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314 Gear StreetGALENA, IL 61036

Single Family · 3 Beds · 1 Full Bath · 1 Half Bath · 950 Sq. ft. | 0.57 Acres
$145,000 ACTIVE and AVAILABLE

314 Gear Street Overview

Time on Site:
4 days
Visits:
1

This is a two story, three bedroom, 1-1/2 bath single family residence located in the historic district of Galena. Recent renovations include an updated kitchen, bathrooms, recently installed boiler system, hardwood floors in the kitchen, half bath, and living room, carpeted stairway, and carpeted three bedrooms on the second floor. The home includes a laundry room on the first floor with washer and dryer hookups. It is internet and cable ready, comes partly furnished, and is move in ready. The home sits on a quiet residential street, a few minutes' walk to downtown Galena, restaurants, the Galena public library, canoeing facilities on the Galena River, and is a short drive to shopping, schools, art galleries, and entertainment. The residence includes a one-car garage and private driveway accessed directly from Gear Street. The substantial lot includes easy level street access and a back hill privacy, quiet, and lovely natural setting. The house was built by Galena Alderman Zephaniah Bell in 1847 and boasts an historic plaque in front of the home from the Galena Living History Alliance. This home sits in an ideal central, yet quiet, location and is perfect as a permanent residence or second home in a vibrant, historic town.

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314 Gear Street Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 950
  • Price/Sq.ft. $153
  • Lot 0.57 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association Fee: 0

School Information

  • Elementary School: Galena
  • Middle Or Junior School: Galena
  • High School: Galena

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1847

Location/Region

  • County Or Parish: Jo Daviess County

Tax Information

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2709
  • Tax Year: 2025

General Information

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Parcel Number: 2210027200
  • Property Sub Type: House
  • Property Type: HOUSE

Interior

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3

Building Interior

  • Above Grade Finished Area: 950
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0

General Information

  • Appliances: Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Cooktop
  • Cooling: Window Unit
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Hot Water/Steam,Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Other/None
  • Living Area: 950

Exterior

Lot Information

  • Lot Features: None
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.57
  • Water Source: City/Community

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Architectural Style: 2 Story
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Roof: Shingle,Rubber

General Information

  • Exterior Features: Laundry 1st Floor,Porch Covered,Porch Enclosed
  • Road Frontage Type: City/Town,Hard Surface Road
  • Sewer: City/Community

314 Gear Street Neighborhood

Community

61036 (GALENA) Demographics

57
Median Age
60
Population Density (per sq. mile)
47%
College Educated
$68,497
Estimated Median Income
2,502
Estimated Total Home Owners
726
Estimated Total Renters
78% / 22%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
2
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

Schools

School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.

314 Gear Street Monthly Cost

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* All calculations are estimates and provided by Reliance Network, for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary. ** Assumes 6.50% APR, 20% down payment, and conventional 30-year fixed rate first mortgage. Rates cited are for instructional purposes only; current rates are subject to change at any time without notice. You should not make any decisions based simply on the information provided. Additional required amounts such as taxes, insurance, homeowner association dues, assessments, mortgage insurance premiums, flood insurance or other such required payments should also be considered. Contact your mortgage company for current rates and additional information. Any mortgage broker or insurance agent that may appear is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or provided by the MLS.

314 Gear Street Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$428,318
Average List Price
$192
Average Price per Square Foot
25
Properties Sold
123
Average Days on Market
142
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

314 Gear Street History

Date Event Value Agent
6/25/2026Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance MLS Added to Database
June 25, 2026