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Description
Solid brick Cape Cod offering exceptional value and opportunity! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-story home features hardwood floors, a heated enclosed front porch, a full basement with an egress window, and a detached garage. Major mechanical updates include a newer roof, high-efficiency furnace, and central air (approx. 2020), providing a strong foundation for future improvements. The home is currently occupied, and personal belongings are present; buyers are encouraged to focus on the home's layout, structure, and long-term potential rather than contents. Prior photos reflect the home's condition before occupancy and highlight its true possibilities. With over 1,800 sq ft above grade, generous room sizes, and a level lot, this property offers excellent upside for investors or buyers looking to add sweat equity. Located in Galesburg, a historic and affordable community with strong rental demand, Knox College, a regional hospital, Amtrak service, and easy access to major roadways. Priced to sell and ideal for renovation, rental, or owner-occupied improvement. **Property is being sold AS-IS by A.I.F. **
Property Highlights
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Living Area SF: 1,812
Garage Size: 1
Built in 1938
High School: Galesburg High School
Middle School: Lombard Middle School
Brick Exterior
General Information
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Sqft: 1,812
County: Knox
High School: Galesburg High School
Listed By:
Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva
630-377-1855
MRED MLS
MLS ID: 12556232
Room Information
Enclosed Porch Heated: 14X8
Bedroom 2: 13X10
Bedroom 3: 25X12
Dining Room: 15X15
Kitchen: 12X11
Laundry: 13X7
Living Room: 19X13
Primary Bedroom: 13X10
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744 E Brooks Street, Galesburg, IL 61401.
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| Loan Type | 30 Year Fixed | FHA 30 Year Fixed | 15 Year Fixed |
| Purchase Price | $69,900 | $69,900 | $69,900 |
| Down Payment | $13,980 | $2,447 | $17,475 |
| Monthly Mortgage Amount | $326 | $395 | $425 |
| Taxes | $97 | $97 | $97 |
| Insurance | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| HOA/Dues/Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Monthly Mortage Insurance | $0 | $31 | $0 |
| Monthly Estimated Total | $523 | $623 | $622 |
About this area
About Galesburg
Galesburg, IL—home of the Railroad Days Festival and known for its rich American history—is a leisurely town with a population of about 29,000 (2024). The town integrates the celebration of its history into its future with its family-friendly festivals and historical gatherings. Events like the annual Railroad Days show reverence for the community’s past and a dedication to its continued vibrance. Many of the buildings in Galesburg are both on the historic registry and are currently in use. Galesburg has a thriving downtown area with unique restaurants and plenty of historic places to visit. The town also has cultivated a vibrant arts scene resulting in a bustling downtown.
If you are ready to start your home buying or selling journey, browse the latest real estate listings in Galesburg, IL. You can also contact us—we are here to help!
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