1008 4th St, Galena, IL 61036

Historic Galena miner's cottage on a wooded hillside right on the edge of town! Enjoy a short walk to downtown, Depot Park, or the Galena River Trail, or enjoy views of the old high school or fireworks from a distance in your fenced in yard. This home brings historic charm and character, while still allowing for comfort with central air and smart technology to manage temperature and lock remotely. With multiple levels to enjoy, this home is just enough. The lower level has been converted into a master bedroom with a dramatic rock accent wall, adjoining updated bathroom featuring a 4 ft x 5 ft walk in tile shower, double vessel sinks, and laundry room. Entering the sidewalk on the left of the house takes you to the cozy eat-in kitchen, light and bright living room with a balcony, a second bedroom, and a 0.25 bath (toilet only). 2021 updates include new interior paint, new breaker box, fresh landscaping, stained retaining wall.  New front deck in 2020. Rubber roof section was replaced 10 +/- years ago, shingle roof 7+/- years. City plows road & mows the hillside in front of the home. NEARBY ACTIVITIES: Downtown Galena: 19th-century downtown offering additional outdoor and indoor activities for tourists and locals alike. Kayak the Galena River, shop at over 100 downtown storefronts, take a trolley tour or attend one of the many events posted at visitgalena.org. Chestnut Mountain Resort: Downhill ski while overlooking the Mississippi river on the 19 ski trails and a 7-acre terrain park with rentals, lodging, and restaurants. Summertime activities include an alpine slide, zipline, mini-golf course, and Segway tours. ---------- PLEASE NOTE: Currently the City of Galena has a waiting list for vacation rental licenses and the Galena City Council has decided to limit the number of available licenses and has no current plans to increase that number in the near future. See the June 14th, 2021 city council meeting for more information.