OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2023 for $225K

$230,316

•

1,092

sq ft

553 Old Post Rd, Galesburg, IL 61401

About this home

355 Old Post Road, Galesburg - A Little Piece of Heaven with a Slice of Country is Your14.1 acre Parcel Offering Timber, Tillable, Stocked Pond, and a Home! Charming country home features living room with fireplace, sitting room, eat-in kitchen including appliances, main level laundry, bedroom, and bathroom. 2nd level includes 2 additional bedrooms. Attached 2.5-car garage is connected by mud room and three season room. Asphalt circular drive is perfect for guest parking. Three outbuildings provide space for tools, mowers, fishing tackle, etc… 14 acre tract includes 2+ acres of tillable, 7.50 acres of timber, remaining acreage consists of pond, recreation and home site. Picnic area and paths cut for enjoying hunting, fishing, swimming, hiking, wildlife and nature. The properties east boundary line is bordered by a creek in addition to cover of timber and the pond creates a haven for every type of wildlife. Load up your critters and come on out. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity for country living, call today! Home being sold As-Is.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

14.1 acresLot Size

$211Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Thomas Knapp • RE/MAX Preferred Properties

Bought with • Townsell Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:RMLSA as Distributed by MLS Grid #CA1022371

Redfin Estimate

$230,316

$5,316 since sold in July 2023$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 167.9% higher than the average sale price ($86K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$130,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,453 sq ft
964 Pine St, Galesburg, IL 61401
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$83,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,004 sq ft
253 Day St, Galesburg, IL 61401
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$50,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,491 sq ft
30 N Soangetaha Rd, Galesburg, IL 61401
SOLD MAY 6, 2026
$124,900
D
3 beds2 baths982 sq ft
2134 Newcomer Dr, Galesburg, IL 61401
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$28,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,098 sq ft
547 E South St, Galesburg, IL 61401
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
52 Silver St, Galesburg, IL 61401
$100,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,040 sq ft
52 Silver St, Galesburg, IL 61401

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Market trends in 61401, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.2%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$120K

$52 MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

120

5 MoM

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NEW 26 HRS AGO
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$139,900
3 beds3 baths2,536 sq ft
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$249,900
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$134,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,521 sq ft
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COMING SOON
$405,000
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$79,900
3 beds1 bath1,080 sq ft
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FOR SALE BY OWNER
$174,900
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$90,000
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Sale history for 553 Old Post Rd

Tax history for 553 Old Post Rd

*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

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.82 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

728

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Knox County

APN

925400001

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Guest Parking, Paved

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms (Total): 3

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms (Full): 1
Bathrooms (Half): 0

Room 1 Information
Room 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
Room 1 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 1 Area: 728
Room 1 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 1 Type: Main Level

Room 2 Information
Room 2 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 2 Area: 364
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: 0
Room 4 Area Units: Feet.Inches
Room 4 Type: Basement Level

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 Type: Bedroom 1

Room 7 Information
Room 7 Type: Bedroom 2

Room 8 Information
Room 8 Type: Bedroom 3

Room 9 Information
Room 9 Type: Living Room

Room 10 Information
Room 10 Type: Kitchen

Room 11 Information
Room 11 Type: Den/Office

Room 12 Information
Room 12 Full Bathrooms: 0
Room 12 Half Bathrooms: 0
Room 12 Type: Third Floor

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas, Propane, Forced Air, Gas Water Heater, Window Unit(s)

Room Information
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial, Unfinished

Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
Fireplaces Total: 1

Exterior

Property Type
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Exterior Features
Pond, Porch/3-Season, Shed(s)
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Features: Creek, Pond/Lake, Level, Pasture, Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 14.1
Lot Size Dimensions: 14.1 acres

Building Information
Is New Construction: No
Building Area Total: 1092

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: 431.82
Tax Legal Description: .82 A IN SW COR N OF RD W 1/2 SE S25 T11 R1 & see agent remarks for Legal Description on 2nd parcel.

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well, Septic System

Location

School Information
Elementary School: King
High School: Galesburg
Middle Or Junior School: Lombard

Location Information
Directions: From Galesburg, take S. Farnham Street (Knox Road 500 E) South and then turn W on Old Post Road (Knox 217) and proceed to 553 on the north side of the road.
Subdivision Name: None
MLS Area Minor: Remainder Knox County

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 728
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Knox County
APN: 925400001

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Listing Information
MLS Area Minor: Remainder Knox County
Standard Status: Closed

Home Information
Living Area: 1092
Building Area Total: 1092
Year Built: 1900

Information for Agents
Attribution Contact: Offc: 309-344-5444

Around this home

Schools

King School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.8mi

4/10

Churchill Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi

4/10

Galesburg High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi

1/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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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Galesburg, IL • 61401

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Estimated sale price

$219,000 – $265,000

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Home values near 553 Old Post Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
607 Old Post Road, Galesburg, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1228 Sq. Ft.	$138,402

Address	Redfin Estimate
1350 Knox Road 600 East, Galesburg, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 920 Sq. Ft.	$186,176

Address	Redfin Estimate
1358 Knox Road 600 East, Galesburg, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1562 Sq. Ft.	$208,134

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