603 South Bench Street

Galena, IL 61036

$499,900
Price
3
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,500 Sq. Ft.
$143 / Sq. Ft.
3,500
Sq. Ft.
$143
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful historic home fully and tastefully furnished, a wonderful single family home or for several families to share as a vacation home. Great home for entertaining. Living Room, Dining Room and Family Room/Kitchen all with gas fireplaces. Very Spacious Gourmet kitchen/family room with soapstone countertops and island, 6 burner, 2 oven commercial stove, bar sink, wine cooler and gas fireplace. Three primary suites, 2 with fireplace, wet bar and attached bath. Third a mother-in-law apartment: Living...Beautiful historic home fully and tastefully furnished, a wonderful single family home or for several families to share as a vacation home. Great home for entertaining. Living Room, Dining Room and Family Room/Kitchen all with gas fireplaces. Very Spacious Gourmet kitchen/family room with soapstone countertops and island, 6 burner, 2 oven commercial stove, bar sink, wine cooler and gas fireplace. Three primary suites, 2 with fireplace, wet bar and attached bath. Third a mother-in-law apartment: Living room with vaulted ceiling, full kitchen, bedroom, attached bath and deck with nice city views of Galena. Front yard patio and fountain, fenced back patio off kitchen and private parking for 4 cars in rear of house. Great location next to the Galena Library and just steps to Main Street and all of downtown Galena. Home is presently a 5 star, turnkey B&B. Most furnishings included in listing price but will be transferred on a separate bill of sale. Home received major renovation/restoration 2019-2021. 90% of electric, plumbing and HVAC are new. Entire 2nd & 3rd floor were gutted, walls and underside of roof sprayfoamed. All walls and ceilings are new drywall with original trim remounted. Many additional upgrades throughout the home. Home does need additional tuckpointing and is priced accordingly. Owner is Licensed Illinois Broker.
  1. Listed by KATHLEEN F FREEMAN • Fawn Ridge Real Estate Co.
    P: 815-493-2829 C: 815-858-9000 katef5377@gmail.com

Property Details for 603 South Bench Street

Style
Historic
Garage
0.0
Garage Type/Driveway
Off Alley

Location

Listing Courtesy of Fawn Ridge Real Estate Co.
Add your commute
LISTING UPDATED: 04/27/2024 11:43 AM

Property Details for 603 South Bench Street

StatusActive And Available
MLS #202401346
Days on Market37
Taxes$5,000 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeHouse / House
Year Built1842
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF
CountyJo Daviess County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Fawn Ridge Real Estate Co.
Add your commute

Building Information for 603 South Bench Street

Stories-Year Built1842Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,145 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,728

Property Taxes

$417

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 603 South Bench Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Grid: Jo Daviess County
  • City: GALENA
  • State: IL
  • Zip: 61036
  • Address: 603 S Bench Street
  • County: Jo Daviess County
  • Zip Code: 61036
  • Year Built: 1842
  • School District: Galena
  • Elementary School 1: Galena
  • Middle School: Galena
  • High School: Galena
Taxes and HOA
  • HOA Fee: $0
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Taxes: $5,000
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Acreage: 0.07
  • Property Type: City/Town
  • Road Frontage: Alley Access, City/Town
  • Est Below Grade Fin SqFt: 0
  • Est Main Sq. Ft.: 1500
  • Est Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3500
  • Est Above Grade SqFt: 3500
Property and Assessments
  • Class: HOUSE
  • Type: House
  • Status: ACTIVE and AVAILABLE
  • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
  • PIN: 2210017900
  • HUD: No
  • Est Upper Sq. Ft.: 2,500
Utilities
  • Water: City/Community
  • Sewer: City/Community
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick/Stone
  • General Features: Patio-Brick Paver, Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Stove/Range Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Type: Gas
  • Basement: No
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Baths: 3
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Number of Fireplaces: 5
  • # Full Baths Upper Lvl: 3
  • # 1/2 Baths Upper Lvl: 0
  • # Full Baths Main Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Main Lvl: 1
  • # Full Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • # 1/2 Baths Lower Lvl: 0
  • Total Baths: 3.5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water/Steam, Geothermal, Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Geothermal, Window Unit, Zoned
  • Appl Stay/Incl: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer
  • Interior Features: Bar-Wet, Ceiling Fans/Remotes, Ceiling-Vaults/Cathedral, Countertop-Marble, Second Kitchen, Window Treatments, Other/None
Room Information
Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Length: 30
  • Master Bedroom Width: 15
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 25
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 14
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 30
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 22
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Yes
  • Dining Room Length: 15
  • Dining Room Width: 15
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room: Yes
  • Family Room Length: 20
  • Family Room Width: 14
  • Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 20
  • Kitchen Width: 14
  • Kitchen Level: Main
Living Room
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Living Room Length: 16
  • Living Room Width: 15
  • Living Room Level: Main
Recreation Room
  • Rec Room: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease: Yes
  • Rental License Y/N: No

Property History for 603 South Bench Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 603 South Bench Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,455Additions$63,202Total$65,657
Tax Record2022$5,478 ($457 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Stories2Lot Size3,049 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyJO DAVIESSAPN22-100-179-00

Schools near 603 South Bench Street

This home is within Galena Community Unit School District 120.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Galena Primary School
PublicPK to 4

Galena Middle School
PublicPK 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.

Similar Homes

Sorry, we can't find any similar homes at this time. Please check back later.

Similar Sold Homes

Sorry, we can't find any similar sold homes at this time. Please check back later.

603 South Bench Street is a single family home for sale in Galena, IL 61036. This property was listed for sale on March 28, 2024 by Fawn Ridge Real Estate Co., it's currently listed at $499,900. It has been on the market for a total of 37 days and was last sold on May 1, 2019. This listing's school district is Galena Community Unit School District 120. Nearby schools include Galena Primary School, Galena Middle School and Galena High School. 603 South Bench Street is a 3-bed, 3.5-bath, 3,500 sqft single family home built in 1842.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Fawn Ridge Real Estate Co.

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 04/27/2024 11:43 AM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.