$89,900

859 Day St Galesburg, IL 61401

$1,068
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,124 sqft
$80 / sqft
House

Property details

About 859 Day St

Welcome to this delightful 1.5-story home featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath situated on an expansive double lot. This home boasts a spacious living room perfect for relaxing and a sizable kitchen equipped with a breakfast bar & a convenient pantry to keep everything organized. A generously-sized bedroom with an impressive walk-in closet and a full bathroom complete the main level. Upstairs, discover two additional bedrooms with potential to be used as a home office, gaming room, or other flex space. Laundry and extra storage are found in the basement. Outdoors, there are a multitude of highlights including the sprawling fenced-in backyard perfect for your four-legged friends, a screened-in back porch waiting for you to enjoy the warm summer evenings, a practical storage shed, and an inviting covered front porch. The enormous 4-car detached garage ensures plenty of room for your vehicles, hobbies, tools, or even making music! Don’t miss your chance to own this property!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Central
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
Size1,124 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1890
ParkingDetached
MLS #CA1036028
Garage4 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 4 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached
  • Exterior: Fenced Yard, Porch, Screened Patio, Shed(s)
  • Architectural Style: One and Half Story
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • List Price: $89,900
  • Price/SqFt: $79
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,807
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Level
  • Directions: N. Henderson St. to W. Third St. to Day St.
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Living Area: 1,124 SqFt
  • MLS Number: CA1036028
  • MLS Name: RMLSA
  • Office Name: Platinum Key Real Estate, LLC
  • Listing Agent: Sara Varner

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859 Day St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 24, 2020
Home Sold
$67,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$25,180$1,807
2022$23,620$1,669
2020$18,670$1,253
2019$18,310$1,227
2018$18,300$1,221
2017$17,770$1,179

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Lombard Middle School

Public District 5-6

0.3 mi

1220 E Knox St

2

King School

Public District KG-4

0.5 mi

1018 S Farnham St

5

Silas Willard Elementary School

Public District KG-4

1.8 mi

460 Fifer St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $37,422. The majority of Galesburg, IL residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most 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?

46%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

46%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

16%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Big LotsBig Lots

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • BuickBuick
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 859 Day St

The listing price of 859 Day St property is $89,900.

The property 859 Day St is a house located in Galesburg, Illinois, 61401.

Active Listing: 859 Day St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 859 Day St are: Lombard Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), King School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Silas Willard Elementary 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 $1,807 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on July 24, 2020 for $67,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 859 Day St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 859 Day St is 1,124 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 859 Day St is 1890.

This home is located at 859 Day St in Galesburg, IL and zip code 61401. This 1,124 square foot home was built in 1890. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $89,900.

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 inventory of homes for sale in Galesburg, IL between February and March 2025 decreased by 1%. 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.

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