968 E Grove St

1,643 Sq. Ft.
$51 / Sq. Ft.
1,643
Sq. Ft.
$51
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Tucked away at the end of East Grove Street, this 3 bedroom 1 1/2 story home features a spacious living room and dining room. The eat in kitchen is adjoined by the main floor laundry area with a stackable washer/dryer unit. When spring arrives, the 7.5x24 enclosed front porch will be an enjoyable place to drink your morning coffee or entertain friends. Detached single garage with automatic opener is just a few steps from the house. Back yard is fenced. One bedroom is on the main floor, upstairs provides...Tucked away at the end of East Grove Street, this 3 bedroom 1 1/2 story home features a spacious living room and dining room. The eat in kitchen is adjoined by the main floor laundry area with a stackable washer/dryer unit. When spring arrives, the 7.5x24 enclosed front porch will be an enjoyable place to drink your morning coffee or entertain friends. Detached single garage with automatic opener is just a few steps from the house. Back yard is fenced. One bedroom is on the main floor, upstairs provides 2 more non conforming bedrooms along with a study or office area. Another highlight of the home are the many newer easy care replacement windows.
  1. Listed by Christine Pepmeyer • RE/MAX Preferred Properties

Property Details for 968 East Grove Street

Subdivision Name
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LISTING UPDATED: 02/26/2026 02:01 PM

Property Details for 968 East Grove Street

StatusPending Continue To Show
MLS #CA1041670
Days on Market13
Taxes$2,044 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1918
Lot Size-
CountyKnox County

Location

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Building Information for 968 East Grove Street

Stories-Year Built1918Building Size-Lot Size-

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$582 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$412

Property Taxes

$170

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 968 East Grove Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Galesburg
  • County Or Parish: Knox
  • Directions: Take E. Losey to Rio Street and turn south. Continue to property at the end of the street on the corner.
  • Latitude: 40.953007
  • Longitude: -90.355758
  • MLSArea Minor: Galesburg Northeast
  • Postal Code: 61401
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 99 11 328 014
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,044
  • Tax Legal Description: PECK & WOODS ADDN SD 1904 LOTS 1 2 3 & 15 THRU 30 BLK 5 EX SAN DIST LOT 31 & VAC GROVE ST.
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • Elementary School: Silas Willard
  • High School: Galesburg
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lombard
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 1
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1643.0
  • Living Area: 1643.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
  • 100 Year Plain: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Aerial Map
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Utility Company: Ameren
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Other, Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water, Gas Water Heater, Window Unit(s)
  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1095.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 548.0
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 5
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.07
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 10.1
Room 7
  • Egress Window: No
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 12.05
Room 8
  • Egress Window: No
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.1
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 9
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.08
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 24.04
Room 10
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Room Length: 14.03
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Width: 11.05
Room 11
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 10.06
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 13.01
Room 12
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.08
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Width: 6.06
Room 13
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 14
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Third Floor
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 968 East Grove Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 22, 2026

In Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1041670

—
Feb 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1041670

$84,500—
Aug 9, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #629181178

$55,000—
Aug 9, 2018

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA183697

$55,000—
Jul 23, 2018

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA183697

—
Jun 8, 2018

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA183697

$64,900—
May 29, 2009

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA8324

$35,000—
May 1, 2009

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA8324

—
Apr 29, 2009

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA8324

$39,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/22/2026

In Contract

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1041670

—
02/09/2026

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1041670

$84,500
08/09/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #629181178

$55,000
08/09/2018

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA183697

$55,000
07/23/2018

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA183697

—
06/08/2018

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA183697

$64,900
05/29/2009

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA8324

$35,000
05/01/2009

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA8324

—
04/29/2009

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA8324

$39,900

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

Public Records for 968 East Grove Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,430Additions$19,600Total$22,030
Tax Record2024$2,044 ($170 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,095 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,095 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918CountyKNOXAPN99-11-328-014

Schools near 968 East Grove Street

This home is within Galesburg Community Unit School District 205.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Silas Willard Elementary 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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