Last Sold Price
3 beds1,856 sqft$67/sqft
617 Ridge St, Galena, IL 61036

Description

Historic Brick Home for Sale, Galena, IL 61036. Brick home at 617 Ridge St, Galena, IL. This unique home is currently set up as 2 units, the original staircase is still in place, just closed off, if you chose to make it single family home. It is classed as a single-family residence, with medium density. If you choose to make it 2 unit, you will need to speak with the City of Galena to apply for special use permit and go through the zoning process. Home features three bedrooms, (1 one main level)...Historic Brick Home for Sale, Galena, IL 61036. Brick home at 617 Ridge St, Galena, IL. This unique home is currently set up as 2 units, the original staircase is still in place, just closed off, if you chose to make it single family home. It is classed as a single-family residence, with medium density. If you choose to make it 2 unit, you will need to speak with the City of Galena to apply for special use permit and go through the zoning process. Home features three bedrooms, (1 one main level) 2 up with an additional tandem bedroom upstairs with the other bedrooms. This home has such potential, to bring it back to its glory. There is a shed on the property, DO NOT ENTER. Home and property are being sold AS-IS Where IS. Seller(executor) has not lived in the home( it is an estate). Square footages are approximates. Aerial is estimates, not a survey.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/15/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by JACQUELINE DEBES • RE/MAX PRIME PROPERTIES
    C: (815) 291-8285 jaxdebes@gmail.com

Property Details for 617 Ridge Street

MLS #
202304761
Days on Market
9
Taxes
$2,829 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
House / 2 Stories
Year Built
1890
Lot Size
0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
Style
2 Story
Garage
0.0
Garage Type/Driveway
None

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$226,000

Avg days on market

50

Sale-to-list ratio

92.4%

Galena, IL

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Building Information for 617 Ridge Street

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

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Property Information for 617 Ridge Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: Galena
  • City: GALENA
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61036
  • Address: 617 Ridge Street
  • County: Jo Daviess County
  • Zip Code: 61036
  • Year Built: 1890
  • School District: Galena
  • Elementary School 1: Galena
  • Middle School: Galena
  • High School: Galena
  • Township: West Galena
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Taxes: $2,829
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.18
  • Front: 90.0
  • Rear: 90.0
  • Side 1: 78.25
  • Side 2: 78.25
  • Property Type: City/Town
  • Road Frontage: City/Town
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 0
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 1056
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1856
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 1856
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 2210109310
  • HUD: No
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 800
Utilities
  • Water: City/Community
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick/Stone
  • General Features: Main Floor Master, Storage Shed
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Electric
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Appl Stay/Incl: None
  • Interior Features: Other
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Length: 13'2"
  • Master Bedroom Width: 12'
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 12'6"
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 11'10"
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 12'9"
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 10'
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 16'
  • Dining Room Width: 12'
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: N/A
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 15'
  • Kitchen Width: 14'3"
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 12'10"
  • Living Room Width: 12'9"
  • Living Room Level: Main
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 13'
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 10'6"
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Tandem bed
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Upper
  • Addl Room 6 Name: Storage rm
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Upper
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 15'
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 8'9"
  • Addl Room 7 Name: Upstair ki
  • Addl Room 7 Level: Upper
  • Addl Room 7 Length: 13'
  • Addl Room 7 Width: 10'6"
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No

Property History for 617 Ridge Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2023

Sold

MRED #11864809

$125,000
Sep 14, 2023

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202304761

$125,000
Sep 6, 2023

Sold

MRED #11864809

$150,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2023

Sold

MRED #11864809

$125,000
09/14/2023

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202304761

$125,000
09/06/2023

Sold

MRED #11864809

$150,000

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

Public Records for 617 Ridge Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,333Additions$42,754Total$46,087
Tax Record2024$3,091 ($258 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,856 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,856 SqFtLot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890CountyJO DAVIESSAPN22-101-093-10

Schools near 617 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: 617 Ridge Street, Galena, IL 61036
$125,000
3
1,856
7,840
$130,000
3
1,424
8,712
$65,000
10,019
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