474 Knox Highway 26

Galesburg, IL 61401

$275,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,860 Sq. Ft.
$96 / Sq. Ft.
2,860
Sq. Ft.
$96
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Spacious 4 BDRM 2 BA 2 1/2 BA Home on 2.35 Acres nestled next to Lake Bracken Country Club. This beauty sets back from the main road with woods and wildlife galore in the backyard. Beautiful hardwood floors are found in the kitchen and the bedrooms along with the office on the main floor. Main floor offers an updated kitchen with oak cabinets , Corian countertops with large island and handy pantry. Family room with wood burning FP, a formal dining room and separate living room. Take the wide wood...Spacious 4 BDRM 2 BA 2 1/2 BA Home on 2.35 Acres nestled next to Lake Bracken Country Club. This beauty sets back from the main road with woods and wildlife galore in the backyard. Beautiful hardwood floors are found in the kitchen and the bedrooms along with the office on the main floor. Main floor offers an updated kitchen with oak cabinets , Corian countertops with large island and handy pantry. Family room with wood burning FP, a formal dining room and separate living room. Take the wide wood stairwell up to the four bedrooms. The Master bedroom has it's own Master bath. Another bathroom serves the other 3 bedrooms. The lower level basement is partially finished with a walkout sliding door. Basement has a nice storage area which is adjacent to a large mechanical & storage room. Property offers (2) 2 car garages and will hold plenty of vehicles, lawn mowers, 4x4s,golf carts etc. A 50"Cub Cadet mower is included in the sale price! Amenities include, a generator, a steel granite roof with transferrable lifetime warranty, a gutter guard with transferrable warranty, tankless water heater ,a huge composite deck & newer double pane vinyl windows. The Lake Bracken golf course is 50 yards away! The Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Pool & Lake just a few minutes away in a golf cart. LBCC membership is NOT required but obviously, available. This prestigious home and property is move in ready!
  1. Listed by Zack Thiel • RE/MAX Preferred Properties • Offc: 309-344-5444

Property Details for 474 Knox Highway 26

Architectural Style
Two Story
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 10/13/2023 03:01 PM

Property Details for 474 Knox Highway 26

StatusSold
MLS #CA1023332
Days on Market61
Taxes$5,315 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1970
Lot Size2.35 AC / 102,300 SF
CountyKnox County

Location

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Sold By Western Illinois Realty LLC

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Building Information for 474 Knox Highway 26

Stories-Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size2.35 AC / 102,300 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,884 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,441

Property Taxes

$443

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 474 Knox Highway 26

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Galesburg
  • County Or Parish: Knox
  • Directions: Take South Seminary towards lake Bracken. Home will be on East side HWY 26 before mailboxes.
  • Latitude: 40.869662
  • Longitude: -90.356439
  • MLSArea Minor: Lake Bracken
  • Postal Code: 61401
  • State Or Province: IL
  • Water Body Name: Lake Bracken
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 13-11-200-003
  • Mandatory Annual Fee: No
  • Mandatory Monthly Fee: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,315
  • Tax Legal Description: WHITE OAKS S D OF S 20 RDS OF W 40 RODS OF W 1/2 OF N 60 A W 1/2 NE S11 T10 R1 LOT 1
  • Tax Year: 2021
School Information
  • Elementary School: King
  • High School: Galesburg
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lombard
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Guest Parking, Parking Pad, Paved
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 2
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2348.0
  • Living Area: 2860.0
  • Lot Features: Golf Course View, Level, Ravine, Sloped, Wooded
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 165x620
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Legal Description
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Green Energy Efficient: Energy Star Appliances
Utilities
  • Water Source: Private Well, Septic System, Sump Pump
  • Utilities On: Yes
  • Utility Company: Ameren
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Replacement Windows
  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction Materials: Block, Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Finished, Partially Finished, Walk Out
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Electric, Gas, Forced Air, Central Air, Whole House Fan, Generator
  • Interior Features: Blinds, Cable Available, Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener(s), High Speed Internet, Solid Surface Counter
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1396.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 2
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 952.0
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 1
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 1
  • Room Area: 512.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Basement Level
Room 5
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 16.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 13.5
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 13.5
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 13.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 9
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 10
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 11
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 12
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Formal Dining Room
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 13
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 14
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 12.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den/Office
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 15
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Third Floor
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 474 Knox Highway 26

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 10, 2023

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1023332

$275,000—
Oct 6, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1520996547

$275,000

+1.9% / yr

Sep 8, 2023

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1023332

—
Jul 10, 2023

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1023332

$299,000—
Jul 9, 2023

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1023332

$320,000—
Nov 4, 2005

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA9797

$195,000—
Oct 19, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #575763481

$195,000—
Sep 17, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #575763480

$195,000—
Aug 24, 2005

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA9797

—
Aug 24, 2005

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA9797

$195,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/10/2023

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1023332

$275,000
10/06/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1520996547

$275,000

+1.9% / yr

09/08/2023

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1023332

—
07/10/2023

Price Change

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1023332

$299,000
07/09/2023

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA1023332

$320,000
11/04/2005

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA9797

$195,000
10/19/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #575763481

$195,000
09/17/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #575763480

$195,000
08/24/2005

Pending

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA9797

—
08/24/2005

Listed (Active)

RMLS ALLIANCE #CA9797

$195,000

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Public Records for 474 Knox Highway 26

Taxable ValueLand$19,940Additions$79,930Total$99,870
Tax Record2024$6,773 ($564 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,700 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,700 SqFtStories2Lot Size102,366 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970CountyKNOXAPN13-11-200-003

Schools near 474 Knox Highway 26

This home is within Galesburg Community Unit School District 205.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
King School
PublicK to 4

Lombard Middle School
Public5 to 6

Churchill Jr High School
Public7 to 8

Galesburg High School
Public7 to 12

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