Welcome to 405 West Wachter, a home you'll fall in love with from the moment you see it. The home, featuring stone pillars and facade, has a blacktop driveway leading to a beautiful front porch overlooking the neighboring 86-acre farm to the North. The property has been professionally landscaped with a backyard that offers a sunny gentle slope for fun, games, gardening and relaxation around the fire ring pit. All overlooking the adjoining 20+ acre greenspace to the South with one of the many Galena Territory Nature Trails (the Brodrecht Home Farm Loop). Just inside the front door you'll be greeted with the beauty of the hardwood floors (throughout the living/dining/kitchen and hallway), long distant views, a full masonry stone wood burning fireplace in the living area, generous dining area and kitchen with granite countertops and a pantry. The long views enhance from the screened in porch and rear deck with unobstructed distant views. The main floor also offers not just the large master en-suite with whirlpool bath, dual vanities and walk-in-closet but two additional guest bedrooms, guest bath and laundry all on the main floor. A true single level living main floor plan complete with a two-car attached garage. Descend to the lower level and you'll find an expansive family room with a second full masonry custom stone wood burning fireplace, bar and walkout to the awaiting patio and yard. Completing this lower level is a large fourth bedroom or home office with large windows to admire that backyard view, a full bath and large storage room. Come see this rare opportunity with 3 main floor bedrooms today! On 6/8/22 a new 1,500-gallon septic tank was installed. Offered for sale furnished with some exclusions.
For sale
$424,500
405 W Wachter Rd, Galena, IL 61036
4beds
2,446sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
0.77 Acres Lot
$406,600 Zestimate®
$174/sqft
$117/mo HOA
What's special
Long distant viewsFire ring pitUnobstructed distant viewsLarge windowsExpansive family roomBlacktop drivewaySunny gentle slope
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 20, 2025 at 06:40am
Listed by:
Peter Brennan 815-238-2878,
Coldwell Banker Network Realty
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202506549
Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 182.5
- Dimensions: 15 x 12.17
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 102.5
- Dimensions: 10.25 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 102.5
- Dimensions: 10.25 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 208.25
- Dimensions: 17 x 12.25
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 165.09
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 14.11
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 595.17
- Dimensions: 25.42 x 23.42
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 106.67
- Dimensions: 10.67 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 238.67
- Dimensions: 16 x 14.92
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, LP Gas Tank, LP Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Great Room, Dry Bar, Granite Counters
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Basement Entrance,Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fire-Pit/Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,446
- Total interior livable area: 2,446 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,438
- Finished area below ground: 1,008
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered, Screened
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Country, Panorama
Lot
- Size: 0.77 Acres
- Features: Greenway Access
Details
- Parcel number: 0810404300
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone, Cedar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1993
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Pool Access, Water Access, Clubhouse
- HOA fee: $1,404 annually
Location
- Region: Galena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $174/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $336,114
- Annual tax amount: $5,720
- Price range: $424.5K - $424.5K
- Date on market: 10/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 67 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Hard Surface Road
Estimated market value
$406,600
$386,000 - $427,000
$2,957/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $424,500+17.9%$174/sqft |
Source:  NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202506549 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2022 | Sold | $360,000+0.3%$147/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202202696 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2022 | Pending sale | $359,000$147/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202202696 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2022 | Listed for sale | $359,000$147/sqft |
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS® #202202696 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,720 +4.9% | $112,038 +14.4% |
| 2023 | $5,451 +25.5% | $97,919 +34% |
| 2022 | $4,345 +5.9% | $73,074 +7.8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,934/mo
Principal & interest
$2052
Property taxes
$616
Other costs
$266
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61036
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10River Ridge Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6 mi
- 10/10River Ridge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6 mi
- 6/10River Ridge High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: River Ridge
- Middle: River Ridge
- High: River Ridge
- District: River Ridge
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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