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$389,000

Est. $2,629/mo —

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5311 Councill Hill Rd, Galena, IA 61036

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Spacious 6-Bedroom Home located just outside of Galena, Illinois. Discover the space and versatility of this inviting 6-bedroom, 2.5-bath home located at 5311 North Council Hill Road in Galena, Illinois. Situated on almost 2 acres, with plenty of room to spread out, this property offers flexibility for a variety of lifestyles, whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a retreat, an investment property/short term rental or a place to gather with others. The walkout basement provides additional living space and convenient access to the outdoors, offering endless possibilities for a recreation room, home office, guest space, or entertaining area. A heated 2-car garage adds year-round comfort and convenience, providing ample room for vehicles, storage, or hobbies. With six bedrooms and a seventh bonus room, plumbing ready with supplies as well to finish the primary bath to make this home a 3 full bath, multiple living possibilities, and desirable features throughout, this property offers the space, functionality, and potential to make it your own in the beautiful Galena area.

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

1 sq ftLot Size

$132Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Ashley Hoffman • eXp Realty, LLC

Listing updated: Oct 29, 2026 at 06:03pm

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•Source:ECIMLS #156053

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$2,629 per month

Principal and interest$2,123

Property taxes

$360

HOA dues

Home insurance

$146

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0.82 acre lot • 2 garage spots • Built 1994
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3 beds1.5 baths1,602 sq ft
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0.36 acre lot • Built 1872 • Listed 15 days
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$245,900
3 beds2 baths1,662 sq ft
8988 N Badger Rd, East Dubuque, IL 61025
Garage • Built 1995
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 12PM
$565,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,300 sq ft
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Garage • Built 1996 • Listed 3 days
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 1PM
$475,000
4 beds3 baths3,142 sq ft
2 Arcadia Ct, Galena, IL 61036
0.46 acre lot • 2 garage spots • Built 1993

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Galena Elementary and Middle School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

Galena High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

4/10

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Market insights

5311 Councill Hill Rd · $389,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 56 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 4% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $299,381. (23% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

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Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Bedroom fireplace
Basement with other features

Bedrooms
4 bedrooms on the main level

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom
2 bathrooms on the main level

Kitchen
Refrigerator, range, dishwasher, microwave

Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry on the lower level

Heating & cooling
Electric and other heating
Wall and window unit cooling

Sale and tax history for 5311 Councill Hill Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

ECIMLS #156053

Oct 29, 2026

Listed

$389,000

$132/sq ft

NWIAR #116834

Jan 27, 2017

Sold

$139,000

$47/sq ft

Sep 22, 2015

Listed

$149,900

$51/sq ft

Screened by Nature. .. Country Living at its best! Home is located just a couple miles outside of Galena on 1.81+/- acres with a sprawling yard. Plenty of room for gardens and many established perennials. Home may be suitable for transitional living. This hideaway touts a spacious open floor plan with a private, covered deck that wraps from front porch to rear of home so you can watch nature at its finest. Kitchen, dining & living rooms feature many windows to allow natural lighting. The "den" could easily be made into a main level bedroom. Upstairs bath has jetted tub. Mitsubishi heat and air units are a very cost effective means of temperature control. There is currently a freestanding cast iron stove on the main level but currently not in use. Wood burning stove in a 2+ car garage. Start of driveway is a recorded easement.

ECIMLS #128918

Jan 27, 2017

Sold

$139,000

$47/sq ft

Sep 22, 2015

Listed

$149,900

$51/sq ft

+20

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Last updated by owner on Apr 10, 2023.

Climate risks

10/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Galena, IA • 61036

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Sun exposure

87/ 100

Very good sunlight

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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 5311 Councill Hill Rd

$386,416

$2,584 under list price of $389K

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larger lot
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10 years newer
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$390,000 Last sold price
4 beds3.5 baths2,215 sq ft
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larger lot
15 years newer
SOLD APR 23, 2026
$265,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths2,308 sq ft
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Rental earnings

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