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Off Market Sep 2023 for $125K

$189,742

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $832/mo

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1,856

sq ft

617 Ridge St, Galena, IL 61036

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Historic Brick Home for Sale, Galena, IL 61036. Brick home at 617 Ridge St, Galena, IL. This unique home is currently set up as 2 units, the original staircase is still in place, just closed off, if you chose to make it single family home. It is classed as a single-family residence, with medium density. If you choose to make it 2 unit, you will need to speak with the City of Galena to apply for special use permit and go through the zoning process. Home features three bedrooms, (1 one main level) 2 up with an additional tandem bedroom upstairs with the other bedrooms. This home has such potential, to bring it back to its glory. There is a shed on the property, DO NOT ENTER. Home and property are being sold AS-IS Where IS. Seller(executor) has not lived in the home( it is an estate). Square footages are approximates. Aerial is estimates, not a survey.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

$102Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Jackie Debes • Re/Max Prime Properties

Bought with Outside MLS • UNKNOWN OFFICE

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•Source:ECIMLS #147831

Redfin Estimate

$189,742

$65K since sold in September 2023$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 5.5% lower than the average sale price ($201K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$295,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,848 sq ft
322 Apache Ct, Galena, IL 61036
SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$160,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,650 sq ft
341 Gear St, Galena, IL 61036
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$180,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,620 sq ft
287 Gibson St, Benton, WI 53803
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$210,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,776 sq ft
748 Dewey Ave, Galena, IL 61036
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$190,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,869 sq ft
90 Park St, Benton, WI 53803
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$170,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,382 sq ft
202 N 6th St, Bellevue, IA 52031

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Market trends in 61036, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

94.4%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$300K

$18K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 15 HRS AGO
$419,000
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34 Harbor Dr, Galena, IL 61036
NEW 19 HRS AGO
$247,500
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OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 2PM
$1,199,000
5 beds4.5 baths4,451 sq ft
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Megan Burgmeier Pierce • Real Broker LLC
$350,000
4 beds3 baths2,537 sq ft
6899 N High Ridge Rd, Galena, IL 61036
$389,900
3 beds3.5 baths2,020 sq ft
5 Sundance Trl, Galena, IL 61036
$799,000
4 beds4 baths3,999 sq ft
5 Frontier Trl, Galena, IL 61036
$189,900
2 beds2 baths1,100 sq ft
228 Poplar Ave, Galena, IL 61036
$1,039,000
4 beds3 baths3,428 sq ft
57 Stony Pt, Galena, IL 61036
$585,000
4 beds3 baths2,681 sq ft
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$290,000
3 beds2 baths2,232 sq ft
618 Clinton St, Galena, IL 61036
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Sale history for 617 Ridge St

Date

Event

Price

ECIMLS #147831

Sep 15, 2023

Sold

$125,000

$67/sq ft

Aug 27, 2023

Pending

—

Aug 18, 2023

Listed

$145,000

$78/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11864809

Sep 6, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$125,000

$67/sq ft

Aug 27, 2023

Pending

—

Aug 18, 2023

Listed (Active)

$145,000

$78/sq ft

+15

Historic Brick Home for Sale, Galena, IL 61036. Brick home at 617 Ridge St, Galena, IL. This unique home is currently set up as 2 units, the original staircase is still in place, just closed off, if you chose to make it a single-family home. It is classed as a single-family residence, with medium density. If you choose to make it 2 units, you will need to speak with the City of Galena to apply for a special use permit and go through the zoning process. The home features three bedrooms, (1 one main level) 2 up with an additional tandem bedroom upstairs with the other bedrooms. This home has such potential, to bring it back to its glory. There is a shed on the property, DO NOT ENTER. Home and property are being sold AS-IS Where IS. The seller (executor) has not lived in the home( it is an estate). Square footages are approximates . Aerial is estimates, not a survey.

NWIAR #202304761

Sep 15, 2023

Sold

$125,000

$67/sq ft

Aug 27, 2023

Pending

—

Aug 18, 2023

Listed

$145,000

$78/sq ft

+15

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,226 (+4.4%)

$3,703 + $47,495

$51,198

2024

$3,091 (−4.9%)

$3,703 + $47,495

$51,198

2023

$3,252 (+14.9%)

$3,333 + $42,754

$46,087

2022

$2,829 (+7.2%)

$3,124 + $44,166

$47,290

2021

$2,639 (+6.2%)

$2,636 + $37,268

$39,904

2020

$2,484 (−7.2%)

$2,428 + $34,333

$36,761

2019

$2,678 (−1.0%)

$2,254 + $31,875

$34,129

2018

$2,705 (+4.9%)

$2,254 + $34,265

$36,519

2017

$2,579 (+2.2%)

$2,319 + $35,256

$37,575

2016

$2,523

$2,261 + $34,376

$36,637

2015

$2,525 (+3.0%)

$2,261 + $34,376

$36,637

2014

$2,452 (+1.9%)

$2,261 + $34,229

$36,490

2013

$2,406

$2,261 + $34,229

$36,490

Tax history for 617 Ridge St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,226 (+4.4%)

$3,703 + $47,495

$51,198

2024

$3,091 (−4.9%)

$3,703 + $47,495

$51,198

2023

$3,252 (+14.9%)

$3,333 + $42,754

$46,087

2022

$2,829 (+7.2%)

$3,124 + $44,166

$47,290

2021

$2,639 (+6.2%)

$2,636 + $37,268

$39,904

2020

$2,484 (−7.2%)

$2,428 + $34,333

$36,761

2019

$2,678 (−1.0%)

$2,254 + $31,875

$34,129

2018

$2,705 (+4.9%)

$2,254 + $34,265

$36,519

2017

$2,579 (+2.2%)

$2,319 + $35,256

$37,575

2016

$2,523

$2,261 + $34,376

$36,637

2015

$2,525 (+3.0%)

$2,261 + $34,376

$36,637

2014

$2,452 (+1.9%)

$2,261 + $34,229

$36,490

2013

$2,406

$2,261 + $34,229

$36,490

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Jo Daviess County

APN

2210109310

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Property details

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Interior Features
Appliances: None
Fireplace Features: None

Room Information
Laundry Features: None
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: None
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,856
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Stone

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SINGLE FAMILY - DETACHED

Lot Information
Lot Size : 0.18
Lot Size Dimensions: .18
Lot Size Area: 0.18
Zoning: residential

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School: Galena
Middle Or Junior School: Galena Middle School
High School: Galena High School

Location Information
Subdivision Name: Galena

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Jo Daviess County
APN: 2210109310

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Galena Elementary and Middle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Galena High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

4/10

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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

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° 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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Galena, IL • 61036

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Estimated sale price

$181,000 – $219,000

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Home values near 617 Ridge St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
627 Ridge Street, Galena, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 900 Sq. Ft.	$129,518
621 Ridge Street, Galena, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1424 Sq. Ft.	$188,187

Address	Redfin Estimate
604 Ridge Street, Galena, IL 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2069 Sq. Ft.	—
209 S Oak Street, Galena, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 3186 Sq. Ft.	$242,748

Address	Redfin Estimate
622 Ridge Street, Galena, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$120,917
205 S Oak Street, Galena, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1792 Sq. Ft.	$241,368

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