Price Reduction
Address
228 Poplar Avenue, Galena, IL
Price
$ 184,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#12740850
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Price Change
- CountyJO DAVIESS
- CityGalena
- AreaGalena
- Zip61036
- Style
- Year Built1910
- Taxes$ 2717
- Price$ 184,000
- Bedrooms2
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1100
- Lot Size0.11 Acres
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
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's cottage offers a newly painted interior, freshly varnished wood floors, and painted decking, all completed in July-Aug. 2026. Seller isoffering $1500 towards a carpet allowance for upstairs, so the buyer can install their own style/taste after they purchase the 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. The 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, not a survey. Property being sold AS-IS.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Listed $189,900 |
| 9/21/2026 | 4$184,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 1100 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Natural Gas |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Possession | Closing |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Appliances | Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Construction Materials | Cement Siding |
| Year Built | 1910 |
| Electric | Circuit Breakers |
| Township | West Galena |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Not Applicable |
| County | Jo Daviess |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Total Rooms | 6 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | Price Change |
| 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. |
| City | Galena |
| High School District | 120 |
| MLS Area | Galena |
| Tax Annual Amount | 2717 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | 120 |
| Elementary School District | 120 |
| Property Type | Detached Single |
Interior Features
| Basement | Unfinished,Full,Walk-Out Access |
|---|---|
| Laundry Features | In Unit |
| Total Bedrooms | 2 |
| Room Type | Breakfast Room |
| LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
| Total Baths | 2 |
| Bedrooms Possible | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Other |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Gravel,Off Street,Yes,Owned |
| Water Source | Community |
| Total Parking | 1 |
| Lot Dimensions | 47x100x47x100 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.11 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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