Tucked just around the bend on a quiet dead-end street you'll find this 3-bedroom/2.5-bathroom/2-car attached garage house that offers glorious views of the valley from almost every room. Upon entering, one sees the open living area with the kitchen, dining room, and adjoined living and family room areas. This open layout with cathedral ceilings gives this 1800+ square foot home spaciousness. The sellers had new flooring (Jan 2022) was installed in the dining, family, and living rooms. Tall windows in the vaulted living room provide substantial light and offer valley views, while the focal point of the family rooms is a marble and oak surrounded wood-burning fireplace. It also has a deck off the front overlooking the valley. The combination dining and kitchen areas overlook the back and side yards with another deck off the dining area. The kitchen features a tiled floor, lots of cabinets and counter space, a large pantry, a built-in microwave, and a new (2020) stainless steel dishwasher, range, and refrigerator. Moving to the second level, you?ll find the primary bedroom on the front of the house featuring a vaulted ceiling with more tall windows for light and views. The attached bathroom suite includes a double vanity, whirlpool tub, and separate shower. The second and third bedrooms, sharing a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, are also on the second floor. The basement houses the oversized 2-car garage with extra space for a workshop and/or storage and easily accessible mechanicals. Any remaining furnishings are included in the sale price but are to be transferred on a separate bill of sale. NOTE: The fire in the fireplace is digitally staged. (Lot dimensions, acreage, and approximate square footage from County records. )
Single-familyProperty Type
0.92 acresLot Size
$173Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by MARK SUMPTER• DC Rise Real Estate
Bought with DAMON HEIM• COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY
Magnificent views of the Cogan Valley from all rooms of this well-maintained home located on a quiet cul-de-sac in a nice neighborhood of full-time residents. Light and airy with open floor plan and large windows to the front. Whirlpool tub in the master bath, wood burning fireplace in the great room, black topped driveway. Large 2+ car garage with plenty of storage. The main floor features an open floor concept where the large kitchen with plenty of counter prep space flows into the dining room, family room, living room and deck. Plenty of room for entertaining and family gatherings. Sit on the deck and listen to the sounds of the nearby creek while you watch The Galena Territory wildlife. Close to the Property Owners' Club, Lake Galena and the many amenities of Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa and The Galena Territory. For the ultimate privacy, the west & south lot lines are adjacent to 1.63 acres of greenspace and across the street from the home is a 3.62 acre parcel of greenspace. The home is being sold unfurnished however the beautiful furnishings are all negotiable on a separate bill of sale, with a few listed exceptions. New roof in 2011 & exterior stained in 2014. Subject to the GTA documentation fee.
Public Records
May 16, 2008
Sold
$247,500
$135/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,462 (−42.7%)
$3,568 + $74,325
$77,893
2024
$6,043 (+5.7%)
$3,568 + $74,325
$77,893
2023
$5,717 (+16.4%)
$2,209 + $117,913
$120,122
2022
$4,913 (+7.6%)
$1,931 + $103,053
$104,984
2021
$4,564 (+17.9%)
$1,441 + $76,905
$78,346
2020
$3,871 (−8.0%)
$1,336 + $71,321
$72,657
2019
$4,209 (+0.7%)
$1,207 + $60,136
$61,343
2018
$4,180 (+0.7%)
$1,187 + $59,131
$60,318
2017
$4,151 (+1.3%)
$1,202 + $59,855
$61,057
2016
$4,097 (+1.2%)
$1,202 + $59,855
$61,057
2015
$4,048 (−1.1%)
$3,759 + $57,390
$61,149
2014
$4,092 (−1.0%)
$3,956 + $60,404
$64,360
2013
$4,135
$4,008 + $61,200
$65,208
Tax history for 1 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,462 (−42.7%)
$3,568 + $74,325
$77,893
2024
$6,043 (+5.7%)
$3,568 + $74,325
$77,893
2023
$5,717 (+16.4%)
$2,209 + $117,913
$120,122
2022
$4,913 (+7.6%)
$1,931 + $103,053
$104,984
2021
$4,564 (+17.9%)
$1,441 + $76,905
$78,346
2020
$3,871 (−8.0%)
$1,336 + $71,321
$72,657
2019
$4,209 (+0.7%)
$1,207 + $60,136
$61,343
2018
$4,180 (+0.7%)
$1,187 + $59,131
$60,318
2017
$4,151 (+1.3%)
$1,202 + $59,855
$61,057
2016
$4,097 (+1.2%)
$1,202 + $59,855
$61,057
2015
$4,048 (−1.1%)
$3,759 + $57,390
$61,149
2014
$4,092 (−1.0%)
$3,956 + $60,404
$64,360
2013
$4,135
$4,008 + $61,200
$65,208
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jo Daviess County
APN
0840206600
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 0.92
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,871
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $1,230
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $102.50
Schools Information
School District: Scales Mound
Elementary School: Scales Mound
Middle Or Junior School: Scales Mound
High School: Scales Mound
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Jo Daviess County
APN: 0840206600
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
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