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Property Description
Schedule all showing through Showing-Time. Digital door code will be provided upon showing confirmation. This comfortable floor plan features a bedroom & bathroom on each of its levels with a Jo Daviess County Guest Accommodation License (JDCGAL) for Short Term Rental (STR - sleeps 8) and offers an open living room, dining area, kitchen with breakfast bar and a double-sided wood burning fireplace visible from all three areas. The main floor also features a bedroom, bathroom, screened in porch and deck overlooking the abundant hardwood trees and adjacent lot included in this wonderful getaway home with an STR. The upper level features a guest bedroom, guest bathroom, and a unique sleeping loft with home office capability (natural gas are available in area but not presently hooked up to home). The lower level has an additional guest bedroom, guest bathroom and generous family area for games (foosball anyone) or relaxation. The family room leads to a lower outdoor patio and wooded bliss. The yard offers a nice play area great for playing catch, frisbee, horseshoes or outdoor games complete with a hot tub and fire ring pit. This turnkey home is being sold furnished with just a few personal items excluded. Upgrades 2021-2023 include new lower-level carpeting, family room furnishings, water softener, all 6 windows in the living room replaced & dining area sliding doors. Please see the attached list of recent upgrades in from late 2023 to late 2025 in the Documents folder. 2 Briarwood Trail is being sold with the adjacent wooded lot (8 Belden School Lane) providing a wonderful woodland buffer for even more peace & privacy. The home is centrally located in The Galena Territory just under 2 miles from the main entrance with Highlands Restaurant, Country Store and The General Golf Course. Or, in the other direction, just a little over a mile to the Owners Club with indoor/outdoor pools, sports courts, fitness center, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, business center, 24/7 Security and much much more. For the outdoor enthusiasts the Galena Territory also offers, Lake Galena with trophy fishing, Shenandoah Horseback Riding Center, miles & miles of nature trails and some paved asphalt trails too. The annual dues, real estate taxes and acreage size reflect both properties. Currently renting through Vacation Rentals of Galena by A Great Escape & VRBO. Per Seller: Gross Rental Income in 2024 $47,713 & Gross Rental Income in 2025 $48,387. Here's your chance to own a great getaway home with a profitable short-term rental license and the enjoyment of all the amenities The Galena Territory has to offer... Owners Club, fitness center, indoor & outdoor pools, all sorts of sports courts (including pickleball), Lake Galena it's Marina and Lakeside Pavilion, Shenandoah Riding Center, Nature Trails, 24/7 Security and much more!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2 Briarwood Trail
General
- Price: $429,000
- HOA FEE: $234/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Yearly
- Taxes: $4,871 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: 2606
- MLS ID: 202600715
- Updated: 2/14/2026
- Added to Site: 9 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Book Cases Built In, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, LP Gas Tank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage Description: Asphalt
Location
- Area: Galena Territory
- Township: Guilford Township
- Subdivision: IL
School Information
- School District: River Ridge
- Elementary School: River Ridge
- Middle School: River Ridge
- High School: River Ridge
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Pool Access, Water Access, Clubhouse, Garbage
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Water Heater: LP Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: City/Community
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: 2 Story
- Exterior Const.: Siding, Wood
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full Exposure
- Roof: Shingle
- Square Feet: 2,048
- Year Built: 1991
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1
- Frontage: County/City Road, Hard Surface Road
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: City/Community
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $209.47
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
- Association Fee: $2,808
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Yearly
- Tax Amount: $4,871
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Legal Description: To follow on Deed at Closing
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Schools
Schools serving 2 Briarwood Trail
School District:River Ridge Community Unit School District 210
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
River Ridge Elementary School, Hanover, IL 4141 IL Route 84 S, Hanover, IL 61041 | PK-5 | 5.9 mi |
River Ridge Middle School, Hanover, IL 4141 IL Route 84 S, Hanover, IL 61041 | 6-8 | 5.9 mi |
River Ridge High School, Hanover, IL 4141 IL Route 84 S, Hanover, IL 61041 | 9-12 | 5.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2 Briarwood Trail
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/11/2026
Listed
$429,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2 Briarwood Trail
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,812
5%
$94,253
14%
2023
$4,586
—
$82,374
34%
2022
$4,586
21%
$61,473
8%
2021
$3,785
—
$57,009
2%
2021
$3,785
-1%
$56,041
2%
2020
$3,815
2%
$55,105
-1%
2019
$3,740
1%
$55,780
—
2018
$3,686
2%
$55,780
—
2017
$3,623
2%
$55,908
—
2016
$3,562
1%
$55,908
-6%
2015
$3,544
—
$59,620
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2 Briarwood Trail, Galena, IL 61036 (MLS# 202600715) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 2 Briarwood Trail is currently listed for $429,000 and was received on February 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 2 Briarwood Trail? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Galena? You can browse all Galena real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

