809 Franklin Street, Galena, IL 61036

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809 Franklin Street,Galena, IL 61036
$149,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 1,780 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: joan couris, jaimie banke
Office: keller williams thrive
MLS#:12541498
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$149,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$83.71

About this home

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.

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Home facts

  • Listing ID #:12541498
  • Added:53 day(s) ago
  • Updated:February 12, 2026 at 12:28 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:2
  • Total bathrooms:1
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Living area:1,780 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

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

Structure and exterior

  • Building area:1,780 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.43 Acres

Schools

  • High school:Galena High School
  • Middle school:Galena Middle School
  • Elementary school:Galena Primary School

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$149,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$83.71
  • Tax amount:$2,875 (2024)
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