Last Sold Price
3 beds2,018 sqft$235/sqft
874 S Pilot Knob Rd, Galena, IL 61036

Description

Sorry folks..... There is NO more acres available to purchase. This property is/will be Surrounded by 134 acres Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve, it will be tough to find a more serene setting that ensures no one will be encroaching your far reaching views. Beautifully restored farm house with steel siding, boasts a breathtaking custom built, floor to ceiling Old Chicago brick fireplace, with side seat and wood loader door to keep the mess out of the home. Fireplace has been used as main source...Sorry folks..... There is NO more acres available to purchase. This property is/will be Surrounded by 134 acres Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve, it will be tough to find a more serene setting that ensures no one will be encroaching your far reaching views. Beautifully restored farm house with steel siding, boasts a breathtaking custom built, floor to ceiling Old Chicago brick fireplace, with side seat and wood loader door to keep the mess out of the home. Fireplace has been used as main source of heat and could mean a huge energy cost savings. Main level living has bedroom, 2 full baths, laundry and wood floors, solid wood doors and a spacious kitchen. You can exit the dining room to the front porch. Porch and patio are so peaceful and great places to enjoy the pristinely kept grounds. Upstairs you will find 2 more bedrooms and fun loft areas and cat walk overlooking the main level. Two plus car attached garage has service door, loft & under step storage. Be sure to discover the charming play house with a loft as it will intrigue those young and young at heart. Other outbuildings include a 36x64 divided frame building for more garage stalls, work spaces, cold and loft storage; an older barn with a lean-to, a granary, chicken house. Please view the pictures and video in order grasp all this property has to offer. The brown areas near yard will be seeded in Spring and will be just a beautiful as the other acres nearby! Priced to sell, so call for your personal tour today.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/18/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by LAVONNE DEININGER • KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SIGNATURE

Property Details for 874 South Pilot Knob Road

MLS #
202205693
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$3,945 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
House / 1 1/2 story
Year Built
999
Lot Size
5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
Style
1.5 Story
Garage
5.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Attached, Barn, Detached, Garage Remote/Opener, Other, Concrete

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$450,000

Avg days on market

59

Sale-to-list ratio

94.4%

Galena, IL

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Location

Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SIGNATURE

Sold By JIM SULLIVAN REALTY

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Building Information for 874 South Pilot Knob Road

Stories-Year Built999Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF

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Property Information for 874 South Pilot Knob Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: Galena
  • City: GALENA
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61036
  • Geo Quality: 1.0
  • Geo Zoom Level: 18.0
  • Geo Address Line: 874 S Pilot Knob Rd
  • Geo Primary City: Galena
  • Geo Subdivision: IL
  • Geo Postal Code: 61036
  • Address: 874 S Pilot Knob Road
  • County: Jo Daviess County
  • Zip Code: 61036
  • Year Built: 999
  • School District: Galena
  • Elementary School 1: Galena
  • Middle School: Galena
  • High School: Galena
  • Township: JDC14-Rice
  • Zoning: AG
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Taxes: $3,945
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 5.0
  • Front: 268.0
  • Rear: 411.0
  • Side 1: 715.0
  • Side 2: 555.0
  • Property Type: Agriculture, Country View, Panorama, Rural
  • Road Frontage: City/Town, Hard Surface Road
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 0
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 1334
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2018
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 2018
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: SOLD & CLOSED
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 1400003100
  • HUD: No
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 684
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Metal
  • General Features: Basement Entrance, Garden Shed, Laundry 1st Floor, Main Floor Master, Out Building(s), Patio, Skylight(s), Porch Covered, Storage Shed
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Electric
  • Fireplace Type: Wood
  • Basement: Basement Entrance
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 2
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • # 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, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, LP Gas Tank
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fans/Remotes
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Length: 14
  • Master Bedroom Width: 11
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 13
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 14
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 14
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 14
  • Dining Room Width: 13
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 16
  • Kitchen Width: 13
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 24
  • Living Room Width: 18
  • Living Room Level: Main
Additional Rooms
  • Addl Room 5 Length: 18
  • Addl Room 5 Width: 10
  • Addl Room 5 Name: Loft
  • Addl Room 5 Level: Upper
  • Addl Room 6 Name: Loft 2
  • Addl Room 6 Level: Upper
  • Addl Room 6 Length: 15
  • Addl Room 6 Width: 8
  • Addl Room 7 Name: Foyer
  • Addl Room 7 Level: Main
  • Addl Room 7 Length: 8
  • Addl Room 7 Width: 8
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: No
  • Rental License Y/N: No

Property History for 874 South Pilot Knob Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2022

Sold

SCWMLS #1942199

$475,000
Nov 17, 2022

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202205693

$475,000
Aug 29, 2022

Pending

SCWMLS #1942199

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2022

Sold

SCWMLS #1942199

$475,000
11/17/2022

Sold

NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202205693

$475,000
08/29/2022

Pending

SCWMLS #1942199

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

Public Records for 874 South Pilot Knob Road

Taxable ValueLand$11,113Additions$53,298Total$64,411
Tax Record2024$4,436 ($370 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,492 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,492 SqFtLot Size221,720 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1940CountyJO DAVIESSAPN14-000-031-00

Schools near 874 South 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

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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