Backup offers
$914 Closing Credit¹
#CA1035670, Thomas Knapp, Listing Office: RE/MAX Preferred Properties
$22,900 List price
179 E 5th St Galesburg, IL 61401
$272
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,464 sqft
$16 / sqft
House
Property details
About 179 E 5th St
Auction Listing. Great Opportunity to own this single-family home oozing with potential. This home was built in 1905 and features 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, with plenty of living space. ***SPECIAL NOTES: (1) This is a CASH ONLY transaction. (2) Seller to pay Taxes, HOA, and Municipal/Utility Liens. (3) Please read the Auction disclaimers carefully before placing a bid or submitting an offer. ***
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Pending Continue to Show)
(Pending Continue to Show)
Size1,464 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1905
ParkingOther
MLS #QC4257456
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Other
- Architectural Style: One and Half Story
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- List Price: $22,900
- Price/SqFt: $15
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,776
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Other
- Directions: Seminary St west on 5th St to the property
- Year Built: 1905
- Living Area: 1,464 SqFt
- MLS Number: QC4257456
- MLS Name: RMLSA
- Office Name: REALHome Services and Solutions, Inc.
- Listing Agent: Cheryl Rabin
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 04, 2019 | Home Sold | $60,000 |
| Jul 15, 2013 | Home Sold | $54,000 |
| Jan 30, 2008 | Home Sold | $25,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,850 | $1,776 |
| 2022 | $21,410 | $1,460 |
| 2020 | $20,200 | $1,404 |
| 2019 | $18,820 | $1,278 |
| 2018 | $18,820 | $1,273 |
| 2017 | $18,270 | $1,229 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Lombard Middle School
Public District 5-6
1.0 mi
•1220 E Knox St
2
King School
Public District KG-4
1.2 mi
•1018 S Farnham St
5
Steele School
Public District KG-4
1.6 mi
•1480 W Main St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $29,800. Most Galesburg, IL residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
63%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
49%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NHRA Drag Racing
Pro Boxing
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Big Lots
Family Dollar
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Golden Corral
White Castle
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Chevrolet
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Standards
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 179 E 5th St
The listing price of 179 E 5th St property is $22,900.
The property 179 E 5th St is a house located in Galesburg, Illinois, 61401.
Accepting Backup Offers: 179 E 5th St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 179 E 5th St are: Lombard Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), King School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Steele School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Knoxville Jr High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Central Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Williamsfield Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Galesburg High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Knoxville Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Abingdon-Avon High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,776 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 4, 2019 for $60,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 179 E 5th St has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 179 E 5th St is 1,464 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 179 E 5th St is 1905.
This home is located at 179 E 5th St in Galesburg, IL and zip code 61401. This 1,464 square foot home was built in 1905. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 14, 2024 and is currently priced at $22,900.
Over 3 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Galesburg, IL. In the same period over 15 listings were sold below the listed price and 8 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Galesburg, IL decreased by 1% between February and March 2025. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $101,250, while the average time on the real estate market was 32 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.