$142,000

beds

bath

1,780

square ft

809 Franklin Street

Galena, Illinois 61036

Closed / MLS #12541498 / Single Family / Galena

Listing information updated 2/28/2026 at 6:03am

Charming 2 bed, 1 bath Cape Cod on 2 lots just blocks from historic downtown Galena. Situated on almost a half-acre, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience with daily deer sightings and a tranquil, secluded atmosphere. The main level features hard wood flooring and offers a welcoming enclosed porch, dining room, spacious living room and kitchen with convenient main level laundry and full bath with updated vanity. Upstairs you'll find 2 generously sized bedroom. The full basement could be finished for additional living space. The second lot includes an outbuilding with access from Bostwick St, providing excellent storage. Whether you're drawn to this home's historic character, creative potential, or simply the charm of owning a piece of early Galena, this unique cottage invites you to preserve the past while shaping the future.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

Unknown

Parking Type:

Yes

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,780

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.43

Internal Features:

1st Floor Full Bath

Room Information

Living Room:

20x14 - Main

Dining Room:

14x12 - Main

Kitchen:

10x14 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Enclosed Porch:

8x20 - Main Level

Laundry:

4x5 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$2,875

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

61036

City:

Galena

County:

Jo Daviess

Schools

School District(s):

120

Elementary School:

Galena Primary School

Middle School:

Galena Middle School

High School:

Galena High School

Exterior Type:

Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Partial

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

Unknown

Parking Type:

Yes

Parking Spaces:

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,780

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.43

Internal Features:

1st Floor Full Bath

Living Room:

20x14 - Main

Dining Room:

14x12 - Main

Kitchen:

10x14 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

12x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Enclosed Porch:

8x20 - Main Level

Laundry:

4x5 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$2,875

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

61036

City:

Galena

County:

Jo Daviess

School District(s):

120

Elementary School:

Galena Primary School

Middle School:

Galena Middle School

High School:

Galena High School

Listing Office: Keller Williams Thrive

Listing Office Phone: 847.241.2200

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