This stately 4-5 bedroom, 2 full & 2 half bath brick Fair Acres home is ready for it's new owner! Beautiful entry foyer that opens to the bright & airy living room & formal dining room, both with new LVP flooring. The fully applianced kitchen has ample storage space, pantry & breakfast peninsula. Adjacent to the kitchen is the family room with gas log fireplace, luxurious paneled wall treatments & built-in shelving. Convenient main floor 1/2 bath & laundry room complete with washer, dryer & sink. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms, a renovated hall bath with a European floating vanity, dual sinks & tiled tub/shower, remote master suite and huge walk-in closet /5th bedroom. The spacious primary bedroom has a private full bath with dual vanities & walk-in shower. The primary bedroom has three closets - one with additional vanity area & a door to a huge walk-in closet/5th bedroom. In the finished basement you will find a large recreation room set up for tiered seating - a great movie room! Additionally there is a full wet bar with stone accented front, concrete counters, sink & drink refrigerator. There is an additional half bath & large storage room. 2 car att. garage. Relaxing backyard with playset & storage shed. Updates include LVP flooring, most new basement carpet, some light fixtures & faucets, paint, sump pump & battery backup & storm door. Central air recently went out- Seller to give a credit for new central air with acceptable offer. Call to schedule a private showing!
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
$112Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cassie Causey• CENTURY 21 Tucker Swanson
Contact: Office: 309-343-6121
Bought with Kayla Gunther• RE/MAX Traders Unlimited
Est. $2,695 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1861 Cornelia Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1045929
Oct 2, 2026
Sold
$340,000
$112/sq ft
Sep 3, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 19, 2026
Listed
$360,000
$118/sq ft
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1029910
Sep 30, 2024
Sold
$306,000
$101/sq ft
Aug 19, 2024
Contingent
—
Jul 26, 2024
Price Changed
$299,900
$99/sq ft
Jun 19, 2024
Listed
$315,000
$103/sq ft
+62
Designed with both quality and comfort in mind is your 4/5 bedroom, 2.5 bath home featuring entry to greet arriving guest and family, formal living room offering great space for entertaining, warm paint tones and crown molding all adjacent to formal dining room granting patio access for expanded outdoor entertaining. Light and bright dine-in kitchen is kissed with morning and afternoon sun which includes appliances, nice dish, and utensil storage with ample cupboards/cabinets, plus plenty of counter space making meal prep and baking a breeze. Main level convenience added with your laundry/mud room in addition to main floor powder room. Warm and comfortable family room features hardwood flooring, fireplace, built-in book shelving, coffered ceilings highlighted with crown molding, easy patio access, and open to kitchen making this one of many favorite gathering places in the home. Beautiful brick patio is designed for entertaining/relaxing while enjoying your spacious fenced and landscaped yard with access to home through three sets of French doors from kitchen, family room, and dining room. 2nd level features 4/5 bedrooms, hall bath, bedroom suite with private bath and pass-thru to adjacent bedroom converted to an extended dressing room or makes for a perfect nursery, sitting room, etc… Finished lower level offers the perfect getaway featuring additional space ideal for moving night, game day, or sleepovers equipped with... See Full Description Attached.
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #PA1201250
Jun 17, 2019
Sold
$280,000
$92/sq ft
Jan 24, 2019
Listed
$299,900
$99/sq ft
+30
Every space in this 5 bedroom home is updated and upgraded. Inviting circle drive welcomes you to this stately home. This property has been renovated from the ground up. Fresh and clean with tasteful finishes. New bathrooms, windows, roof and complete basement renovation featuring a home theater and wet bar area for entertaining. Main floor is spacious and bright, beautiful family room with gas fireplace. Upstairs are FIVE bedrooms with a master suite that opens into a dressing room (5th bedroom) There are too many improvements to list. Please see updates supplement. Surveillance on site.
RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA190397
Jun 17, 2019
Sold
$280,000
$92/sq ft
Jan 22, 2019
Listed
$299,900
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 22, 2011
Sold
$216,000
$71/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 17, 2006
Sold
$217,000
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,942 (−25.5%)
$12,880 + $101,250
$114,130
2023
$9,320 (+4.7%)
$12,160 + $95,600
$107,760
2022
$8,900 (+3.6%)
$11,770 + $92,560
$104,330
2021
$8,588 (−1.6%)
$11,770 + $88,140
$99,910
2020
$8,728 (+55.3%)
$11,100 + $83,150
$94,250
2019
$5,620 (+0.3%)
$10,880 + $51,500
$62,380
2018
$5,601 (+2.5%)
$10,560 + $51,820
$62,380
2017
$5,466 (−1.4%)
$10,250 + $50,310
$60,560
2016
$5,546 (+5.0%)
$10,250 + $50,310
$60,560
2015
$5,280 (+10.0%)
$10,100 + $49,570
$59,670
2013
$4,799
$10,100 + $47,110
$57,210
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.47 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,460
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Knox County
APN
9903178006
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Paved, Side Load Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 5
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathrooms (Half): 2
Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Area: 1280
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level
Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 2
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Area: 1134
Room 2 Type: Upper Level
Room 3 Information
Room 3 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 3 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 3 Type: Lower Level
Room 4 Information
Room 4 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 4 Half Bathrooms: 1
Room 4 Area: 630
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement
Room 5 Information
Room 5 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 5 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 5 Type: Additional Level
Room 6 Information
Room 6 Egress Window: Yes
Room 6 Flooring: Carpet
Room 6 Length: 12.11
Room 6 Level: Upper
Room 6 Type: Bedroom 1
Room 6 Width: 17.05
Room 7 Information
Room 7 Egress Window: Yes
Room 7 Flooring: Carpet
Room 7 Length: 12.08
Room 7 Level: Upper
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Width: 10.09
Room 8 Information
Room 8 Egress Window: Yes
Room 8 Flooring: Carpet
Room 8 Length: 11.08
Room 8 Level: Upper
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Width: 10.1
Room 9 Information
Room 9 Egress Window: Yes
Room 9 Flooring: Carpet
Room 9 Length: 9.1
Room 9 Level: Upper
Room 9 Type: Bedroom 4
Room 9 Width: 12.05
Room 10 Information
Room 10 Egress Window: Yes
Room 10 Flooring: Carpet
Room 10 Length: 14
Room 10 Level: Upper
Room 10 Type: Bedroom 5
Room 10 Width: 13.08
Room 11 Information
Room 11 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 11 Length: 19.05
Room 11 Level: Main
Room 11 Type: Living Room
Room 11 Width: 13.01
Room 12 Information
Room 12Flooring: Hardwood
Room 12 Length: 19.11
Room 12 Level: Main
Room 12 Type: Family Room
Room 12 Width: 12.07
Room 13 Information
Room 13 Flooring: Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 13 Length: 11.09
Room 13 Level: Main
Room 13 Type: Dining Room
Room 13 Width: 10.07
Room 14 Information
Room 14 Flooring: Tile
Room 14 Length: 10.07
Room 14 Level: Main
Room 14 Type: Kitchen
Room 14 Width: 11.1
Room 15 Information
Room 15 Flooring: Carpet
Room 15 Length: 29.03
Room 15 Level: Basement
Room 15 Type: Office
Room 15 Width: 11.09
Room 16 Information
Room 16 Flooring: Tile
Room 16 Length: 10.04
Room 16 Level: Main
Room 16 Type: Laundry
Room 16 Width: 6.04
Room 17 Information
Room 17 Flooring: Tile
Room 17 Description: Bar Area
Room 17 Length: 13.04
Room 17 Level: Basement
Room 17 Type: Additional Room
Room 17 Width: 15.06
Room 18 Information
Room 18 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 18 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 18 Type: Third Floor
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Gas Water Heater, Window Unit(s)
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement: Partially Finished
Interior Features
Bar,Wet Bar,Solid Surface Counter,Ceiling Fan(s),Radon Mitigation System
Tax Legal Description: FAIR ACRES NORTH LOTS 6 & 6A
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public Sewer, Public
Location
School Information
High School: Galesburg
Location Information
Directions: From W. Carl Sandburg Drive turn south on Christopher Drive and then south on Cornelia Road.Proceed to 1861 on the south side of the cul-de-sac.
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: Galesburg Northeast
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,460
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: Knox County
APN: 9903178006
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Other
Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Galesburg Northeast
Standard Status: Closed
Home Information
Living Area: 3044
Building Area Total: 2414
Levels: Two
Year Built: 1976
Around this home
Schools
Steele School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
Churchill Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
Galesburg High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
1/10
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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 104° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Galesburg, IL • 61401
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 25% for direct sun exposure in Galesburg. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.