Historic Brick
209 S Prospect Street Galena, IL 61036
209 S Prospect Street, Galena, IL, 61036
$850,000
For Sale
$850,000
MULTI_FAMILY - GALENA, IL
Property Size4,608 SF
Price / SF$184.46
Days on Market23
Property Features for 209 S Prospect Street
General Information
- Property type
- Residential Multi Family
- Property subtype
- Other
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 6
- Rooms
- Bedroom 6, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 6, Bathroom 4, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 5, Basement, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1
- Parking
- 1
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Sump Pump, Oven, Washer
- Standard status
- Active
- APN
- 2210058600
- Size
- 4,608 SF
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Tax Description
- To follow on deed at closing.
- Tax Annual Amount
- 9230
Utilities
- Heating system
- Electric (Heating), Steam, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hot Water(Heating)
- Cooling system
- Window Unit(s)
Building Details
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors in Building
- 2
- Number of units
- 2
- Roof type
- Shingle
Listing agency
COLDWELL BANKER NETWORK REALTY
(815) 777-6500
Listed by
DAMON HEIM · License #471000758
(815) 266-2427
Added: Jun 30 Updated: Jul 7 at 9:31AM Checked: Jul 22 at 4:06PM
MLS# 202604033
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This Federal-style brick duplex features Greek Revival influences and two separate, well-appointed residences. One side is licensed and operated as a City of Galena short-term rental with four-person occupancy and includes three bedrooms and three full baths, a kitchen, a spacious dining area for entertaining, and a living room centered around a cozy wood stove. That residence also offers a private paver patio and expansive windows framing the surrounding vistas. The adjoining residence is set up for owner occupancy or long-term rental use, with an updated kitchen, generous living room, dining area, three bedrooms, and three baths, plus an upper-level laundry/mudroom and private aggregate patio. Historic details throughout include original woodwork, period built-ins, wide-plank wood flooring, and decorative fireplaces, along with expansive covered front porch space.
The property sits high atop Quality Hill on Prospect Street, offering panoramic views described in the listing of the surrounding hills and countryside and sightlines that include Grant’s Home and Horseshoe Mound, as well as the lights of historic Main Street and the Park Avenue skyline. The home also includes separate attic spaces above each residence, individual basement/cellar areas, and an attached one-car open garage/carport with a pass-through storage shed that provides convenient rear access to both residences.
For tenants, buyers, or operators, the layout supports either multi-family flexibility or owner-occupied use paired with a separately functioning licensed vacation rental. The dual-residence configuration, multiple outdoor areas, and separate storage and lower-level spaces provide practical day-to-day separation while keeping both sides under one property ownership.
The property sits high atop Quality Hill on Prospect Street, offering panoramic views described in the listing of the surrounding hills and countryside and sightlines that include Grant’s Home and Horseshoe Mound, as well as the lights of historic Main Street and the Park Avenue skyline. The home also includes separate attic spaces above each residence, individual basement/cellar areas, and an attached one-car open garage/carport with a pass-through storage shed that provides convenient rear access to both residences.
For tenants, buyers, or operators, the layout supports either multi-family flexibility or owner-occupied use paired with a separately functioning licensed vacation rental. The dual-residence configuration, multiple outdoor areas, and separate storage and lower-level spaces provide practical day-to-day separation while keeping both sides under one property ownership.
Key Highlights
- Federal‑style brick duplex built in 1900 with shingle roof
- Over 4,500 SF across two residences with a mix of owner‑occupant and rental‑use flexibility
- One side is licensed and operating as a City of Galena short‑term rental (4‑person occupancy) with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Federal-style duplex with a City of Galena short-term rental license for four-person occupancy and flexible second-residence living.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 209 S Prospect Street Galena, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $850,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Federal‑style brick duplex built in 1900 with shingle roof; Over 4,500 SF across two residences with a mix of owner‑occupant and rental‑use flexibility; One side is licensed and operating as a City of Galena short‑term rental (4‑person occupancy) with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths
