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756 S Academy St, Galesburg, IL, 61401

$69,900

Home List Price

$830*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,300 SqFt
$54/SqFt
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756 S Academy St, Galesburg$69,900

Buyer Closing Credits

$830*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingAttached, Paved
Attached Garage2 spaces
Year Built1896
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Central
BasementYes
MLS #CA1031459
StatusActive

About 756 S Academy St

Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home one block away from the Knox College campus. While this home will require some updates and repairs, one outstanding feature of the property is its huge, fenced-in backyard. With a shed for additional storage, this yard is a blank canvas for your outdoor entertainment area and patio designs. The yard has ample space to accommodate even larger-scale gardening aspirations. A paved driveway leads to a spacious 2.5-car garage which offers plenty of room for vehicles, toys, or a workshop. A notable accessibility feature is an extended wheelchair ramp that leads from the driveway to the front door. The basement area has roomy potential for developing a laundry room, a bar area, or a game room. This charming home is ready to be customized - don't miss the opportunity to make it yours!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: One and Half Story
  • Year Built: 1896
  • Living Area: 1,300 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: exp Realty, LLC
  • Listing Agent: Randy Wilson

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Paved

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Level

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Central

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Galesburg High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Lombard Jr High School, Public District Grades 6-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: W. Main St. to S. Academy St. to property

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $69,900
  • Price Per SqFt: $54/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $199
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Galesburg, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$98.4K

Med. Price/SqFt

$76

Avg. Days On Market

34

# of Sold Homes

33

756 S Academy St vs Galesburg

69 DAYS ON ROCKET

+35 Days

$69,900

-$28.5K Less

$54/SqFt

-$23 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $28.5K less than the Median Sold Price and $23/SqFt less than other homes in Galesburg, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: RMLSA
  • MLS Number: #CA1031459

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: exp Realty, LLC
  • Listing Agent: Randy Wilson

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$199$14,550
2019$200$14,260
2018$199$14,260
2017$201$13,840

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Lombard Jr High School

  • 1220 E Knox St

  • 1.31 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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2
/10

  • Galesburg High School

  • 1135 W Fremont St

  • 1.87 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $38,879. Residents of Galesburg, IL typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 756 S Academy St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 756 S Academy St property is $69,900.

What type of property is this?

The property 756 S Academy St is a house located in Galesburg, Illinois, 61401.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 756 S Academy St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 756 S Academy St are:
Lombard Jr High School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Galesburg High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $199 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 756 S Academy St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 756 S Academy St is 1,300 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 756 S Academy St is 1896.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Knox County›Galesburg›61401›756 S Academy St

This home is located at 756 S Academy St in Galesburg, IL and zip code 61401. This 1,300 square foot home was built in 1896. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 27, 2024 and is currently priced at $69,900.

While more than 6 listings in Galesburg, IL in October 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 8 listings sold at asking price, and more than 19 were sold below. The number of listings in Galesburg, IL increased by 6.9% between September 2024 and October 2024. While the average time on the market in October 2024 was 34 days, the median list price was $98,427.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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