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Galena,IL 61036
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,489 sqft
Price per Sqft $130
MLS Listing ID 12410176
Style Cottage
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1840
Annual Tax Amount $4,767
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 10,018 Sqft
Lot Dimensions 100X100
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
**Historic Galena Offering - Two 1840s Miners' Cottages on a Spacious Lot** Situated on storied Division Street-once believed to mark the dividing line between the City of Galena and rural West Galena-this rare property includes two authentic miners' cottages dating back to the 1840s. Offered together, these homes sit on a generous 100' x 100' lot and offer a unique blend of preserved character, vintage charm, and outdoor space to roam or relax. The larger of the two cottages (891 sq. ft.) features steps leading to an inviting front porch, perfect for enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Inside, you'll find a cozy living room and alcove, kitchen, full bath, and two bedrooms-each brimming with historic touches. Most furnishings remain, including a grandfather clock, antique stove, armoires, vintage pictures, a table and chairs, and various historical mementos-offering a fully immersive experience. Former gas light fixtures converted to electric remain in the bedrooms, and the lift latch box locks of British origin are appropriate for this age dwellings. Check out the white window latches that came from the Anthony House in Chicago. A partial, unfinished basement adds storage or potential. A sidewalk from the kitchen leads to the second dwelling: a charming studio cottage with 598 sq. ft. of living space on the upper level includes a large gathering room with multiple closets and a full bath, while the main level features a spacious kitchen with ample cabinetry and pantry storage-all on a slab foundation with ground-level foyer entry. The grounds offer thoughtful features like an off-street parking pad, where remnants of rock are believed to have once supported a historic barn. A whimsical garden shed, purposely built to resemble a privy, was cleverly designed to deter "borrowing" of tools by curious passersby in the owner's absence. Whether you're drawn to its historic significance, creative potential, or simply the charm of owning a piece of early Galena, this unique dual-cottage property invites you to preserve the past while shaping the future.
Location
State IL
County Jo Daviess
Area Galena
Rooms
Basement Unfinished,Partial
Interior
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Equipment Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace N
Appliance Microwave,Refrigerator
Exterior
Community Features Street Paved
Building
Lot Description Other
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Building Description Wood Siding, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Wood Siding
New Construction false
Schools
School District 120 ,120, 120
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None