Looking for Main Level Living with No Steps? Take a look at this 3 bedroom ranch home offering light and bright living room, kitchen complete with appliances, laundry/mud room with access to fenced backyard area. Three bedrooms all situated within steps of the hall bathroom. Mechanical and storage room centrally located. Newer flooring throughout, aluminum exterior, windows and gutters 2025, roof 2011, concrete drive, plus attached 1.5-car attached garage perfect for easy delivery of groceries plus added security. Situated on corner lot and located next to the park! Call today and schedule an appointment to make this home yours!
Under contract
$120,000
1281 Russell Ave, Galesburg, IL 61401
3beds
1,181sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1963
-- sqft lot
$118,700 Zestimate®
$102/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Aluminum exteriorCorner lotKitchen complete with appliancesThree bedroomsNewer flooring throughout
- 12 days |
- 528 |
- 14 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 25, 2026 at 01:01pm
Listed by:
Thomas L Knapp Offc:309-344-5444,
RE/MAX Preferred Properties
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: CA1042448
Originating MLS: Capital Area Association of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13ft 1in x 12ft 0in
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15ft 0in x 7ft 11in
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 11ft 9in x 7ft 8in
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 12ft 6in x 11ft 11in
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 6ft 1in x 4ft 1in
Living room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18ft 11in x 15ft 9in
Main level
- Area: 1181
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range Hood, Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,181
- Total interior livable area: 1,181 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1.5
- Parking features: Attached, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1.5
Lot
- Dimensions: 137.8 x 67 x 127.2 x 70.2
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 9902476009
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Rolling Meadows
Location
- Region: Galesburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $102/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $69,060
- Annual tax amount: $2,135
- Date on market: 3/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 11 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$118,700
$113,000 - $125,000
$1,102/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Contingent | $120,000$102/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $120,000+120.2%$102/sqft |
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| 9/10/2012 | Sold | $54,500$46/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,136 +1% | $23,020 +3.3% |
| 2023 | $2,114 +8.7% | $22,280 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $1,946 +3.2% | $20,530 +6% |
| 2021 | $1,885 -1.6% | $19,370 |
| 2020 | $1,916 +1.2% | $19,370 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,893 +0.4% | $18,990 +0.1% |
| 2018 | $1,886 +17588.8% | $18,980 +3% |
| 2017 | $11 | $18,430 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $11 | $18,160 -1% |
| 2013 | $11 | $18,350 -11.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $20,790 -0.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $20,900 -1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $21,220 +3% |
| 2009 | -- | $20,600 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $20,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$814/mo
Principal & interest
$619
Property taxes
$195
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 61401
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Silas Willard Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Churchill Jr High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2 mi
- 2/10Galesburg High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Silas Willard
- Middle: Lombard
- High: Galesburg
Source: RMLS Alliance as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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