2407 W Galena Avenue,Freeport, IL 61032
Freeport, IL 61032
Description
GATED LUXURY ESTATE ON ALMOST 15 ACRES. You'll truly feel like you're living in a movie on this magnificent estate! Originally designed in 1924 for William Rawleigh, this historically significant masterpiece features the main house with 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths plus a carriage house with 2 additional bedrooms, kitchen, living room and sunporch. Five additional buildings on the property include a an indoor saltwater pool house with 9' deep pool, air-conditioned gym facility with separate kitchen and bath, screened gazebo fit for a crowd, full size basketball and recreation court, large stone firepit area, and a 40x100 commercial grade steel storage building large enough to house multiple cars, boats, lawn and snow equipment. The main residence has been fully restored between the years 2000-2026 with meticulous attention to preserving the historic craftmanship and architectural integrity of the original features such as oak woodwork throughout, leaded glass windows, beamed ceilings, glass doorknobs, built-ins, etc. This restoration was guided by historical 1926 photographs from Freeport Art Museum. A new roof was installed in 2026 along with complete exterior painting of the main residence. The entire property also has all the modern conveniences of a large laundry room (2 sets of washers/ dryers and dog washing station), integrated smart-home and audio system throughout the entire estate, Modern HVAC systems, central air, skylights, enormous kitchen with soapstone counters, fireplace, beamed ceilings, large island and coffee bar. Literally every bedroom/ bathroom has been updated within the main residence. Two 3- car garages plus workshop and additional vehicle storage in the 40x100 steel storage facility on-site. *This property would also make an incredible wedding venue as it was purposefully designed with large scale entertaining in mind. (Zoning would need approval.) On-site parking in greenspace, carriage house/ main house provide guest accommodations for 15-20 people, pool, gym, sports court, etc. SELLERS ARE OFFERING HOME WARRANTY TO BUYER.
Details
| MLS # | 12677496 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1924 |
| Days On Site | 66 |
| Listing Provided By | Keller Williams Realty Signature | Kristine Geddes |
Features
| Bed(s) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 6 Total |
| SQ Feet | 6,507 |
| Garage | 6 |
| Basement | Y |
| Pool | Yes |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 14.52 |
Interior
| Rooms Total | 12 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Natural Gas, Radiant Floor |
| Interior Features | Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Special Millwork, Health Facilities, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Workshop |
| Appliances | Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood, Water Softener Owned, Gas Cooktop |
| Fireplaces Total | 2 |
| Fireplace Features | Gas Log |
| Laundry Features | Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Laundry Closet, Sink |
| Window Features | Skylight(s), Drapes |
Exterior
| Construction Materials | Stone, Plaster |
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Parking
| Parking Features | Yes, Detached, Garage |
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| Garage Spaces | 6 |
Utilities
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
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Taxes
| Tax Year | 2024 |
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| Tax Annual Amount | 22243 |
Area Information
| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Stephenson |
| City | Freeport |
| Zip Code | 61032 |
| Area | Freeport |
| Listing VS Median (in 61032) | |
Price: $1,999,000 low | high Med: $189,000 sqft: 6,507 low | high Med: 1,421 $ / sqft: $307 low | high Med: $133 On site: 66 low | high Med: 30 | |
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| State | IL |
|---|---|
| County | Stephenson |
| City | Freeport |
| Zip Code | 61032 |
| Area | Freeport |
| Listing VS Median (in 61032) | |
Price: $1,999,000 low | high Med: $189,000 sqft: 6,507 low | high Med: 1,421 $ / sqft: $307 low | high Med: $133 On site: 66 low | high Med: 30 | |
