Step into a piece of Galena’s rich history with this meticulously maintained 3-bedroom brick home, built in 1840 and just minutes from downtown. Bursting with charm and character, this historic gem offers a bright and airy interior complemented by hardwood floors, a spacious kitchen with granite countertops and eat-at counter, a work out room or additional flex space just off the kitchen, and laundry conveniently located on the upper level, with the spacious bathroom upstairs. Outside, enjoy beautifully manicured flower gardens and tastefully designed retaining walls that are admired throughout the local community. Relax on the large covered front porch or take advantage of the attached 2-car garage and off-street parking. Thoughtfully updated with modern comforts including a new roof (2016), windows (2018), appliances (2016–2018), water heater (2018), boiler (2018), water softener (2018), shower (2019), half bath (2018), and garage door. This home is a rare blend of historic elegance and contemporary convenience.
For sale
$279,000
502 Dewey Ave, Galena, IL 61036
3beds
1,940sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1840
0.64 Acres Lot
$263,900 Zestimate®
$144/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick homeBeautifully manicured flower gardensBright and airy interiorTastefully designed retaining wallsLarge covered front porchOff-street parkingHardwood floors
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 02, 2025 at 04:26am
Listed by:
Rose Conlon,
Legacy Group Realtors Llc
Source: NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS®,MLS#: 202504615

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 204.36
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 13.1
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 145.7
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 9.4
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120.91
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 10.7
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 213.75
- Dimensions: 22.5 x 9.5
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 252.2
- Dimensions: 19.4 x 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 219.45
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 13.3
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Cooktop, Washer, Water Softener, Natural Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Granite Counters
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,940
- Total interior livable area: 1,940 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,940
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered
Lot
- Size: 0.64 Acres
- Features: Wooded, City/Town
Details
- Parcel number: 2210042000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick/Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1840
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: City/Community
- Water: City/Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: IL
Location
- Region: Galena
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $144/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $228,069
- Annual tax amount: $5,345
- Price range: $279K - $279K
- Date on market: 8/2/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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