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Property Description
Home for sale, Galena, IL 61036. Historic Home for sale at 228 Poplar Avenue, Galena, IL 61036. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom miner'scottage offers a newly painted interior, freshly varnished wood floors, and painted decking, all completed in July-Aug. 2026. Seller isoffering $1500 towards carpet allowance for upstairs, so buyer can install their own style/taste after they purchase home. Laundry is located on the main level. Both of the bathrooms are tastefully updated. There is a driveway for off-street parking, along with a fenced-in yard in the rear of the home. The wooded deck leads off the kitchen area for additional outdoor living space. Seller is offering the new buyer a 14-month coverage Home Warranty Core Plan. Home is located on a quiet dead-end street, with a convenient location to shopping, dining, historic Main Street Galena, grocery stores, and the hospital. Dimensions are approximates and the aerial view shows estimated boundary lines and not a survey.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 228 Poplar Ave
General
- Price: $189,900
- Taxes: $2,717 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12740850
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Other
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Gravel, Off-Street, Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: Galena
- County: Jo Daviess
- Township: West Galena
- Driving Directions: Take Highway 20 from the east to Dodge St, turn left on Mars Avenue, go 2 blocks, turn left on Oak St, then it turns into Poplar Avenue, and the house is the 3rd home on the left.
School Information
- School District: 120
- Elem School District: 120
- Midd School District: 120
- High School District: 120
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Community
Structural Information
- Construction: Cement Siding
- Exterior Const.: Cement Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,100
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1910
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 47 x 100 x 47 x 100
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1910
- Tax Amount: $2,717
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Home Warranty
- Property ID: 22101053000000
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Schools
Schools serving 228 Poplar Ave
School District:Galena Unit School District 120
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Galena Primary School 219 Kelly Lane, Galena, IL 61036 | PK-4 | 0.5 mi |
Galena Middle School 1230 Franklin Street, Galena, IL 61036 | 5-8 | 0.7 mi |
Galena High School 1206 Franklin Street, Galena, IL 61036 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 228 Poplar Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,717
—
$38,068
11%
2025
$2,717
20%
$34,267
20%
2023
$2,257
—
$28,655
19%
2022
$2,257
18%
$24,179
9%
2021
$1,911
—
$22,275
8%
2021
$1,911
5%
$20,681
—
2020
$1,827
1%
$20,622
-3%
2019
$1,810
—
$21,218
3%
2018
$1,818
4%
$20,688
—
2017
$1,742
2%
$20,688
12%
2016
$1,704
11%
$18,533
—
2015
$1,535
—
$18,533
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Estimate the Cost
Estimate the Cost for 228 Poplar Ave
228 Poplar Avenue, Galena, IL 61036 (MLS# 12740850) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 228 Poplar Avenue is currently listed for $189,900 and was received on August 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 228 Poplar Avenue? 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.

