228 Poplar Avenue

Galena, IL
$ 184,000 Beds 2 Baths 2 Sq 1,100
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Home for sale, Galena, IL 61036. Historic Home for sale at 228 Poplar Avenue, Galena, IL 61036. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom miner's cottage offers a newly painted interior, freshly varnished wood floors, and painted decking, all completed in July-Aug. 2026. Seller isoffering $1500 towards a carpet allowance for upstairs, so the buyer can install their own style/taste after they purchase the home. Laundry is located on the main level. Both of the bathrooms are tastefully updated. There is a driveway for off-street parking, along with a fenced-in yard in the rear of the home. The wooded deck leads off the kitchen area for additional outdoor living space. Seller is offering the new buyer a 14-month coverage Home Warranty Core Plan. The home is located on a quiet dead-end street, with a convenient location to shopping, dining, historic Main Street Galena, grocery stores, and the hospital. Dimensions are approximates and the aerial view shows estimated boundary lines, not a survey. Property being sold AS-IS.

Price Change

  • Price
  • $ 184,000
  • City
  • Galena
  • Bedrooms
  • 2
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • JO DAVIESS
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Galena
  • Lot Size
  • 0.11 Acres
  • Zip
  • 61036
  • Sqr Footage
  • 1,100
  • Year Built
  • 1910
  • Taxes
  • $ 2717
  • Style
  • MLS#
  • 12740850
Listed By: RE/MAX Prime Properties
Data Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Features

General

Living Area 1100
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Roof Asphalt
Appliances Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
Association Fee Includes None
Construction Materials Cement Siding
Year Built 1910
Electric Circuit Breakers
Township West Galena
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Jo Daviess
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Total Rooms 6
Full Baths 2
Status Price Change
Directions Take Highway 20 from the east to Dodge St,turn left on Mars Avenue,go 2 blocks,turn left on Oak St,then it turns into Poplar Avenue,and the house is the 3rd home on the left.
City Galena
High School District 120
MLS Area Galena
Tax Annual Amount 2717
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 120
Elementary School District 120
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Basement Unfinished,Full,Walk-Out Access
Laundry Features In Unit
Total Bedrooms 2
Room Type Breakfast Room
LivingAreaSource Estimated
Total Baths 2
Bedrooms Possible 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Other
Parking Features Gravel,Off Street,Yes,Owned
Water Source Community
Total Parking 1
Lot Dimensions 47x100x47x100
Lot Size Acres 0.11
Waterfront Y/N No

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Affordability Calculator

$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Chicago, IL office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

Elementary School Unknown Elementary School
Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

8/25/2026 Listed $189,900
9/21/2026 4% - $184,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 61036

Price
AVG $370K
$180K
Taxes
AVG $3,832
$2,717
Year Built
AVG 1969
1910
Visits
AVG 17
4
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228 Poplar Avenue Galena, IL is a Single Family Home for sale at $184000 with 1100 sqft and a lot size of 0.11 Acres Acre(s). 228 Poplar Avenue Galena has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1910. The property's zip code is 61036 which is in Galena, IL

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