Lots of charm and character to this cute cottage! Exposed stone wall in the living to the exposed brick wall in the dining area. Upstairs is a spacious master bedroom and large Jack and Jill bathroom and another smaller bedroom or office space. Bathroom has new sink top on the vanity, new shower head and new toilet. Second floor walks out to the side yard and a small patio area. Only a short distance to the bike path and Meeker street bridge that crosses over to the upper end of Main Street Galena. New: radon mitigation system, floor covers in dining room & kitchen, railing to upstairs.
Single-familyProperty Type
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$142Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by MARY HARTMAN• COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY
Bought with MARY HARTMAN• COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY
(kb41) Tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac on the East Side of Galena, this historic brick & frame cottage has lots of character with an exposed stone wall in the living room & an exposed brick wall in the dining area. Updates include new windows (2007); central air conditioning (2008); high-efficiency furnace & yard shed (2009); roof shingles (2013); removed wallpaper & interior painting & carpeting (2015); added concrete aggregate patio area off of upper level (Aug. 2015). Full-time resident.
Public Records
Sep 30, 2013
Sold
$92,000
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,966 (−22.3%)
$2,779 + $49,536
$52,315
2024
$3,818 (+18.9%)
$2,779 + $49,536
$52,315
2023
$3,210 (+10.4%)
$3,436 + $45,729
$49,165
2022
$2,909 (+5.2%)
$2,803 + $37,302
$40,105
2021
$2,766 (+32.7%)
$2,390 + $31,811
$34,201
2020
$2,085 (+0.7%)
$2,211 + $29,427
$31,638
2019
$2,070 (+2.4%)
$2,211 + $26,977
$29,188
2018
$2,022 (+1.9%)
$2,211 + $26,977
$29,188
2017
$1,985 (+2.9%)
$2,211 + $26,977
$29,188
2016
$1,929 (−21.1%)
$2,211 + $26,977
$29,188
2015
$2,444 (+3.1%)
$2,211 + $26,804
$29,015
2014
$2,371 (+28.6%)
$2,211 + $26,804
$29,015
2013
$1,844
$2,211 + $26,804
$29,015
Tax history for 211 Madison St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,966 (−22.3%)
$2,779 + $49,536
$52,315
2024
$3,818 (+18.9%)
$2,779 + $49,536
$52,315
2023
$3,210 (+10.4%)
$3,436 + $45,729
$49,165
2022
$2,909 (+5.2%)
$2,803 + $37,302
$40,105
2021
$2,766 (+32.7%)
$2,390 + $31,811
$34,201
2020
$2,085 (+0.7%)
$2,211 + $29,427
$31,638
2019
$2,070 (+2.4%)
$2,211 + $26,977
$29,188
2018
$2,022 (+1.9%)
$2,211 + $26,977
$29,188
2017
$1,985 (+2.9%)
$2,211 + $26,977
$29,188
2016
$1,929 (−21.1%)
$2,211 + $26,977
$29,188
2015
$2,444 (+3.1%)
$2,211 + $26,804
$29,015
2014
$2,371 (+28.6%)
$2,211 + $26,804
$29,015
2013
$1,844
$2,211 + $26,804
$29,015
*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
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jo Daviess County
APN
0650008000
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Rubber, Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: House
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,035
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
School District: Galena
Elementary School: Galena
Middle Or Junior School: Galena
High School: Galena
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Jo Daviess County
APN: 0650008000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
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Galena Elementary and Middle School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Galena High School
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