Premier vacation rental offering, newly built in 2024 and thoughtfully designed to deliver a pinnacle guest experience in The Galena Territory! Welcome to Blue Ridge Reserve, a 3,000+ sq ft contemporary retreat licensed for short-term rental featuring 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, refined finishes, peaceful wooded surroundings, and one of the area’s most distinctive entertainment spaces: a state-of-the-art Golf Simulator/Theater/TV/Bar combo created for year-round enjoyment and flexible use. The bright and airy main-level great room showcases a central gallery-style living space centered around an electric fireplace, flowing into a custom dining table for ten crafted from an on-property elm tree and an efficient chef’s kitchen outfitted with gorgeous quartz counters, LG appliances, convection oven, refrigerator with multiple ice settings, and custom cabinetry. The layout includes two spacious primary suites (one on each level) with solid wood king beds and three additional bedrooms with dual twin bed configurations (six total twin beds), supported by four full bathrooms with sleek dual-sink vanities—three featuring rain shower heads and one with a bathtub—along with a convenient main level half bath. Prepare to be wowed as you retreat to the lower level to find an absolute haven of recreation and entertainment, where you are welcomed by the golf simulator/theater/bar room offering so many exciting amenities you may never want to leave! The custom simulator setup uniquely sunken below the periphery bar features Protee launch monitor technology, GSPro software, stunning 4K graphics, access to 1,200+ courses including many notable names, advanced swing analytics, and seamless conversion to a full theater experience with a massive 9’ x 15’ screen and high-fidelity surround sound, complemented by a wet bar with sink, beverage and wine fridge, glassware, and built-in charging stations, plus generous seating across sectional, bar, and general hangout areas. Go from playing golf one minute to loading your favorite streaming service the next to enjoy a full-on movie theater feel! Directly accessible just outside you will find an impressive 600+/- square foot covered rear patio anchored by a 7-person Bullfrog hot tub, dining area for eight, Blackstone grill, custom outdoor bag set each sited on their own concrete pad and warm and inviting fire pit, all overlooking tranquil forest views and abundant nature beyond, making this turn-key, premium vacation rental a rare opportunity for both personal enjoyment and investment potential. Additional amenities include fiber internet access, dual-zone HVAC with whole-home air circulation, a dedicated laundry room with high-capacity LG washer/dryer and accessories, sold tastefully furnished with many quality pieces sourced from Crate and Barrel. Just a short trip to Owners' Club with indoor pool, outdoor pool, fitness facility, game room, multi-sport gym, tennis courts and more, access to scenic Lake Galena, and miles of gorgeous trails. Fine and casual dining, 63 holes of golf, and spa facilities of Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa await just minutes away. Sold mostly furnished with some exclusions, and to be transferred via separate bill of sale.
Single-familyProperty Type
2024Year Built
1.17 acresLot Size
$330Price/Sq.Ft.
$117/moHOA Dues
Listed by DAMON HEIM• COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY
Highly desirable homesite lot available in Galena Territory Eagle Ridge! Situated on a cul-de-sac. Lot offers a gentle downslope from front to back ideal for walkout lower level home build. Strip of greenspace that cannot be developed borders the rear of the lot. Private lake, owners club, banquet hall, indoor & outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, spa, game room, indoor basketball court, tennis courts, trail system throughout Territory. 31 Miles of Walking/Hiking Trails, Lake Galena for boating/fishing on the 225-acre lake, equestrian center, Easy access [20 min drive to downtown/approx. 10 miles]. Wintertime allows for cross-country skiing and nearby Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort, Mississippi River & Shopping in historic Galena. The Galena Territory is a semi-private, 6800-acre private recreational and residential lake community located 6 miles outside the historic city of Galena in Northwest Illinois. The city of Galena is known for its beauty and historical roots. .....Annual Dues: $1230, Property Taxes for 2021' are $58.14...So little for so much!!! ....PRICED TO SELL .......
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA999922
Aug 6, 2021
Listing Removed
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NWIAR #194768
Mar 23, 2021
Sold
$1,500
$0/sq ft
Feb 22, 2021
Listed
$2,500
$1/sq ft
NWIAR #133412
Apr 12, 2019
Sold
$1,200
$0/sq ft
Feb 26, 2019
Listed
$1,400
$0/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 6, 2011
Sold
$18,500
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,174 (+8,209.6%)
$4,539 + $123,687
$128,226
2024
$74 (+4.9%)
$4,539 + $123,687
$128,226
2023
$71 (+14.0%)
$1,403
2022
$62 (+6.9%)
$1,226
2021
$58 (−45.9%)
$915
2020
$107 (+2.0%)
$849
2019
$105 (+0.7%)
$1,536
2018
$105 (+0.7%)
$1,510
2017
$104
$1,529
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Jo Daviess County
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Galena, IL • 61036
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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 5 Blue Ridge Ct
$950,563
$44K under list price of $995K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $395K to $778K.