Beautiful, bright, and sunny. Very clean, like new, modern, but rustic log home. Surrounded by trees, the Galena Territory trail system is right outside your door. A refreshing outdoor hike or short drive and you???re are at Lake Galena Marina where you can boat, fish, play tennis and pickle ball or simply have a picnic. Back at the home, enjoy an exceptional living area with panoramic views and vaulted wood clad ceilings. There???s plenty of room for family and friends with 3 bedrooms with 3 ?? updated bathrooms and a family room on each level. An expansive outdoor deck and newly screened in porch allow comfortable outdoor relaxation. There have been many recent improvements to this beautiful home. A new composite front porch and back deck were added in 2018. Fresh paint on the outside and throughout the home with new carpeting in the Master bedroom were all completed in 2020. A new rock wall in front and landscaping improvements were made in 2019.
Single-familyProperty Type
0.51 acresLot Size
$209Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by KELLY LAZORE• CHOICE REALTY
Bought with Peter Brennan• COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY
Beautiful, very clean, like new, modern but rustic log home. Surrounded by trees; pines, birch, fir and many more. The trail system is right outside your door and a short distance to the lake and marina. Exceptional Panoramic views. Vaulted wood clad ceilings. A great place for family and friends to gather because each bedroom has its own private bathroom and there is also a half bath on the main level. In addition, there is an outdoor deck with exceptional views and a screened in porch. A very warm and inviting home that is great for entertaining. Sale subject to GTA document transfer fee.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,995 (+6.2%)
$1,978 + $101,768
$103,746
2024
$4,702 (+4.9%)
$1,978 + $101,768
$103,746
2023
$4,482 (+14.0%)
$1,223 + $87,571
$88,794
2022
$3,933 (+6.9%)
$1,069 + $76,535
$77,604
2021
$3,677 (−0.1%)
$798 + $57,116
$57,914
2020
$3,682 (+1.9%)
$740 + $52,969
$53,709
2019
$3,612 (+1.5%)
$669 + $51,978
$52,647
2018
$3,560 (+0.7%)
$658 + $51,109
$51,767
2017
$3,536 (+1.5%)
$666 + $51,345
$52,011
2016
$3,484 (+1.2%)
$4,166 + $47,833
$51,999
2015
$3,442 (−1.1%)
$4,166 + $47,833
$51,999
2014
$3,480 (−1.0%)
$4,385 + $50,346
$54,731
2013
$3,516
$4,443 + $51,009
$55,452
Tax history for 5 Lake Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,995 (+6.2%)
$1,978 + $101,768
$103,746
2024
$4,702 (+4.9%)
$1,978 + $101,768
$103,746
2023
$4,482 (+14.0%)
$1,223 + $87,571
$88,794
2022
$3,933 (+6.9%)
$1,069 + $76,535
$77,604
2021
$3,677 (−0.1%)
$798 + $57,116
$57,914
2020
$3,682 (+1.9%)
$740 + $52,969
$53,709
2019
$3,612 (+1.5%)
$669 + $51,978
$52,647
2018
$3,560 (+0.7%)
$658 + $51,109
$51,767
2017
$3,536 (+1.5%)
$666 + $51,345
$52,011
2016
$3,484 (+1.2%)
$4,166 + $47,833
$51,999
2015
$3,442 (−1.1%)
$4,166 + $47,833
$51,999
2014
$3,480 (−1.0%)
$4,385 + $50,346
$54,731
2013
$3,516
$4,443 + $51,009
$55,452
*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
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Jo Daviess County
APN
0820213100
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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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 15, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Propane
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 880
Construction Materials: Log
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: 0.51
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,612
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $1,137
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $94.75
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: 0.51 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Jo Daviess County
APN: 0820213100
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 15, 2026
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Scales Mound Elementary School
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