314 Gear Street

This is a two story, three bedroom, 1-1/2 bath single family residence located in the historic district of Galena. Recent renovations include an updated kitchen, bathrooms, recently installed boiler system, hardwood floors in the kitchen, half bath, and living room, carpeted stairway, and carpeted three bedrooms on the second floor. The home includes a laundry room on the first floor with washer and dryer hookups. It is internet and cable ready, comes partly furnished, and is move in ready. The home sits on a quiet residential street, a few minutes' walk to downtown Galena, restaurants, the Galena public library, canoeing facilities on the Galena River, and is a short drive to shopping, schools, art galleries, and entertainment. The residence includes a one-car garage and private driveway accessed directly from Gear Street. The substantial lot includes easy level street access and a back hill privacy, quiet, and lovely natural setting. The house was built by Galena Alderman Zephaniah Bell in 1847 and boasts an historic plaque in front of the home from the Galena Living History Alliance. This home sits in an ideal central, yet quiet, location and is perfect as a permanent residence or second home in a vibrant, historic town.