Brick Home on acreage for sale, Galena, IL 61036. Three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, with detached garage, on 1.8 acres, for sale at 1953 N. Blackjack Rd, Galena, IL 61036. Looking for a home in the country? This home offers, 3 bedrooms on the upper level, 2 baths, a bath on each floor, 40’x24’ detached garage and a large flat front yard. There are two wooden decks, built on in 2017, one covered front and a side deck, great for additional outdoor living space and to enjoy the surroundings. Home has a metal roof. There is currently a vegetable garden area located in the front yard, for those that may like to garden and mature grape vines. The kitchen has a breakfast table area and a root cellar. This home could use your finishing touches, in the bedroom, living room & dining area. There is an outdoor wood burner that currently disconnected, but could be hooked back up, that services the house and the detached garage. This property is minutes from historic downtown Galena, where you can find shopping, dining and recreational activities. Home is being sold AS-IS, where is. Square footages are approximates, buyer should verify if desired. Aerial views are estimated boundary lines and NOT A SURVEY. There is some siding for the garage that will stay and some drywall and car siding that will be left for new buyer(s).
Sold for $185,000
$185,000
1953 N Blackjack Rd, Galena, IL 61036
3beds
1,197sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
1.8 Acres Lot
$190,900 Zestimate®
$155/sqft
$1,254 Estimated rent
Home value
$190,900
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 13, 2025 at 06:14pm
Listed by:
JACQUELINE DEBES 815-291-8285,
Re/Max Prime Properties
Bought with:
JACQUELINE DEBES, 471020297
Re/Max Prime Properties
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202501993
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 127.6
- Dimensions: 12.25 x 10.42
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 105.1
- Dimensions: 7.83 x 13.42
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 9 x 8
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 177.08
- Dimensions: 17 x 10.42
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 189.31
- Dimensions: 19.42 x 9.75
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 187.78
- Dimensions: 13.33 x 14.08
Heating
- Forced Air, Wood
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, LP Gas Tank Rented, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Basement Entrance,Partial,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,197
- Total interior livable area: 1,197 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,197
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Deck-Covered
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Country
Lot
- Size: 1.80 Acres
- Features: County Taxes, Rural
Details
- Parcel number: 0600015700
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone, Siding, Cedar
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Galena
- Subdivision: IL
Other
Other facts
- Price range: $185K - $185K
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Hard Surface Road
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2025 | Sold | $185,000-7.3%$155/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202501993 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2025 | Pending sale | $199,500$167/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202501993 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,500$167/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202501993 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $827 -2.2% | $42,080 +22.6% |
| 2023 | $846 -5.9% | $34,326 +17.3% |
| 2022 | $898 -1.9% | $29,273 +8.1% |
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Neighborhood: 61036
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Galena Primary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.1 mi
- NAGalena Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 7/10Galena High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Galena
- Middle: Galena
- High: Galena
- District: Galena
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Jo Daviess County
- Galena
- 61036
- 1953 N Blackjack Rd