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$149,000 Contingent

  • For Sale
  • Contingent
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,780 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 4 days ago
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Charming 2 bed, 1 bath Cape Cod on 2 lots just blocks from historic downtown Galena. Situated on almost a half-acre, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience with daily deer sightings and a tranquil, secluded atmosphere. The main level features hard wood flooring and offers a welcoming enclosed porch, dining room, spacious living room and kitchen with convenient main level laundry and full bath with updated vanity. Upstairs you'll find 2 generously sized bedroom. The full basement could be finished for additional living space. The second lot includes an outbuilding with access from Bostwick St, providing excellent storage. Whether you're drawn to this home's historic character, creative potential, or simply the charm of owning a piece of early Galena, this unique cottage invites you to preserve the past while shaping the future.

Full Property Details for 809 Franklin St

General

  • Price: $149,000
  • Taxes: $2,875 (2024)
  • Status: Contingent
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12541498
  • Updated: 1/12/2026
  • Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
  • Other Features: School Bus Service

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Yes

Location

  • Area: Galena
  • County: Jo Daviess
  • Township: West Galena
  • Driving Directions: Spring St to Franklin ST

School Information

  • School District: 120
  • Elem School District: 120
  • Midd School District: 120
  • High School District: 120
  • Elementary School: Galena Primary School
  • Middle School: Galena Middle School
  • High School: Galena High School
  • Private School: Galena High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Const.: Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Partial
  • Square Feet: 1,780
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.43
  • Lot Size Range: .25 to .49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 147 x 146 x 120 x 168

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Tax Amount: $2,875.38
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 22101208000000

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Schools serving 809 Franklin St

School District:Galena Unit School District 120
NameGradesDistance
Galena Primary School
219 Kelly Lane, Galena, IL 61036
PK-40.4 mi
Galena Middle School
1230 Franklin Street, Galena, IL 61036
5-80.5 mi
Galena High School
1206 Franklin Street, Galena, IL 61036
9-120.4 mi
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Price & Sales History for 809 Franklin St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
1/06/2026
Listed
$149,000
79.52%
MLS
12/10/2010
Sold
$83,000
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Tax History for 809 Franklin St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,928
-27%
$36,009
7%
2023
$2,658
—
$33,753
19%
2022
$2,658
18%
$28,481
9%
2021
$2,251
—
$26,238
8%
2021
$2,251
5%
$24,360
-7%
2020
$2,152
-6%
$26,182
-3%
2019
$2,298
—
$26,939
3%
2018
$2,308
4%
$26,266
—
2017
$2,211
2%
$26,266
-1%
2016
$2,163
-2%
$26,555
—
2015
$2,199
—
$26,555
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809 Franklin Street, Galena, IL 61036 (MLS# 12541498) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 809 Franklin Street is currently listed for $149,000 and was received on January 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 809 Franklin Street? 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.

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