78 Garfield Ave

Galesburg, IL 61401

$97,500
Price
3
Beds
1,412 Sq. Ft.
$69 / Sq. Ft.
1,412
Sq. Ft.
$69
per Sq. Ft.
Pending ( No Showings )
Pending ( No Showings )

Description

Full of character and charm, this 1901 home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a great master oasis or an added flex room for your needs. Enjoy the convenience of main-level laundry and a newer roof for peace of mind. Original details blend beautifully with modern updates throughout. Sitting on a ¼-acre lot, there’s plenty of space to relax or entertain. A timeless home with everyday comfort!Full of character and charm, this 1901 home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a great master oasis or an added flex room for your needs. Enjoy the convenience of main-level laundry and a newer roof for peace of mind. Original details blend beautifully with modern updates throughout. Sitting on a ¼-acre lot, there’s plenty of space to relax or entertain. A timeless home with everyday comfort!
  1. Listed by Sarah Perez • Currents and Keys Realty

Property Details for 78 Garfield Avenue

Subdivision Name
City of Galesburg
LISTING UPDATED: 11/30/2025 02:01 PM

Property Details for 78 Garfield Avenue

StatusPending ( No Showings )
MLS #QC4268750
Days on Market29
Taxes$1,359 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1901
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
CountyKnox County

Location

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Building Information for 78 Garfield Avenue

Stories-Year Built1901Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

Payment Calculator

$595 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$482

Property Taxes

$113

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 78 Garfield Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Galesburg
  • County Or Parish: Knox
  • Directions: W. Main st. to Garfield Ave.
  • Latitude: 40.948408
  • Longitude: -90.381073
  • MLSArea Minor: QCARA Area
  • Postal Code: 61401
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 99-10-352-039
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,359
  • Tax Legal Description: S D 1887 W 12 RDS 10 ACRE LOT 10 & RE SD 10 ACRE LOT 11 LOT 15 10 A LOT 11
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • High School: Galesburg
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel
  • Garage: false
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1412.0
  • Living Area: 1412.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 165x66
  • 100 Year Plain: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Other
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1901
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Gas Water Heater
  • Levels: Two
  • Operating Recording Device: Audio & Video
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Room Area: 908.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Room Area: 504.0
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Egress Window: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 13.02
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 11.03
Room 4
  • Egress Window: No
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.1
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 11.05
Room 5
  • Egress Window: No
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 10.07
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 6
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 13.2
Room 7
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 13.03
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 8
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 13.1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.08
Room 9
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Room Length: 10.09
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 10
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Description: Flex Room
  • Room Length: 10.1
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Additional Room
  • Room Width: 8.1
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 78 Garfield Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 25, 2025

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4268750

$97,500—
Nov 25, 2025

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4268750

—
Oct 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4268750

$99,900—
Apr 8, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #569956938

$48,000—
Apr 8, 2016

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA162060

$48,000—
Apr 8, 2016

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA162060

—
Apr 8, 2016

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA162060

$48,000—
Nov 25, 2014

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA7093

$59,500—
Mar 25, 2014

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA7093

$59,500—
Jun 27, 2012

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA7414

$67,000—
Jan 25, 2011

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA7414

$71,000—
Oct 22, 2000

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA6814

$74,900—
Jun 24, 2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA6814

$74,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/25/2025

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4268750

$97,500
11/25/2025

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4268750

—
10/27/2025

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4268750

$99,900
04/08/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #569956938

$48,000
04/08/2016

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA162060

$48,000
04/08/2016

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA162060

—
04/08/2016

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA162060

$48,000
11/25/2014

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA7093

$59,500
03/25/2014

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA7093

$59,500
06/27/2012

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA7414

$67,000
01/25/2011

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA7414

$71,000
10/22/2000

Expired

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA6814

$74,900
06/24/2000

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA6814

$74,900

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

Public Records for 78 Garfield Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$2,960Additions$17,690Total$20,650
Tax Record2024$1,359 ($113 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt908 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt908 SqFtStories2Lot Size435,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1901CountyKNOXAPN99-10-352-039

Schools near 78 Garfield Avenue

This home is within Galesburg Community Unit School District 205.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Steele School
Public - K to 4
Lombard Middle School
Public - 5 to 6
Churchill Jr High School
Public - 7 to 8
Galesburg High School
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Steele School
PublicK to 4

Lombard Middle School
Public5 to 6

Churchill Jr High School
Public7 to 8

Galesburg High School
Public7 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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