236 S Hickory St, Galena, IL, 61036
About This Home
Nestled in an established neighborhood, this charming miner's cottage offers comfort, character, and exciting possibilities. The home features one bedroom and one full bathroom, making it an ideal choice for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. The lower level provides flexible space that can easily be transformed into a spacious living room, additional bedroom, home office, or recreation area. A walk-out leads directly to a large backyard, perfect for gardening, entertaining, pets, or future outdoor projects. A generous storage shed offers plenty of room for tools, hobbies, or workshop space. Convenient front parking adds to the home's practicality. Whether you're looking to move right in, renovate, or create your dream space, this property offers endless opportunities in a peaceful setting. Don't miss your chance to own this unique home with room to grow and make it your own.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1838
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick/Stone
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: None,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Basement Entrance,Full,Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Features
- Book Cases Built In,Solid Surface Counters
- Finished area below ground: 412
- Finished area above ground: 412
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 824
- Total interior livable area: 824 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 199.5
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 161
Master Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 120
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2210129600
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panorama
Lot
- Lot size: 4,791 sqft
- Features: County Taxes,City/Town
Parking
- Parking features: None
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Heat Wave
- Ice Storm
- Landslide
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Illinois Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $556 | $6,672 |
| Home Insurance * | $83 | $996 |
| Property Taxes | $136 | $1,632 |
| Electricity | $130 | $1,569 |
| Total | $905 | $10,860 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Illinois FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | Listed for sale | $110,000 |
| 2026-01-03 | Listing removed | $99,000 |
| 2025-10-22 | Listed for sale | $99,000 |
| 2025-09-05 | Pending sale | $99,000 |
| 2025-08-14 | Price change | $99,000 |
| 2025-07-18 | Listed for sale | $105,000 |
| 2025-05-22 | Pending sale | $105,000 |
| 2025-05-08 | Listed for sale | $105,000 |
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