Don't miss your opportunity to own this stately, two-story home featuring 6 bedrooms and 6.5 baths located in the heart of Galena! Built in 1848, with construction records dating back to 1845, this property offers a combination of the character and elegance of yesteryear with modern updates and convenience of today, all in an unbeatable location just a couple blocks from Historic Main Street, Galena Revel in the spaciousness and charm of a well-kept property, featuring large living and dining areas, six generously sized bedrooms each with its own nicely appointed private bath, high ceilings and gorgeous woodwork, two staircases including dramatic main stair and secondary rear stair. There is a separate office/den on the main floor, a game room/bonus room on the 2nd floor, ample laundry facilities, large kitchen with high-end electric stove and newer stainless-steel appliances, a butler's pantry with charming built-ins, an attached and heated two car garage space for vehicles or storage, and an expansive rear covered porch and gazebo overlooking serene gardens and offering gorgeous Galena city views. As this property previously operated as a bed and breakfast, two of the bedrooms currently serve as living quarters for the innkeepers, complete with a separate entrance, the two main floor bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a generously sized kitchen, and a living area that could easily be converted back to the original formal dining room, and access to laundry facilities and attached garage. This property is available as a lodging business with a Innkeeper requirement, or as a single-family home. Property previously operated as the Avery on Prospect Hill Guest House and carries a Small Inn license, much of the furniture and personal property are included as part of business to allow an easy transition. This property is available as a partially furnished single-family residence and would make a great home with plenty of room, tons of history, and an abundance of comfort. Truly an incredible property with lots of potential and flexibility in a fantastic location convenient to all the shopping, dining and festivities of Downtown Galena!
For sale
Price cut: $5.5K (4/1)
$469,500
606 S Prospect St, Galena, IL 61036
6beds
3,472sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1848
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$457,200 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
High ceilingsGenerously sized bedroomsStately two-story homeSerene gardensGorgeous galena city viewsLarge kitchenTwo staircases
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 01, 2025 at 01:51pm
Listed by:
DAMON HEIM 815-266-2427,
Coldwell Banker Network Realty
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202405074

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 213.15
- Dimensions: 17.17 x 12.42
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 149.05
- Dimensions: 14.08 x 10.58
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 161
- Dimensions: 14 x 11.5
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120.69
- Dimensions: 13.17 x 9.17
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 260.36
- Dimensions: 17.17 x 15.17
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 219.47
- Dimensions: 15.58 x 14.08
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 406.25
- Dimensions: 27.08 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Rented, Natural Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Book Cases Built In, Ceiling Fans/Remotes
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Partial,Basement Entrance
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,472
- Total interior livable area: 3,472 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,472
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Underground
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered
Lot
- Size: 5,227.2 Square Feet
- Features: City/Town
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo
- Parcel number: 2210026200
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bed & Breakfest
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding, Vinyl
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1848
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Galena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $135/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $485,085
- Annual tax amount: $12,262
- Price range: $469.5K - $469.5K
- Date on market: 9/9/2024
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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