 02/06/26

3
Bedrooms
1,320
Square Feet
0.1
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 609 Ridge Street

Stories-Year Built1800Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

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Property Information for 609 Ridge Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: Galena
  • City: GALENA
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61036
  • Geo Quality: 0.95
  • Geo Zoom Level: 13.0
  • Geo Address Line: 609 Ridge St
  • Geo Primary City: Galena
  • Geo Secondary City: Jo Daviess Co.
  • Geo Subdivision: IL
  • Geo Postal Code: 61036
  • Geo Match Code: 0
  • Geo Matched Method: 0
  • Address: 609 Ridge Street
  • County: Jo Daviess County
  • Zip Code: 61036
  • Elementary School 2: Galena
  • Year Built: 1800
  • School District: Galena
  • Elementary School 1: Galena
  • Middle School: Galena
  • High School: Galena
  • Township: JDC22-West Galena
  • Zoning: R
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Taxes: $2,359
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.13
  • Property Type: City/Town
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 740
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1480
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • PIN: 22-101-103-00
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 740
Utilities
  • Water: City/Community
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • General Features: Laundry None, Porch Covered, Porch Enclosed
  • Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Interior Features
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Number of Fireplaces: 0
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Appl Stay/Incl: None
  • Interior Features: At Least 1 tub
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Width: 12'8x12'4
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 13'3x12'
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 19'6x8'6
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Width: 19'8x12'8
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room Width: None
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Width: 20'x9'
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room Width: 15'2x11'9
  • Living Room Level: Main
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 6 Name: M
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 6 Width: Den15'x7'
Rental
Rent Information
  • Rental License Y/N: No

Property History for 609 Ridge Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 11, 2017

Sold

SCWMLS #1797367

$65,000
Aug 10, 2017

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #119200

$65,000
Jul 3, 2017

Pending

SCWMLS #1797367

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/11/2017

Sold

SCWMLS #1797367

$65,000
08/10/2017

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #119200

$65,000
07/03/2017

Pending

SCWMLS #1797367

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

Public Records for 609 Ridge Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,333Additions$39,936Total$43,269
Tax Record2024$3,337 ($278 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,480 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,480 SqFtLot Size5,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940CountyJO DAVIESSAPN22-101-103-00

Schools near 609 Ridge Street

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 609 Ridge Street, Galena, IL 61036
$65,000
3
1,480
5,662
$17,000
4,356
$170,000
3
1,320
4,356
16,117
$205,000
5
5
3,570
$125,000
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1,856
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